Towards the end of my 100 hours of meditation
during the Vipassana course I recently completed (see post below), I started
feeling very peaceful and had this thought that everyone in the world should do
this course before they turn 30. That thought led to a list forming in my head
of the top 5 things that all people should complete in their 20s which was
essentially the inspiration for this post. So, readers, please note that I’ve
done each of what’s written below as I only believe in recommending something
which I’ve directly experienced. Also, these are listed in no particular order.
Here we go:
during the Vipassana course I recently completed (see post below), I started
feeling very peaceful and had this thought that everyone in the world should do
this course before they turn 30. That thought led to a list forming in my head
of the top 5 things that all people should complete in their 20s which was
essentially the inspiration for this post. So, readers, please note that I’ve
done each of what’s written below as I only believe in recommending something
which I’ve directly experienced. Also, these are listed in no particular order.
Here we go:
#1: Complete a 10-Day Vipassana Course:
Meditation is a completely natural tool that leads to increased levels of harmony,
compassion, wisdom, oneness, etc… with no dependency on religion or the
external environment. The 10-day Vipassana course provides you with the
opportunity to cut off from every day distractions and learn an invaluable
practice which can transform your holistic growth & development over
lifetimes. I urge every single person
who comes across this blog post to register for a future Vipassana course
immediately at the following link: https://www.dhamma.org/en-US/courses/search
Meditation is a completely natural tool that leads to increased levels of harmony,
compassion, wisdom, oneness, etc… with no dependency on religion or the
external environment. The 10-day Vipassana course provides you with the
opportunity to cut off from every day distractions and learn an invaluable
practice which can transform your holistic growth & development over
lifetimes. I urge every single person
who comes across this blog post to register for a future Vipassana course
immediately at the following link: https://www.dhamma.org/en-US/courses/search
#2: Complete the Landmark Forum: Landmark
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development company—a global educational enterprise committed to the
fundamental principle that people have the possibility of success, fulfilment
and greatness. The Landmark Forum is designed to bring about positive,
permanent shifts in the quality of your life—in just three days. These shifts
are the direct cause for a new and unique kind of freedom and power—the freedom
to be at ease and the power to be effective in the areas that matter most to
you: the quality of your relationships, the confidence with which you live your
life, your personal productivity, your experience of the difference you make, your
enjoyment of life.
Worldwide is an international personal and professional growth, training and
development company—a global educational enterprise committed to the
fundamental principle that people have the possibility of success, fulfilment
and greatness. The Landmark Forum is designed to bring about positive,
permanent shifts in the quality of your life—in just three days. These shifts
are the direct cause for a new and unique kind of freedom and power—the freedom
to be at ease and the power to be effective in the areas that matter most to
you: the quality of your relationships, the confidence with which you live your
life, your personal productivity, your experience of the difference you make, your
enjoyment of life.
I completed the Landmark Forum in 2007 and I can comfortably attribute this
course and this education for much of the personal and professional success in
my life. Landmark courses are offered
all over the world and you can register for the Landmark Forum at the following
website: https://www.landmarkworldwide.com/,
#3: Read the Bhagavad Gita: I’ve read the Gita
twice over the past decade and each time I study this work of art I gain
clarity on my approach to life. It is
not a religious text, it is a blueprint on how to live and I highly recommend
that everyone read through and study this beautiful dance of a conversation
between Shri Krishna and Arjuna.
twice over the past decade and each time I study this work of art I gain
clarity on my approach to life. It is
not a religious text, it is a blueprint on how to live and I highly recommend
that everyone read through and study this beautiful dance of a conversation
between Shri Krishna and Arjuna.
#4: Read the book ‘Sapiens’: This book written by
Yuval Noah Harari is one of the most extraordinary books I’ve read to date. In
the course of 443 pages, Harari somehow is able to explain the history of the
world from the start of life on the planet to a few decades into the future.
This book will not only educate you on a wide variety of life topics, it will
give you a plethora of interesting facts and anecdotes to make you the hit of
any dinner party conversation.
Yuval Noah Harari is one of the most extraordinary books I’ve read to date. In
the course of 443 pages, Harari somehow is able to explain the history of the
world from the start of life on the planet to a few decades into the future.
This book will not only educate you on a wide variety of life topics, it will
give you a plethora of interesting facts and anecdotes to make you the hit of
any dinner party conversation.
#5: Conceptualize & Implement a Community Service
Project that is Close to Your Heart:
When I was 27, I was involved in a program that had us create and
deliver a project aligned with our passions in 3 months. At that time, the 3 areas that I felt moved
by were soccer, travel and service. Ultimately I came up with a project called
‘Harlem2Guadalajara’ where I fundraised $10,000 to fly a group of
underprivileged footballers from FC Harlem down to Guadalajara, Mexico for a
few days of sport, cultural exposure and service. Here is a link to a short video covering the
trip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H6jmh3cbPxM&t=670s
Project that is Close to Your Heart:
When I was 27, I was involved in a program that had us create and
deliver a project aligned with our passions in 3 months. At that time, the 3 areas that I felt moved
by were soccer, travel and service. Ultimately I came up with a project called
‘Harlem2Guadalajara’ where I fundraised $10,000 to fly a group of
underprivileged footballers from FC Harlem down to Guadalajara, Mexico for a
few days of sport, cultural exposure and service. Here is a link to a short video covering the
trip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H6jmh3cbPxM&t=670s
This project taught me that with the right
intention and effort, I can accomplish anything that I put my mind & heart
into no matter how big the project. Also, it helped me to understand that
service not only brings joy to the individuals or communities I am serving, but
it also sends tremendous joy back in my direction as well. Finally, it gave the
people around me – my family, friends and colleagues – a strong sense of who I
am as the Harlem2Guadualara project was a direct expression of my true
self.
intention and effort, I can accomplish anything that I put my mind & heart
into no matter how big the project. Also, it helped me to understand that
service not only brings joy to the individuals or communities I am serving, but
it also sends tremendous joy back in my direction as well. Finally, it gave the
people around me – my family, friends and colleagues – a strong sense of who I
am as the Harlem2Guadualara project was a direct expression of my true
self.
So that’s
it. I’d love to know if any of the readers of this blog take one or more of
these 5 recommendations on as a result of this post. And, if so, please share
your experiences with me as it would be a gift to be able to hear from you – no
matter if it’s positive or negative feedback.
it. I’d love to know if any of the readers of this blog take one or more of
these 5 recommendations on as a result of this post. And, if so, please share
your experiences with me as it would be a gift to be able to hear from you – no
matter if it’s positive or negative feedback.