Today I am writing the newsletter from Dubrovnik, Croatia.
Where I have come to rest after 4 very intense days together with Tony Robbins and more than 13,000 attendees in Cologne, Germany.
These are my 6 highlights of my week.
H1: Walking on fire
One of the highlights of Tony Robbins’ Unleash the Power Within event takes place on the first night…
The 4-day event begins with a marathon talk by Tony. On this occasion, he spoke for almost 10 hours.
And everything is structured to raise people’s emotional state to a point of safety and confidence that allows them to go through the great challenge of the night, walking on coals and burning embers.
This was the second time I walked over the coals, but beyond my personal experience, what fascinated me most was to experience how, in the right environment, with the right messages, anyone can reprogram their mind, trust themselves and achieve what even hours before, they would have considered impossible.
H2: Eudaimonia
“What makes you happy?”
I was asked by a person I met at Tony’s event…
For all those who are not part of my close circle or who do not know me well, understanding me is a real challenge.
The reason?
In many ways, I am a walking contradiction. And that generates a certain uncertainty in those who interact with me.
As the conversation ended up being very interesting, I also wanted to share with you my concept of happiness:
When I am asked how I am, my answer is always "happy."
Because for me, happiness is the result of living in coherence with my values and purpose (something similar to the Aristotelian definition of eudaimonia).
And fortunately, I have the joy of being able to live every day of my life in that state of coherence.
According to Aristotle, eudaimonia (or happiness) was the result of living a virtuous life, in balance with reason and one’s own nature. The well-being one feels when one lives in accordance with one’s essence.
It was not something to be sought on the outside, but cultivated on the inside.
H3: The 4 priorities
Ramiro Calle is a well-known writer (more than 250 books) and an expert in spirituality and meditation.
He brought yoga to Spain more than 50 years ago, founded and still runs the first yoga school in the country and is a person who I have always loved to listen to.
This week I had the opportunity to see his interview on Alex Fidalgo’s podcast (Whatever You Say).
The video lasts more than an hour, however, when you press play, it will play the part that marked me the most…
Let me know what you think.
H4: The power of self-knowledge
Pablo D’Ors is a Spanish writer, theologian, priest and lecturer, with a variety of published works addressing topics such as religion, philosophy and spiritual life.
D’Ors is also very active in the field of spiritual outreach, the importance of meditation and mindfulness.
He has an accessible style and always manages to make people reflect on the inner life and the meaning of existence.
This week I came across a gem in which Pablo, talks about the importance of self-knowledge…
“If we do not know each other we cannot love each other, because no one can love what he does not know.
And if we do not love ourselves, we cannot love others because no one can give what he does not have.
And if we don’t love others, we don’t know what life is all about.”
I hope you enjoy it too.
H5: Dealing with worries (tip)
How many times have you found yourself mired in worry and stress?
How many times have you felt like the world was coming at you without knowing how to get ahead?
If you’ve lived a few years, you’ve probably experienced that feeling on quite a few occasions.
Worry is the consequence of our attachments and resistance to change, but life, whether you like it or not, is in a constant dynamic of change… and the only thing you can do is to accept what happens as it is.
When you let go of your need to control, accept and allow life to happen, you free yourself from all worries and finally discover your true essence.
Life is change, and at every moment, there is a lesson to learn.
Do not resist.
H6: Creative thinking
Fifth week in a row finishing reading the books I started this year and haven’t finished yet.
This week’s title was “The Manual of Creative Thinking” by Chris Griffiths and Melina Costi
These are the main lessons I take away from the book:
- Creativity is essential in today’s world
Creativity is no longer just for artists; it is a crucial skill in the modern world, both personally and professionally.
In an ever-changing environment, people who do not adapt and think creatively run the risk of being left behind. Limiting Thought Patterns Kill Creativity
Our brains have a tendency to follow established thought patterns, which can limit our ability to think creatively. Selective thinking leads us to favor some ideas over others, whereas reactive thinking reactive thinking causes us to act without reflecting. Assumed thinking makes us assume that we know what is right without questioning it.Recognizing and overcoming these thought patterns is essential to developing creativity.
- Defining the problem is key to finding creative solutions
Before looking for solutions, it is critical to clearly define the problem and understand what you want to achieve.
This involves asking questions, gathering information and analyzing data to gain an in-depth understanding of the challenge. By doing so, we can identify possible solutions and come up with innovative ideas. - Diversity of perspectives and collaboration fosters creativity
Creativity is fostered when we combine diversity of perspectives and collaboration. By working in teams and sharing ideas, we can find solutions that we would not have found individually.
Collaboration also helps to avoid the “only I know” mentality and to consider different points of view. - Emotions play an important role in creative decision making
Emotions are fundamental to creative decision making.
By considering how different options make us feel, we can find solutions that are not only logical but also emotionally resonant. This is especially important in content creation and advertising, where emotions play a key role in connecting with audiences. - Implementation and planning are essential for creativity
Creativity is not only about generating ideas, but also about implementing them and making them a reality. To do this, it is essential to plan and set clear goals. By doing so, we can ensure that our ideas become reality and that we can measure their success.
Creativity is not something you can develop overnight. But it is worth investing time and dedication to develop it, because it is a super important tool in these times we live in.
Until next Sunday, with 6 new highlights 
Feedback? I would love to hear from you. Remember that you can contact me at any time through vladimir@younity.one.
