Lecture Notes: On Purpose Podcast with Jay Shetty and Mariana Hewitt

Introduction

• Morning routines and meditation discussed by successful individuals.
• Personal experimentation with routines.
• Jay Shetty: Best-selling author and host of the number one health and wellness podcast, "On Purpose."

Guest Introduction

• Mariana Hewitt: Co-founder of Summer Fridays, known for iconic jet lag mask.
• Host of her own podcast "Life with Mariana."
• Background of Mariana's career and her community involvement.

Early Memories and Background

Jay Shetty's Earliest Memory

• Holding his sister as a child, leading to a close relationship with her.

Mariana Hewitt's Early Memory

• Remembered her first day of kindergarten, dealing with parental divorce.
• Raised in a cross-continental co-parenting situation after her parents' divorce.
• Instilled independence from a young age due to unique circumstances.

Reflections on Parenting and Independence

• Discussion on how parenting styles shape independence and resilience.
• Importance of therapy during childhood transitions.
• Mariana's parents' modern approach to co-parenting and emotional support.

Entrepreneurship and Business Insights

Transitioning to Entrepreneurship

• Mariana's transition from creative roles to founding a business.
• Importance of being aligned with personal values in business.
• Starting Summer Fridays required understanding what running a company entails.

Essential Questions for Aspiring Entrepreneurs

• Do you want to run a business or just have a business?
• Importance of enjoying the operations and management side of entrepreneurship.
• Recognizing that building a business takes time and resilience.

Importance of Self-Reflection

• Take inventory of what you genuinely enjoy and what energizes you.
• Understanding what skills you can offer before jumping into entrepreneurship.

Personal Development and Self-Care

Health and Well-being

• Emphasis on maintaining mental and physical health.
• Valuing health over societal pressures regarding age and accomplishments.
• Importance of gratitude and intention-setting in daily life.

Daily Routines and Habits

• Mariana's morning routine: meditation, gratitude journaling, stretching, hydration.
• The role of meditation in providing mental stillness amid a busy day.
• Distinction between goals and intentions; focusing on the process rather than strictly outcomes.

Navigating Social Media and Business

• Social media as a tool rather than an identity.
• Handling pressures of views and engagement without losing authenticity.
• Recognizing burnout and the need for balance in a high-pressure environment.

Final Insights and Takeaways

Key Advice

• Don’t be afraid of rejection; ask for what you want.
• Trust your gut feelings in business decisions.
• Importance of quality relationships over quantity.
• Focus on energy givers in personal circles.
• Be mindful of health in all aspects: physical, mental, and emotional.

Closing Questions and Responses

1. Best advice received: Don't be afraid of being told no.
2. Worst advice received: Ignoring gut feelings; trust your instincts.
3. Value shift: Social media is a tool, not an identity.
4. Recent lesson: Prioritize health above all else.
5. One law for the world: Only say yes to things that feel like a full-body yes.