ABOUT THIS EPISODE
Becoming Happy High Performers with Jay Abbasi
Episode 270: Show Notes
What if burnout isn’t a sign that you need less ambition but rather that you need a different way to pursue it? Today we welcome Tesla leader turned professional speaker, Jay Abbasi, to discuss how leaders can help people achieve at a high level without sacrificing personal life along the way. Tuning in, you’ll hear all about Jay’s work in burnout, how he helps people become more adaptable through mindfulness and ‘mind-free-ness’, how mindfulness helped him thrive in a stressful environment at Tesla, and more! We delve into the importance of dedicating time to allowing your mind to be free before discussing Jay’s Resistance Formula (energy, space, and choice) and how to take the first step toward solving burnout. Jay even touches on the illusion of control, why our power lies in our choices, and why delayed gratification is far more fulfilling than instant gratification. Finally, our guest shares his thoughts on what makes a great leader and answers our rapid-fire questions. Thanks for listening!
Key Points From This Episode:
- Introducing today’s guest, Jay Abbasi.
- Jay’s work in burnout and the power of adaptability.
- How Jay helps people become more adaptable.
- Starting the practice and building the habit of mindfulness.
- How mindfulness helped him in a chaotic environment.
- Jay shares how he teaches people ‘mind-free-ness’.
- The first step to handling burnout: Jay’s Resistance Formula.
- Shattering the illusion of control and where your power truly lies.
- Jay tells us about his one-on-one coaching and public speaking.
- Why instant gratification won’t bring you real fulfillment.
- What makes a great leader, according to our guest.
- Jay’s favorite books, quotes, and dream dinner guests.
Quotes:
“You will see results if you just consistently [practice mindfulness].” — Jay Abbasi [0:10:59]
“‘Mind-free-ness’ is intentionally freeing your mind to explore new ideas.” — Jay Abbasi [0:17:42]
“Choice is different than control. [What] I often want to talk to people about is this illusion of control. People think that they can control things, – the reality is, most things are out of your control. – What you have power in is your choice: choosing your response.” — Jay Abbasi [0:24:48]
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Unstuck with Jay Abbasi on Apple Podcasts
