Developing a Monk's Mindset with Sam Yo

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Sam Yo, Peloton instructor, former West End theater performer, and author of The Monk’s Mindset, joins Joe to talk about discipline, mindfulness, and learning how to bring the right effort to every part of our lives.

Joe and Sam explore Sam’s journey from early success on the stage to life in a Thai monastery, and eventually to Peloton. Along the way, they discuss what it means to slow down, reflect, build daily anchors, and stop confusing constant movement with meaning.

Joe and Sam also discuss:

•  Why life is more like a jigsaw puzzle than a straight line 
•  How early success can still leave us feeling restless 
•  What Sam learned from entering a monastery with only five possessions 
•  The difference between discipline and self-destruction 
•  Why meditation isn’t about clearing the mind 
•  How small morning anchors can shape the rest of your day 
•  Why we should celebrate small wins instead of rushing past them 
•  What “right effort” means when no one is watching 
•  How Sam’s monastery lessons shaped his work at Peloton 

Whether you’re navigating a transition, trying to build better habits, or feeling pulled through life on autopilot, this episode is for anyone looking to slow down, reconnect with the present, and bring more intention to the way they show up each day. And connect with Joe on Peloton (GreenNotebookJ)

Watch the interview on YouTube!

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