This podcast episode follows the speaker's journey from aspiring for a glamorous career in television news to experiencing a panic attack on live television. It explores the challenges of maintaining composure while battling inner turmoil, and the turning point that led to a new path of self-discovery through meditation and mindfulness. The episode also discusses the overlap between mindfulness and good investing advice, the impact of worrying on decision-making and well-being, the significance of incremental change in personal growth, the joys and challenges of writing a book, the importance of cybersecurity preparedness for finance leaders, and the host's own transformation from a newsman to a podcast host who interviews spiritual leaders. It concludes with conversations about the role of serendipity in success, the RAIN technique for mindfulness, entertainment recommendations, influential mentors, favorite books, advice for aspiring journalists, and the value of kindness.
