Guru Please

A Mentalist’s Thoughts on Motivation and the Mind with Jonathan Pritchard

Episode Summary

Uncover the beliefs that are holding you back. A magician reveals the secrets of the art of magic and why it applies to your life.

Episode Notes

Jonathan is a mentalist, speaker, consultant, and author of [think] Like A Mind Reader. His personal philosophy is that the better we understand psychology and why people do what they do, the more effective we can be at making the world a better place.

Quotes to remember:

“The life you’re living right now is the consequence of the years you’ve spent making decisions.”

“Most people aren’t aware of how they’re doubting themselves and... of the narratives they’re using to disempower their ability to achieve and create.”

“Your mind is the only thing that causes things in the universe.”

Takeaways:

You are living out what your beliefs are at all times, whatever they may be
You can determine what people’s value structure is based on what they create in their life
Communication is context
It’s amazing that magic even exists and all people can experience an illusion that is not reality
Motivation is an effect, not a cause

What you’ll learn:

What mentalism is, and the relationship between the magician and the audience
About the subconscious mental processes that guide us to certain beliefs
The difference between meaning and reality
How Jonathan learned magic, and the connection between magic and communication
How he coaches high performers under high pressure situations
Why motivation doesn’t make for a good strategy to achieve an outcome

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