#005: How to build the 'Business of You' - Michael Jayaranjan

Summary: For show notes visit: neuralle.com/podcast Michael Jayaranjan ( @michael_cjay ) is a good friend, who’s always had a nous and interest in improving his life. Michael’s a fascinating real-life example of a direct change from the fixed to growth mindset, that we constantly push at Neuralle. He’s had some huge changes recently, losing 20 kgs, ending a long-term relationship and moving his mindset from consumption to experience. This interview is definitely more conversational, and I hope this is enough to convince him to do it regularly. Thereby allowing us all to cover these performance improvement topics tools regularly. We covered a wide-ranging array of topics including: His recount of living in Sri Lanka and the civil war The contrarian mindset Why he migrated to Australia Lessons learnt from his parents, directly or indirectly Most formative experiences and inflection points in his life Ownership vs. flexible lifestyles - where time is equal to money Self-improvement in knowledge, health and performance Motivation and goal-setting via the help of Tony Robbins Morning rituals Favourite podcasts Best purchase made under $200 in the last 5 years First person he thinks of when thinking of the word ‘success’ Enjoy the episode, Jordan Lauren Show notes Bio and background {05:45} His recount of living in Sri Lanka and the civil war {11:05} The contrarian mindset {21:55} In his interest of music and learning instruments {28:35} On joining a band {34:35} Why he migrated to Australia {38:55} Further thoughts on favourite music, genres and artists {41:45} Lessons learnt from his parents, directly or indirectly {47:25} Most formative experiences and inflection points in his life {51:00} General life principles {01:01:00} Principles of economics/spending {01:07:50} On ownership vs. flexible lifestyles - where time is equal to money {01:19:45} On self-improvement in knowledge, health and performance {01:35:10} Motivation and goal-setting via the help of Tony Robbins - {01:44:25} Morning rituals {01:55:40} Discussing our favourite podcasts {02:00:00} A question he wished he has been asked by someone {02:06:00} Best purchase made under $200 in the last 5 years {02:07:20} Five favourite non-musical sounds {02:08:40} An influential book he would gift someone {02:11:00} Who’s love did he crave the most as a child? {02:13:40} His go-to toolkit of apps, books etc {02:15:50} Something he believes in, that others may not {02:19:25} First person he thinks of when thinking of the word ‘success’ {02:22:30} The most interesting question (and answer) heard recently {02:29:55} The worst mistake he’s ever made {02:32:15}