Lecture Notes: On Purpose with Jay Shetty and Kendall Jenner

Key Topics

• Dependence of happiness on external actions.
• Manifestation and the universe's timing.
• Mental health advocacy and openness.
• Importance of personal connections.
• Curiosity, determination, and patience.
• Self-improvement and self-care.
• Public perception and self-reminder of positive qualities.
• Navigating a busy, social profession while maintaining mental health.
• Work-life balance and boundary setting.
• Dealing with grief and maintaining positivity.
• Purpose in personal and professional life.

Main Ideas

Dependence of Happiness on Actions of Others

• Happiness should not depend on others as it puts one at the mercy of uncontrollable factors.

Manifestation

• Kendall feels she manifested this interview with Jay Shetty.
• Jay has long admired Kendall's mental health advocacy.
• Importance of letting the universe guide timing.

Mental Health Advocacy

• Kendall openly discusses mental health, making her a role model.
• Sharing vulnerable stories publicly impacts and helps others.

Personal Connections

• Jay prefers building personal connections organically rather than relying on intermediaries.
• Genuine personal connections enrich the experience.

Curiosity, Determination, and Patience

• Kendall values curious and determined people like Michael Pollan and Wim Hof.
• Importance of patience and continuous self-improvement.

Self-Improvement and Self-Care

• Self-care practices like cold plunges and physical fitness are crucial for Kendall.
• Enjoys working on herself and sharing tips with others.

Public Perception

• Importance of self-belief despite external narratives.
• Practice of self-affirmation and visualization to maintain self-esteem.

Navigating a Busy, Social Profession

• Jay and Kendall discuss how even busy, social lives require personal quiet time.
• Emphasis on finding the balance between professional demands and personal happiness.

Work-Life Balance

• Kendall shares her journey of saying 'no' to more work and setting personal boundaries.
• Stresses the importance of being happy and maintaining mental well-being.

Dealing with Grief

• Kendall and Jay discuss experiencing and processing grief from losing loved ones.
• Emphasize the importance of remembering and honoring those who are lost by emulating their positive qualities.

Purpose in Life

• Kendall's purpose has evolved; she aims to operate as her