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5 Business Leaders that Meditate

Article by Zhang Xinyue.

Many business leaders agree that meditation can help you become a better leader and achieve even higher levels of success. Here are some well-known CEOs who use meditation on a regular basis:
Russell Simmons

Not your most typical CEO, but the co-founder of Def Jam records is a firm believer of meditation. He has stated that it has been the most critical part of his career. In a recent interview, Simmons spoke up about meditation, “You have to learn to love yourself enough to take care of yourself. Sometimes if you’re lucky you get a chance to change your life.”

Ariana Huffington
This Huffington Post CEO has practiced meditation ever since she was a teenager. She is a huge advocate of meditation, stating that it has played a huge role in her success.

One of my favorite quotes about mindfulness comes from Ariana herself: “Meditation is not about stopping thoughts, but recognizing that we are more than our thoughts and our feelings.”

Pat Flynn
Pat Flynn, an online entrepreneur, who makes six figures net profit every month. At first, he explained how he was first skeptical of meditation. But he decided to try it out and learned how much it was able to help him manage an overwhelming amount of tasks and responsibilities.

Ray Dalio
Ray Dalio, a philanthropist and hedge fund manager, has said some similar things on why meditation practices impact his work productivity, he believes is crucial to making right choices in investment decisions in financial markets.

Joe Rogan
Despite his tough sports persona as a UFC host and the host of the Joe Rogan Show podcast, Joe Rogan is a very vocal meditation advocate. His platform has allowed him to influence and encourage thousands of people to try meditation. Rogan stated that meditation has had a huge impact on his career, his health, and his success. Rogan says it improves his ability to focus on various projects with a clear-headed approach.

The great Teacher Zhang Xinyue is a world-renowned spiritual master born in China; her book Create Abundance 创造丰盛 aims to provide a helpful and healthy approach to life’s philosophical issues. By creating a unique and highly effective plan for body-mind-spirit cultivation, she has succeeded in helping tens of thousands. Check out Zhang Xinyue on twitter.