In this inspiring episode of Growth Tails, Peter Anthony sits down with Madhu Dasa, a former monk turned entrepreneur, to explore the powerful intersection of holistic health and business success. Drawing on five transformative years in a bhakti yoga monastery, Madhu shares how he combined ancient practices of mindfulness and purpose with modern entrepreneurship to create a thriving health and wellness marketing agency.
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Together, Peter and Madhu dive into:
- Why holistic health and entrepreneurship often seem like separate worlds—and how to merge them.
- The life-changing lessons Madhu learned as a monk in India, including the importance of self-awareness, sense control, and service.
- The practical application of meditation, mindset, and "the next right step" for personal and professional growth.
- How to overcome limiting beliefs, such as imposter syndrome, and align your purpose with your business goals.
- Why giving generously and over-delivering to clients is the secret to sustainable success.

Madhu also reveals his journey from struggling financially after monkhood to building a six-figure business that now empowers health and wellness entrepreneurs to thrive. His insights into mindset, clarity, and taking incremental steps will resonate with anyone looking to start or scale their business with authenticity and purpose.

Key Takeaways
1. Service is the Foundation of Success: Focus on giving so much value that clients feel compelled to reciprocate.
2. Mindset Matters: Break through analysis paralysis and limiting beliefs by asking, “What’s the next right step?”
3. Blending Holistic Practices with Business: Meditation and mindfulness are not just personal practices—they’re tools for effective decision-making and leadership.
4. Action Over Fear: Start today—no matter how small the step—because tomorrow is not guaranteed.

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- Learn more about Madhu Dasa and his work on his website here https://madhu.life/ or his youtube here https://www.youtube.com/c/madhulife or linkedin here https://www.linkedin.com/in/madhuri-pura-dasa-35930894/

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Confidence is grounded in how you feel about yourself on a day-to-day basis. It is a by-product of taking intentional actions and feeding yourself with positive language. Confidence is situational and can be built by putting yourself in situations that challenge you. Taking small steps and focusing on progress is key to building confidence. It's important to surround yourself with people who are slightly ahead of you in the areas you want to improve. Quitting can be a smart decision if something doesn't align with your goals. Focus is crucial for productivity and accomplishing tasks. In this conversation, Peter Anthony and Scott Allan discuss the importance of chunking tasks, doing the hard things first, and building confidence. They share their strategies for overcoming procrastination and fear, such as breaking tasks into smaller steps and taking action even when feeling afraid. They also emphasize the value of learning from mentors and role models, as well as the power of publishing content and embracing vulnerability. The conversation highlights the benefits of being humble, continuously learning, and pushing oneself outside of their comfort zone.
Takeaways
• Confidence is a by-product of taking intentional actions and feeding yourself with positive language.
• Confidence is situational and can be built by putting yourself in challenging situations.
• Taking small steps and focusing on progress is key to building confidence.
• Surround yourself with people who are slightly ahead of you in the areas you want to improve.
• Quitting can be a smart decision if something doesn't align with your goals.
• Focus is crucial for productivity and accomplishing tasks. Chunk tasks into smaller steps and tackle the hardest ones first.
• Overcome procrastination by taking action and building momentum with small wins.
• Learn from mentors and role models to gain insights and strategies for success.
• Publish content and embrace vulnerability to connect with others and share expertise.
• Be humble, continuously learn, and push outside of your comfort zone for personal growth.

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