23. John Assaraf | Remembering Who You Really Are, the Art of Surrender, & Financial Freedom

John Assaraf has built 5 multimillion-dollar companies, written 2 New York Times bestselling books, and was featured as an expert in 8 movies including The Secret, which he helped launch into a worldwide phenomenon. He is an entrepreneur, a philanthropist, a business growth expert, and one of the leading authorities on neuroscience.Show Notes:Intro: Arman sets the stage and provides background on John, their friendship, and the topic of today’s episode. [00:15]John talks about the changes triggered by COVID. [06:05]The cognitive biases linked to what’s happening right now. [07:57]The implications of selfishness. [09:24]Arman and John get into a discussion about empathy and heightened awareness. [15:30]The challenges of dealing with uncertainty for a brain that loves certainty and predictability. [24:28]Surrendering, allowing, and accepting instead of resisting. [25:07]Belief systems and how they drive our experiences. [27:35]The nature of reality. [28:47]John touches on quantum physics, the law of polarity, and altered consciousness. [29:45]Getting curious about other people’s kaleidoscope of why people believe what they do. [31:50]Arman talks about experiencing infinity. [35:10]What a painting of a street scene in Paris taught John. [38:14]Infinite connection and feeling into the sanctity of that. [30:33]Love as a key to unlocking everything. [43:34]Contrast as a master teacher. [44:56]Evolve or become extinct. [47:10]The perfection of everything as it is. [54:01]Financial freedom — the inner game of money. [59:50]The outer game of money and the five pillars. [01:05:00]Inspiring closing thoughts. [1:18:01]John on Social Media:Instagram FacebookTwitterFor full show notes and links to all resources mentioned visit: armanassadi.com/podcast***If you enjoy the show please subscribe and leave a short 17-second review on Apple Podcasts here. It means a lot to me and really supports the podcast.  Follow and chat with me on: Instagram FacebookTwitter