How To BE HAPPY, STAY POSITIVE & Live An AWESOME LIFE | Neil Pasricha x Rich Roll Podcast

[@lostcause6100]

I took early retirement and have never regretted it. I live happily on a low income. I count my blessings. I live in a beautiful place. The beach is a 40 minute walk away though beautiful woods. I get up at dawn and walk around my local park for 40 minutes every day. I am an introvert happily living alone. I have three important close friendships and regularly talk on Whatsapp and very occasionally go out for coffee. I have a friend who visits me every weekend morning and brings coffee and pastries. The rest of the time I read on my kindle and do creative writing. I am waiting for the artist bots to improve so that I can turn my writing into a graphic novel. I eat a simple largely vegan diet. As time goes by I find I need less and less material stuff. I am spiritual and meditate - I am not afraid of death. I suppose I am lucky to have such a vivid imagination and I really enjoy my own company. I donate to charity rather than volunteer as I am not a people person. According to the experts I am doing everything wrong because I am not very social. But I am happy.

[@NeilPasricha1]

You're not doing everything wrong! Sounds pretty right to me. A really wonderful life and lifestyle. Thanks for sharing. What helped you overcome the fear of death -- or what nudged you towards saying "I'm not afraid of death." Thanks for sharing.

[@lostcause6100]

@@NeilPasricha1 I was raised Catholic and have always believed in life after death. I have always been fascinated by the spirit world. I am no longer Catholic - I left as a teenager when the pope condemned birth control. I have often visited psychics and although some are definitely charlatans others definitely are not. And so I have had pretty convincing evidence that we all survive our physical deaths. I have also had one very impressive spiritual experience when attending a meditation circle and channelling session. What has really made the difference has been meditation. The moment I enter the meditative state I am flooded with a feeling of perfect peace, love and joy and know that nothing down here really matters because it is all a temporary learning experience and that I am greatly loved unconditionally.

[@joansloyer5245]

Sounds divine to me. YOU DO YOU ❤

[@NeilPasricha1]

@@lostcause6100 Wow, appreciate you sharing. Thank you, lostcause

[@dreambuilder2756]

I was a teacher before forced retirement since education is ageist. I missed many of my kid’s activities because I couldn’t get time off. Classes during the summer and grading papers or prepping took my “free” time. Teaching is not just class time. Teachers are the hardest working under paid and under appreciated professionals. Yet without them, CEOs and professionals wouldn’t be able to do their jobs.

[@NeilPasricha1]

Totally agree. When my dad was deciding to become a teacher or a doctor (rural India, 1950s) he says teachers and doctors got paid the same -- the culture valuing education and health somewhat equally? My wife Leslie is an inner city elementary school teacher in the Toronto district school board. "Hardest working professional" -- for sure. Thanks, dreambuilder.

[@scoobner1]

Yeah - HUGE cajones comparing teaching salaries and level of engagement to top paying professions.

[@lisahinkofer2085]

Yes. You are so right. I’m a retired teacher and yes your correct

[@NeilPasricha1]

@@scoobner1 To be fair, I wasn't comparing salaries -- just distilled "dollars per hour." In the book the model is colored in with a lot more context than this chat. Doesn't mean you'll agree, of course! Just saying this was the soundbitey version, that's all.

[@joansloyer5245]

So true!!!! Very under appreciated by many. I appreciate you and all your efforts to make the world a better place!

[@anag.lopezrexach7989]

Its so cool of Neil to reply to almost every comment with such grace and kindness.

[@NeilPasricha1]

LOL I’m trying. Also trying to respond to all the comments on his IG, his FB, the emails coming in, etc, etc. I think I’ve just been around the block long enough to know when special moments hit ... feels like this is one of them so just trying to be here for it

[@kathleenkulp240]

I LOVED this interview. What an overwhelming wealth of ideas and suggestions! What a fascinating guest. Really enjoyed how much YOU enjoyed interviewing him…. your conversation together was delightful. Thanks for this!

[@NeilPasricha1]

Rich made it easy, Kathleen! Anything jump out for you -- good or bad?

[@kathleenkulp240]

@@NeilPasricha1 , what jumped out was actually finding you! I immediately went to your channel, subscribed, and began binging… it is like discovering a stream of fresh water in the desert! I just can’t believe this escaped my radar for so long. Reading has been my favorite pastime since I learned to read at 3. Your positive approach is exactly what I need in my life, and your openness and candor about your journey really resonated… as person to person. So important, especially today. Thank you for doing the interview, and for 3 Books.

[@NeilPasricha1]

@@kathleenkulp240 Aw Kathleen, you're so sweet ... tears reading your comment! So glad our kindred paths entwined...

[@downtoearth3183]

thank you for this podcast. it has really changed my life, as a 20 yr old college student. thank you for the section about young people, rich, I really needed those questions to be asked and you asked. I needed it. overall, such an inspiring and uplifting podcast that made me feel hopeful and optimistic (something that is rare for me). absolutely loved this.

[@NeilPasricha1]

Wish I had Rich's advice in my 20s! Thanks for the inspiring and uplifting comment!

[@sandrawilson4647]

I'm five minutes into this session and I'm already so grateful for this conversation!!!! Right on time!! Rich Roll you and your cohorts are such a blessing to all who have the courage and privilege to be a part of. The content you intentionally and dare I say, lovingly produce and provide is invaluable to me 👍😁🙌 thanks a million happy thanks 🙏

[@SynapticOv]

Oh I am excited!

[@NeilPasricha1]

Agree, Sandra. Rich is the best in the biz! "Lovingly produce" is so true.

[@lydiasharp6070]

What a moment! What a precious, inspiring, special moment in this day…thanks sooooo very much guys.

[@NeilPasricha1]

Hey, thanks Lydia! Anything jump out for you -- good or bad?

[@noornoornoor23]

Have just heard the first 10 minutes but just wanted to come here and say that, wow. My mother's side of the family was from Taran Tarn too. Mom's mom being born there in the 1920's. So weird yet heart-warming to hear 'Taran Tarn' , a small village in Punjab, India, on the Rich Roll Podcast. Also father's side of the family was from areas that are now in Pakistan and they lost all their wealth too due to having to migrate to main India during partition. My Mom Dad have worked hard though and have managed to help my brother move to Oshawa, Toronto. Its amazing how experiences of our ancestors continue to in some or the other way influence lives of future generations. Some of the similarities between Neil and my background make me all the more excited to listen to this! Thanks for sharing!

[@NeilPasricha1]

Wow! Uncanny. Tarn Taran to Oshawa? What a small world!

[@_mukuneveg6778]

Neil and Jonathan Fields' Podcasts with Rich Roll are my top two podcasts of all time

[@gregmeissner9960]

I am a public school biology teacher and I COMPLETELY AGREE with his point on teacher’s hours vs pay. I have always said this, and always used my time to cultivate a happier life.

[@NeilPasricha1]

Yeah, as Rich said, "it's about values" -- so many memories for my sister and I growing up were in those after-school and summer zones when my dad was really around for us in ways that, even then, I could see were rare and special. Can't always put a price on time.

[@unshapedadrian]

This was excellent, Neil's positivity is so infectious and that really came across

[@NeilPasricha1]

Rich got me excited

[@carolateah1766]

I really enjoyed this podcast because it speaks a practical minute to minute - day to day - year to year philosophy of living that an average person can do that speaks to the modern day distractions most of us have that can eat away at our quality of life time. Thank you!

[@NeilPasricha1]

Thank you carolateah! Appreciate that feedback. Feel free to share anything that jumped out for you - good or bad - anytime.

[@albertasu.2427]

Rich, I am not sure if you or your team are reading these, but while listening to this podcast, when you were speaking about how inportant it is to you to you choose who to interview an idea came up... so I will dare to suggest. Have you considered interviewing Keanu Reaves? This man has an aura... so learning more about his philosophy towards life in a deep and meaningful way as you can do it would be awesome. In any case... big fan of the show. Thank you for doing this... and thanks to you Neil too for your sharing and openness. Took away quite a few things 🙏 and looking forward to read the "happiness equation".

[@NeilPasricha1]

Keanu and Rich would be epic! Thanks for the comment, Albert

[@WatchME_DIY]

Dec.2023 and I came back to listen to this for the second time. Need to go grab a fiction book. I wish I had adventured in my 20’s and take on more work experiences.

[@rasaron1]

So grateful for such an open and engaging conversation of experiences and ideas. Neil, what a great role model your life provides. Thank you both!

[@storefrontlivingatvinewood1941]

Neil and Rich, it is so interesting to me, and makes me happy(!), That your generation of people are recognizing that things such as phone cell addiction vs reading books is a problem, and that reading is healthy and needs to be promoted. Kids don't know this because their parents are young have also been steeped in technology, specifically social media. This is so sad and worrisome. Thank you for expressing these thoughts. You are the folks with a platform and voice..... Please spread this message further.

[@NeilPasricha1]

Absolutely, storefrontliving. I loved Rich's metaphor on dead-tree halluncinating. Reading is the most AI AI we have!

[@sandrawilson4647]

I love this whole thing 😂❤

[@plantificationpodcast]

It's awesome to see people talking about happiness as I have been since starting my journey in recovery. It coincided with starting my business and finding the right mentors. Happiness is my business and life CoreValue #1 and I run every decision through that core value. 🤙🏽🌱😉

[@nangle9184]

Rich and Neil, this is a masterpiece! This episode is on the circuit for repeat tomorrow! So many GEMS! From the notion of freedom through systems to reading real books. LOVE! What an authentic discussion- you fed each other. Thank you! Felt like I was privy to your post dinner chat.

[@NeilPasricha1]

Aw felt to same from this side too. So grateful you found a few things resonate...

[@lostcause6100]

You can be sad and lonely and live to a ripe old age. My mother died age 96. She lived with my sister and was well cared for but my sister said she was very lonely. A naturally shy introvert she did not make friends easily. We both agreed recently that she would have been better off without her final decade as it was a litany of physical deterioration. I think it is better to focus on quality rather than quantity. A long life is not necessarily a good one.

[@NeilPasricha1]

Totally fair. Healthspan not lifespan. Sorry to hear about your mom's tough final years.

[@lostcause6100]

@@NeilPasricha1 Yes they were sad because gradually she could no longer do the things she enjoyed. She became deaf and even with a hearing aid could no longer listen to the radio or join in conversations. She could still watch TV and read the subtitles but then her eyesight became really quite poor and she could no longer do that or read - she had been a voracious reader - and even reading aloud to her became difficult because she was deaf. She had loved sewing and knitting and was very good at them but arthritis in her hands made that impossible. She used to love going for long walks but grew increasingly frail and eventually suffered from mild incontinence so long walks were no longer possible. She was greatly loved and knew it but felt 'surplus to requirements' as she put it having been raised by nuns to always be busy and make herself useful.

[@pippastar1606]

Really loved this. Insightful and affirming. Thank you.

[@NeilPasricha1]

Thank you Pippa, and thanks Rich. A gift to speak across time and space!

[@Zinerun]

I’ve been a 3 books listener for a few years now, and now I finally put a face to the voice.

[@melodeelucido1446]

Very beautiful discussion. Thank you for the comments on elders. I am 71 yrs and wish there was more respect for elder people. Very touching. Good comments on retirement. I tried it and was so bored! I'm creating new adventures for myself now 🙂

[@NeilPasricha1]

Love this Melodee ... thanks for the positive reflection. Enjoy the new adventures!

[@SaniaPAssaf]

It is clear to me that none of us has the answers. The answer for themselves yes. I believe that our individual soul tells us everything we need to know. So cultivating that relationship and minimizing senseless distractions is key for me. I don’t need a guru. I am inherently designed to know and feel all that I need to. With that said. Interesting conversation nourishes my soul.

[@NeilPasricha1]

Love how tuned in you are to yourself, salsagirl!

[@SaniaPAssaf]

@@NeilPasricha1 thank you. I have my blindside but I do believe every individual soul has the answers they need. It's my job to ask good questions. Thank you for engaging me in conversation. FYI..., the youtube channel you reference was practice. The new one is going to serve many. Blessings.

[@JesseLuna805]

I appreciate the conversation on learning to practice happiness as I’m sure there is a lot of post-COVID malaise/depression going on. I do want to say that the part about “retirement = death” must be a very Walmart concept. It’s more like a “work til you die” model of living that only the top 10% of the population can escape.

[@TheHellnfire]

THOROUGHLY ENJOYED THIS!! was absolutely terrific to have a guest on you didn't have to prompt into conversation! Shared this with everyone I know 💓 *Watches again*

[@sandrawilson4647]

Life is stories...🙏

[@NeilPasricha1]

Tis! Anything jump out for you Sandra?

[@rochellewaldenberg331]

lost all the reading ability when Covid started. Still not reading, but I am still buying books. no enthusiasm , purpose, and thank God, doing service.!

[@karenmorwood9756]

Round 2 now great conversation and so much useful information thank you

[@NeilPasricha1]

Thanks for listening Karen! Feel free to share anything that jumped out for you -- good or bad

[@Pamzoo]

I really love Neil’s energy. I feel grateful to have come up when we rode bikes, climbed trees, built forts, played frisbee, shared books. I’m sure what will come of us if we keep spoon feeding ourself TV, gaming and social. 🫠

[@sevasweets7856]

Great interview. Thank you both!

[@Sons_Brad_Dalton]

Thank you fellas

[@NeilPasricha1]

Thanks Brad!

[@petebarber6778]

I have followed you weekly for 3yrs.

[@SaniaPAssaf]

RR thank you for your authenticity.

[@SuzanaLascu]

I loved this Thank you so much for the clarity and ideas!! Your conversation put plenty of personally scattered priorities into perspective.

[@NeilPasricha1]

Glad you enjoyed it, Suzana!

[@emmaslyons]

Great discussion. Thank you ❤

[@NeilPasricha1]

Thank you. I think Rich is the best interviewer on the planet. Three hours flew by. Appreciate you sharing space.

[@wendysusanlovejoy3983]

When I was 43, I assumed I would work until the last year of my life. Physically, at 58, I could no longer work. I now live in a senior community and am learning to live with my diminishing physical abilities.

[@martihunnewell7200]

Thank you for acknowledging that retirement (or not) comes from a position of privilege. Many of us have bosses or careers that demand more than that 1/3 of the hours of a work week. Also, there is the unpaid labor also born by less privilege. But it does give me hope that there is a better and more exciting future than dropping dead at work.

[@tracydillon2895]

Great episode! Wonderful conversation! Thank you!

[@NeilPasricha1]

Aw, thanks Tracy. Rich is the 'conversation matters conversation master.'

[@reshigasri4994]

Ive never seen someone explain in such detail the How behind their journey! I sincerely appreciate the look behind the curtain/explanation because its just so rare 🎉

[@NeilPasricha1]

Rich was ping-pong-balling the questions at me, Reshi! I tried to slip out for the force was too strong! LOL. Anything jump out for you -- good or bad?

[@risika]

Had to reply from my other youtube account - but I love how you went into detail of how you got your first jobs, then Harvard acceptance, the advice you were given from Mkinsey, how you got to meet with him, the Walmart job. You gave clear steps between each and even how it all worked financially. I loveeeed that because those r the things most people leave out even on shows like, how I built this and I think it’s the most pertinent information.

[@NeilPasricha1]

@@risika Ah! That! Yeah, I forgot Rich squeezed all that out ... I'm sure I forgot a few more of the accidents along the way but for sure -- sharing what I can. Will never forget that McKinsey dinner. Back to work at two in the morning! Also don't think I shared *how* I got the Walmart job. Or any of the interviews I did after that lunch with the Dean. Cold-calling. All of them. "Go to the library" he said. It was good advice. Practice a 15-second line -- to get a person in HR or recruiting who'll listen to a 30-60-second line -- to get to a person who may be willing to have a 5-minute chat. Lots of strikeouts! But the more swings you take...

[@bankaihadouken1180]

Being happy is dangerous, Being Sad is equally as bad, Best to stay centered dont get caught up on the positive or the negative 🧘🏾‍♂️🙏🏽

[@drdeniseallen]

Ooh Rich; i feel a need to share my world view in response to the comment about teacher hours. I work both health care and education. Far many more hour per day and during the summer as a teacher than a healthcare provider.

[@gregmeissner9960]

Oh, a fellow birder, no wonder you’re happy!

[@NeilPasricha1]

Only fourth year, Greg! Pandemic birder, for sure. Most recent lifer was a Gray-Cheeked Thrush. Enjoy the migration and good birding!

[@boulderingace7952]

Yes been waiting for this 😊

[@NeilPasricha1]

Me too! Excited to hear what jumps out -- good or bad.

[@lostcause6100]

Empathy is more important than anything. English Literature was always my best subject. Now retired I spend endless happy hours in creative writing. The workplace would be a joy if only managers had more empathy - more often it is a place of misery.

[@NeilPasricha1]

Totally. Such a missing metric. And there really is no Empathy 101. It's strange to me that most managers have a bookshelf in their office of ENTIRELY NON-FICTION BOOKS. We're missing the mark there culturally, for sure. So much work happening on diversity and inclusion right now ... and yet almost nothing gives a different perspective more than reading a great piece of fiction. I partly started my podcast to be a perma-cajoling force on this in my own life. What's the last great book you read, lostcause?

[@heidikamrath1951]

Your name is certainly a misnomer! It sounds like you’ve got your cause nailed down; it isn’t lost. 😊

[@lostcause6100]

@@NeilPasricha1 I loved The Time Traveller's Wife which moved me to tears and was such a brilliant concept. I do not read much fiction when I am writing because I find my writing becomes affected by the style of the book I am reading so I go through writing phases and reading phases.

[@lostcause6100]

@@heidikamrath1951 Thank you I adopted it years ago when getting entangled in the comments section of an online magazine when I realised I was not going to be able to convince anyone of my opinions because I was in an echo chamber!

[@NeilPasricha1]

@@lostcause6100 That's one of my wife's favorite books!

[@luzaguirre2830]

The crux of his methods Seems to be applying business strategies to the business of happiness, balance & everyday life..similarly i have core values that i live by like i know all companies have, this takes it to the next level..love it!!

[@NeilPasricha1]

I hadn't thought of it like that before! Sounds so obvious now that you say it ...

[@megyoung7947]

.Your shared communication is simply delicious! Keep it up...I just subscribed.

[@smoothsack2624]

I have news for you guys. This “happiness” narrative IS the problem. Once you embrace all emotions without judgement, you are truly free.

[@NeilPasricha1]

Love this. Can you expand?

[@smoothsack2624]

@@NeilPasricha1 Artificially prioritizing specific emotions is to deny the human experience.

[@TheZGALa]

Beautiful conversation! Thank you both.

[@NeilPasricha1]

Thanks for listening, Gabrielle ... anything jump out for you - good or bad?

[@TheZGALa]

@@NeilPasricha1 I wrote down your suggested prompts and tried them out this morning with good results. :) I modified them slightly to "I let go of..." "I appreciate..." and "Today, I will focus on..." ...I have been doing a daily practice more focused on letting go of fears and resentments (with gratitude and appreciation sprinkled in) for more than a year, and appreciate the prompts to help me shift to a more positive start. Many of the tools you shared resonate for me, and seem like 'tightened up' versions of conclusions i have come to. I especially appreciate the way you offer logical argument for choosing joy. I moderate a small fb groupaimed at cultivating joy, and I get a fair amount of 'push back' for being positive, but find I feel like I 'get swallowed by darkness' if I don't focus on the light. I also LOVE your life story, and shared this with my son, hoping he might glean some encouragement to stay a happy course.

[@NeilPasricha1]

@@TheZGALa "Swallowed by darkness if I don't focus on the light" ... well put and totally agree. Thanks for sharing what resonated Gabrielle

[@78cheerio]

I could think of100 things for the bottom line test….but….a hamburger? 😀It worked however. Neil is brilliant.

[@rizzomatt]

Fantastic Rich!

[@NeilPasricha1]

World's best interviewer!

[@hugomarquez3189]

Love that jacket, where did he buy it?

[@umeshchhikara]

I believe the narrative on "social aspect" as a source of happiness needs amendment of sorts, as it varies from person to person. Drawing from my personal experience, observations and studying of gurus works, and other knowledgeable individuals, including yourself (I doubt you are social? Are you?), it becomes evident that as and when, one begins to grasp the true meaning of happiness, they tend to drift away from social life. They may have only a few close friends, rarely engage in social activities, and find little value in laughter at parties. Interestingly, this transformation occurs naturally. At least in my case! Consequently, the overarching message is to seek happiness from within, and although it may sound philosophical, it is an undeniable truth. The external world may or may not be genuine, but its relevance to our happiness is in fact negligible. Those who feel intimitated by their social circles are not the same people at home. While it is indeed wonderful to have good people around us, their presence does not appear to be a necessity. Otherwise, why would we tend to become more solitary as we grow wiser? Why do we shift our perspective to see others through their own lens instead of our own? Paradoxically, the understanding of happiness often emerges from detaching oneself from societal expectations and norms. Sorry to bore you...I get such thoughts on my birthday :) www.umeshchhikara.com is me

[@NeilPasricha1]

Not boring at all! Loved reading your thoughts. Interesting. Hmm. I am pretty social. And I hear and nod at a lot of what you said ... but I'm not sure I agree with this phrase: "more solitary as we grow wiser" .... is that true? Maybe. I don't know! I plan / hope to have lots of friends / family / social around me as I age. Then, I guess, if it is true, there are somewhat obvious reasons ... the challenges of losing parents, siblings, friends, etc. My wife's grandparents are 91 now and her grandmother recently said -- half-joking but not really -- "All our friends are dying!" Buuuuuut I also think everyone's own experience is 100% valid etc etc. So, you know, for me, for you, for others, I think the "take what works, ignore what doesn't" definitely applies here. Again, appreciate the thoughtful comment!

[@umeshchhikara]

@@NeilPasricha1 thanks Neil....appreciate your thoughts. May god give you more and more strength to make our world a happier place.

[@patriciaharding]

Gotta say something abut the "40-hour-pr week with summers off" that teachers get. After having taught in a public school setting for 20 years, I never met a teacher who could complete all of the administrative tasks PLUS teach in 40 hours a week. (I used to put in 50-60 hours a week, except when there was a block of standardized testing coming up, but let's not go there.) Nor have I met a public school teacher that didn't have to go to mandatory summer trainings to stay certified. Many of us also taught summer school in order to make enough money to have a decent life style. This is not hate mail. It's a reality check. No actual teacher would identify with that cushy job description.

[@clarence.lopez-hutchinson]

How about reading nonfiction books vs fiction books? Neil says reading fiction books but I hardly read and found a non fiction book by Dr. Peter Attia which I am so into. 😊

[@NeilPasricha1]

Yeah, a lot of the research on reading fiction is about the fact that you're immersing in another world, another gender, another religion, another time in history, etc. Maybe this happens with some non-fiction? Biography? A really transporting memoir? But the "seven laws of whatever" style of non-fiction likely doesn't hit this... no offense to Peter Attia! (whose book I also bought and am enjoying..)

[@mindiwilhelm4322]

Great Podcast!😊

[@NeilPasricha1]

Thanks for listening, Mindi! Anything jump out for you -- good or bad?

[@mindiwilhelm4322]

@@NeilPasricha1 I took four pages of notes. The condensed version: 2x2 Time vs. Importance matrix, two questions for career decisions, e,c,u from reading fiction from real books, four S's instead of traditional retirement, the rock clock, the monthly dashboard system, and the three books podcast. Two favorite quotes: "Tools enable but do not force outcomes or trajectories," and "Systems can light up the brains of people who have an unhealthy relationship with control." Quotes may be from Rich, but altogether it was totally worth the time. Thank you.

[@NeilPasricha1]

@@mindiwilhelm4322 Wow, I love this Mindi! So helpful to see what resonated and jumped out. And those two quotes from Rich jumped out to me, too. Thanks again for sharing.

[@TheLegendaryKuru]

Rich, where do you get your t-shirts? That raw edge look is so cool, and I have struggled to find anything like that. Much love

[@NeilPasricha1]

Don't know but I *think* maybe I've seen him in an All Saints shirt or two before? They have some raw-edged T-shirts. Thin. Expensive. High quailty. Worth checking out?

[@TheLegendaryKuru]

@@NeilPasricha1 Thank you! And thank you for the wisdom bombs you dropped in this Pod. So appreciated

[@Nucommunication]

Good conversation, however, the reality for lots of Americans at this time is survival, putting food in the table when eggs are $8.69/dozen. Let’s talk about Real life as it is in 2023! Social Community, can you still take a class in a College classroom as before or the majority of courses are online. Life is way more complex now than just your guest 3 or 4 S’s .

[@NeilPasricha1]

Amen, absolutely, totally agree -- "survival, putting food on the table" are massive issues for many. My models are definitely oversimplified and I offer them as guiding forces -- little paths, little lights -- versus any kind of step-by-step through individual realities. I am blind to much. For sure. Take what works. Chuck what doesn't. Sending you energy for your journey.

[@MrSailor7x]

What were the 3 S's?

[@NeilPasricha1]

3 S's of Success? Sales (commercial love!), Social (critical love!), Self (self love!) ... In The Happiness Equation I argue that it's impossible to have all 3 at once so when beginning a new project you should aim for the one you want. I think with Rich I'd shared that my podcast (3 Books) is around Self success ... so I don't put ads / sponsors etc on it... whereas other things I do or have done (i.e., books) I've aimed for Sales success... etc.

[@yeager1888]

Christian hair metal is the wave

[@petebarber6778]

is this just a write a book and.....get on rich roll?

[@wetplutonium9787]

i detected a strong virgo signature, possibly some leo...looked up his birthdate ...If sept 17 1979 wiki is correct i nailed it! Lol, great conversation. thanks for the insights 👌

[@NeilPasricha1]

Oh, fascinating! Tell me more ... curious to learn ... and yes that's my bday!

[@camilajuquer8961]

Has anyone rewond the video to find out what was that weird noise? 😅

[@NeilPasricha1]

No, but might just be my voice! LOL

[@mrs.liztomasi4120]

He’s such a Virgo 😂😂😂😂😂

[@NeilPasricha1]

LOL. Totally.

[@alanchee6863]

There has never been a case where we saw Rich flaying himself and rolling and roiling as if ants were crawling all over his body while opening a conversation with a guest. At the climax of this disturbing display, he even called himself a douchebag. I exploded with clarity over this weird behavior. I believe because it has something to do with me coming from a former British colony with 11% Indians, 26% Chinese, and 63% locals. This kinda mirrorred Kenya, where Neil's family resided. However, I'll need quite a bit of space to elaborate.

[@NeilPasricha1]

It's KZbin. There's space!

[@Redford444]

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[@evanlouis8853]

I guess I’m kind of an ignorant hard ass. Maybe I’m not? After having become vegan in my early 60s, and thoroughly embarrassed about not having that Epiphany previously in my life, I cannot help but wonder why people who proclaim themselves to be teachers, gurus, influencers, instructors of life …That have not had that most important of Epiphany‘s before they began promoting themselves as such. The story of his father and the two hamburgers just makes me think that his father and his mother were completely clueless on a certain level…as I was before my 60s. I’ve googled whether or not this gentleman is a vegan himself and I cannot find that information. I just have a hard time taking advice from somebody about living my life who has not had that Epiphany, how important it is to treat animals humanely, and to care about the planet. Perhaps I am throwing the baby out with the bathwater?

[@NeilPasricha1]

Totally fair, Evan. I don't proclaim myself to be a guru. I'm simply trying to live a life of purpose and intention -- and I just do so publicly in an attempt to constantly learn and share. I'm not vegan. I eat meat. I eat vegetarian often and my current practice is to go "meat free" each day until the seal is broken. So, pretty intentional anyway. The seal usually gets broken midday or end of day sometimes and I make it through a full day veg like 1-3 days a week maybe? Anyway, that's just where I am -- since you asked. Sorry to hear you're feeling embarrassed about your "pre-Epiphany" life... go easy on yourself! We're all just moving our own, going our own way, doing our best. You and me both! Thanks for listening.

[@evanlouis8853]

I appreciate you getting back to me and your honesty. But I am even more perplexed how someone of your intelligence and compassion cannot see the hypocrisy in your words. No one is asking anyone to stand on a soapbox and proselytize veganism. But if Someone with a public persona, such as yourself, simply mentions it in such an interview as you had with Rich roll, that brings a whole new aura of compassion, understanding and caring to your being and your message and affects people in a very positive fashion You say you are not a guru, but you are trying to help people to live their life in a certain fashion. That’s what gurus do, or teachers or influencers, etc.. The information is out there especially to someone as in touch as you are. I hope you have that Epiphany soon and that you join the throngs of voices to promote humane treatment of animals, humane treatment of yourself, and a love of the planet and the environment that we are going to leave our children and grandchildren. Being a father of a young child, as you are, and knowing the consequences of animal production on global warming, you more than anyone else should be concerned, and promoting a vegan lifestyle, for the sake of your children and your grandchildren The best of luck to you.

[@saimababar2530]

​@@evanlouis8853 and you are a preacher !

[@evanlouis8853]

And I am proud to be one. Because I give a damn.

[@shannonoldberg9731]

Love your podcasts... but not drinking the Koolaid on this one Rich! Guidance on Happiness? He sounds like a frantic used car salesman, throwing out random studies right and left to sound like an expert....I wonder if his family is "happy " with his 25 percent parenting, dash board charts, strict schedules and quarterly meetings??? please.....

[@NeilPasricha1]

Aw, I'm sorry Shannon. "Frantic used care salesman." LOL. I know my energy can be off-putting to some. Story of my life! Never had a coffee or tea, if you can believe it. ("You wouldn't want to see Neil on caffeine," my friends used to say in college.) Good call on too many studies. I think I was nervous -- sometimes I reach for "proof points" when that happens. Whipping them out like ninja stars. As for me and Leslie, we're actually happy. We have four little boys. For the past 9 years since the first was born our system has been: I do mornings solo (630-830), she does days (baby at home, now on call for school, etc), she does afternoons solo (3-5), and then we do evenings together. We don't have any nanny / babysitter. It works for us. Everyone is different, of course. Part of it, I think, is that the 10-rock visualization I talked about enables me / us to lean into the "kid decade" -- the one rock where they are very young, etc. Of course, these things may change -- which is why being intentional about a quarterly marriage check-in helps. Again, with the big caveat: for us. As always, for anyone, take what works, chuck what doesn't! Appreciate you taking the time to drop a note.

[@shannonoldberg9731]

@@NeilPasricha1 Hi Neil, thank you so much for your most timely and candid response! I understand what you're saying and I myself have also gone too fast when presenting because I was too nervous. Your points are well taken, keep going, wishing you all things good and all things sacred for you and your family :)

[@NeilPasricha1]

@@shannonoldberg9731 Thanks Shannon. Much appreciated. Nice to connect hearts in weird places sometimes -- like the KZbin comments. Rich does tend to bring out the best in everyone, doesn't he? Hope our paths cross again!

[@spacemangalaxy9987]

From what I've read, his wife is no longer a teacher and her job is taking care of the kids during the day. So him going 50/50 with her after 4pm takes him to 25%. 50/50 in the evenings is how most parents do it, so it doesn't seem like there is anything unreasonable here.

[@rmh691]

By contrast, really appreciate Rich style. what is wrong with his guest? He’s so hyper as to be unlistenable. The guy is so off putting.

[@NeilPasricha1]

You know, I've looked into my energy levels. They've always been high. (I've never had a tea or coffee.) I think, if I go, like, *really* deep, they may be a function of the fact that the first 6 weeks of my life were spent screaming until doctors noticed I had an undescended testicle and a painful hernia. I was brought in for emergency surgery. And, you know, I lived. But, I do sometimes wonder if those first six weeks of some kind of almost blinding-level striving ... kind of revved some internal engine that's never stopped since. (I write about this in one of my books.) Certainly, my mom, and others, have told me that I need to work on being easy on myself -- or, maybe in other words, chilling out a bit more. Anyway, thanks for the comment. Sorry it turned into a therapy session LOL. I love Rich's style too -- an almost languid west coast drawl that smooths over the piercing intelligence and word-juggling mastery that might otherwise intimidate.

[@megyoung7947]

This is a bit silly...Rich Roll...you have an alfalfa-like piece of hair at the top of your head...pls smooth it. Many thanks.

[@am5790]

yuppies short cut to self-delusion

[@petebarber6778]

this guy was a waste of time...all about him. not having lived enough.