Episode 10
Equanimity: Calm through Adversity with Manish Chopra
Having a clear awareness of exactly what is happening as it happens is an important key to a happier and more fulfilled life.
And if you are wondering how you can get this awareness and clarity, you will certainly get some answers from today’s episode of the Happiness Squad podcast,
Our guest today dedicates time to meditation as a professional athlete dedicates to their trade.
He is Manish Chopra, Senior Partner at McKinsey and Company and is focusing his work on healthcare and pricing strategy across various sectors. He grew up in India and attended college at the IIT in Delhi, before completing his Master's and PhD from the University of Michigan. He has lived in Asia, Europe, and now lives in New York with his wife and his daughter.
Manish's life was forever changed after spending 10 days in a Vipassana retreat, an experience he writes about in his book, “The Equanimous Mind ”. After 10 years of practising Vipassana meditation, his mental, physical and verbal transformation is truly powerful and inspiring.
In today’s episode, Manish will talk about the mindfulness and Vipassana practices he created to use in his daily life, he will share beautiful examples of changes in his life, how meditation can be an awake rest and so much more.
Listen now to learn how to meditate your way to happiness - it may lead to your own transformation!
What You’ll Learn in this Show:
- What is Manish's definition of happiness and what makes him happy
- Key practices that can allow you to have the power of mindfulness and Vipassana in your life
- The difference between Vipassana and other forms of mediation or practices that lead to mindfulness
- How Vipassana meditation transformed Manish’s life
- And so much more...
Resources:
@MyHappinessSquad Instagram
Happiness Squad Youtube Channel
Book:
Hardwired for Happiness: 9 Proven Practices to Overcome Stress and Live Your Best Life
