Winning with friends vs. Winning alone

Today we're talking about what it takes to pursue a dream that forces you to battle your own ego or hopelessness. Key takeaway: Practice for self and others is the key to breaking through our own limitations. Our guest is model, Masamichi Nyunoya, of New York, who shares the story of how his parents helped him start his Buddhist practice at a crucial crossroads in his life and how he has turned to that practice again and again on his journey toward the career of his dreams. CHEAT SHEET1:52 How Masa started practicing Buddhism10:40 Where his dream of becoming a model came from14:57 The year that changed his life20:34 What brought him to New York City to pursue his dreams27:12 How Buddhist study changed his practice31:58 Learning to care for others 35:59 His favorite Buddhist quote about art38:09 Advice for anyone striving to pursue a big dreamReferences mentioned:“To the Next Generation of Artists” by Herbie Hancock and Wayne ShorterDiscussions on Youth, pp. 29-30