If you're a starter, a creator or a change maker, and you want something new in life, or out of life, it's time to learn who you are, and aren't. Before we build up, we need to really dig down. Every day I'll discuss a Zen saying or quote and we'll see how it applies to you and your new venture. My hope is that we'll learn somethings and unlearn other things. Let's have some fun!
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We can live a life of regret, disappointing with where we are, and a life of discontent, always wanting something else, something more. But Buddha told us that there is a way, to fully embrace our situation, to love where we are, find the good and live in the moment. A Parable: "A man traveling across a field encountered a tiger. He fled, the tiger…
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"If a tree falls in the woods, and no one hears it, does it make a sound?" - Philosophical thought experiment Science tells us that sound is created by vibration. If a tree falls, then vibrations create sounds, no matter if that sound is heard. But what does experience tell us? How do we listen? How are we heard? How do we hear that voice inside of…
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When we hear that voice in our mind, it can come in two forms, the whisper asking us to do better and be better, and the whisper that attacks others or defends our sense of self. One if looking to connect and the other to disconnect. One is seeking our enlightenment and the other to feed our ego. One tears down walls and the others builds them up. …
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We want to hold onto things in life. We want to hold onto people, places, memories, relationships, because they mean something to us, or because we are afraid to move on and move forward. Either way, when we hold on, our hands are closed. We are telling the universe that we can't take on anything new because we we're carrying the past. "The tighter…
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It's 2019 and no doubt you have your resolutions, hopes and dreams all set. Maybe you are building on 2018 or maybe you are working on something new, but whatever the case, you will be better off working with a coach, mentor or advisor, who can help you achieve your goals and accelerate your success. "When the student is ready, the teacher will app…
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Happy holidays! As we head into the new year, I wanted to share some of my own thoughts, hopes and dreams for 2019. Life is not a spectator sport and it is not a solo sport. It is a team sport, meant to be lived, loved and experienced with others. There is an African proverb. "If you travel alone you go fast. If you travel with others you go far. A…
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At home and at work we are surrounded by people. These people have a direct effect on our lives. Who is in your life? Do they love and support you? Do you love an support them?When we look back on our lives, we remember the moments, the feelings, the emotions and the people. When you are surrounded by supportive people, who want you to succeed, you…
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We all have goals for our lives. Things we want to start and accomplish. We invest in ourselves and sacrifice, so that we may achieve our goals.Issues arise when we can overthink, over-analyze and over-research, and never take that first step. I call this paralysis by analysis, and it is very common. After all, no one wants to make a bad choice or …
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Things happen in life that upset us, that make us question ourselves, our choices and life itself. How do we react to things when something happens, as it inevitable does. How do we view the the situation, overcome and persevere.Our perception and outlook helps us define these challenges and transform them from roadblocks to speed bumps. When we le…
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How do you value yourself? When you price out your product, your time or your knowledge, how do you go about it? Do you value yourself as you should, or do you give away too much, and hope you get a return?"The trouble is, you think you have time." - BuddhaWe think we have limitless time. It is a trick of the mind, so that we can operate in this wo…
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We live in this world with many titles. We are surrounded by them, we take them on and they begin to define who we are. But they are not who we are. They are labels we put on, like putting on a denim jacket full of buttons. Is that jacket you? No. The jacket can be removed.My teacher, Roshi Rich Hart, passed a few months back, and this episode is i…
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We all have goals and dreams in life. What do you think your life will be like once you achieve your goals and dreams? Can the dream live up to the reality? Was where you are today once a dream too?Recognize your life and appreciate it, where you are today and those around you.Zen Koan: One day the Master announced that a young monk had reached an …
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Life is full of fears, rational and irrational. It can be debilitating, causing us to freeze at the moments that require action. Only by taking action can we take steps to improve ourselves. When the time comes, what will you do? What will you say?Today's koan is "Nanchuan's Cat":Nanchuan saw the monks of the eastern and western halls fighting over…
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Things take time, and in today's world we are time averse, wanting instant gratification, on-demand and quick replies. The truth is, that is not how it works. Big, worthwhile endeavors take time, patience, practice. Are you willing to put in that effort or will you stop at the first pitfall, road block or criticism. There are no right or wrong answ…
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What it always comes back to is, "who do you want to be?"We have an affect on everyone and everything around us, including our business and startup.It takes time, patience and persistence, not just to build up, but to deconstruct.Taking this Buddha quote line by line, we look deep in and break down what it takes to let concepts go and take things a…
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Before you launch or start anything, you have the idea. Before you have the idea, you have your approach to the world. How will your approach feed your idea, and how will your idea inform your launch? What's your mindset to launching your product and putting yourself out there?
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Zen Koan -Monk: "What is the one road of Ummon?"Ummon: "Personal Experience!"Monk: "What is the Way?"Ummon: ""Go!"Monk: "What is the road, where is the Way?"Ummon: "Begin walking it!"What is your true voice in a world full of noise? Will you try to mimic what others say? Will you stay quiet in order to blend? Do you speak up, even if what you have …
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Zen Proverb: Let it go or be dragged downWhat are you holding on to? Anger? Resentment? Who you are? Who you should be? You need to let it all go if you want to grow.The more we hold on to, the more weight we carry, the easier it is to get bogged down and dragged down. www.startuproshi.comdean@startuproshi.com@startuproshi…
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In life we all have a purpose, a north start, that defines who we are and what we do."Your purpose in life is to find your purpose and give your whole heart and soul to it.” - BuddhaOn your path, what is your north star? What distracts you from reaching it?www.startuproshi.com
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A bodhisattva in Buddhism is a person who has taken a vow to liberate all sentient beings. WOW! Talk about a devotion to a tough job. Is there someone in your life that is dedicated to you and your success? Are you dedicated to someone else's success? Are you dedicated to your own?www.startuproshi.com…
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Once you have achieved something, and changed something, can you go back to who you were or where you came from?A monk asked Kegon, “How does an enlightened one return to the ordinary world?” Kegon replied, “A broken mirror never reflects again; fallen flowers never go back to the old branches.”www.startuproshi.com…
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The bell rings and you act. What do you do? Why do you do it?You've trained your whole life to get to this point. This is a pivotal point, when the bell rings do you want to do what you have always done, or, in this wide, amazing world, do you want to try something new, different?Unmon said, "The world is vast and wide.Why do you put on your seven-…
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Do you know what you're company is? What your product is? Who your customers are? Who you are? Good! Now throw it all away, because when you think you know you stop asking questions, evolving and growing.https://www.startuproshi.com/home/kill-your-startup
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Here you are, walking through life, which is better than sleeping through life. You decide that you want more, you want something better because something just does not seem right. You want enlightenment, or you want to start a business. It can be almost anything, but it is a decision first and then an action you must take in order to go after some…
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Have a question? Be prepared for the answer but don't expect one. As soon as you start looking for an answer, rather than asking a question, you're in trouble. Keep an open mind, talk less and listen more. Ego will want to defend, but don't fall for the trap. Kill your conceptions and grow your business.…
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When there is an emergency we need to take action, but with wisdom and not foolishness. That wisdom comes with experience but assess the situation and act accordingly. Don't go overboard when a small measure will do, but always err on the side of action.
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Judgment, resentment, broken rules and moving forward. Today's episode is all about that and more. Letting go of things, believing in ourselves and taking action, even if it means going against someone else's wishes. What's holding you back and why?
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Wash your bowls, a simple request, but it can be a difficult task. Who wants to do the mundane tasks when enlightenment is calling, or a million dollar business is waiting to be born. Well, enlightenment and success are build with a million mundane tasks. In this episode we look at the zen parable, "Wash you bowls," and how it can keep us focused a…
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We all hold beliefs in our lives and businesses. These beliefs can get us started but they can quickly derail us if we don't adapt to what we learn. What beliefs do you hold on to that may be preventing you from learning and changing. In this episode I'll discuss the famous tea cup koan and how it might apply to business and products.…
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Startup Roshi's 1st episode! Starting something can be intimidating and daunting but even the longest trek begins with a first step. Whether you are building an empire or deconstructing your ego, you have to start with a step. Maybe it is speaking to ten people, or a ten minute meditation, nothing gets started until you take action. Join my mailing…
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Startup Roshi is about the convergence of Zen and startups and how to stay grounded, even as you shoot for the stars. Every day we'll look at different zen quotes and sayings and explore how they apply to you and your business. I have been an entrepreneur for 20 years and a zen student for 15. My story is a story of success and failure, joy and pai…
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