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3 Ways in Which Meditative Practices Can Help You Grow Your Business

May 4, 2011 34 Comments

What is meditation?

From the outside looking in, meditation is a practice of sitting in silence. Your silence, not the silence of others. Accomplishing this provides you with loads of patience, dedication and focus.

From the inside looking in, meditation is about observing one’s mind and one’s thoughts. Its NOT about letting go, its not about quieting your mind. Quieting your mind is impossible if there is noise and you try to fight that noise. It only creates more noise.

Instead you must separate from your thoughts and observe them from a distance. In Buddhism, we call this observer/observed.

You detach your self from your thoughts (observed) and observe them from a distance. This create awareness of your awareness.

How does this help you in business?

Being aware of your thoughts, emotions (good or bad) and understanding where they come from will allow you to act in accordance with your larger purpose; as opposed to be swayed by the moment.

Finally, meditation is NOT about meditation. Its about taking that awareness into your every day life.

Watch the video for details

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  • http://www.unleashingthetiger.com Dean Carlton

    Interesting post Dino – and not to far out there for me!

    I’ve been in business for 25 years, and have studied yoga and meditation for the last seven years (recently, started teaching too!).

    Bringing the awareness of which you speak – teaching people to be in to be present in each and every moment is something that I bring to my business life as well.

    The two go hand in hand – do not spend your life chasing the next deal, the big escape, the pot of gold – simply work in the current moment to the best of your current abilities, with the right intention. If the rest is coming to you, it will arrive at the right time. If it is not, worrying about it will not change the outcome – it will only spoil the journey!

    • http://diyblogger.net/about Dino Dogan

      Words of wisdom from @DinoCarlton -> Worrying about the next big deal will not change the outcome – it will only spoil the journey.

      I had to tweet that shit :-)

      Btw..your site is coming along nicely. I’ve bookmarked it. Will be visiting often.

      • http://www.unleashingthetiger.com Dean Carlton

        LOL – err, thanks for the RT Dino….I think! ;)

        And thanks for the feedback on my site – still early days, lot’s to learn, 20-30 draft posts in the pipe, taking all the advice and feedback from those that have done the hard yards.

        Loving the badassery that I’m finding here!

  • http://www.mylifestylemax.com Stacey Herbert

    Dino..are you in my head. After a vipassanna in Thailand last year, I was really turned on to meditation. Got back to my western world an my practice hit the skids. Last night I took to the floor and the silence again..it was like starting from scratch. I guess I am the cloth, lol
    This is greatness- simple

    • http://diyblogger.net/about Dino Dogan

      I saw you were struggling so I put this video together just for you :-)

  • http://www.getting-unstuck.com/http://fearlessdating.wordpress.com/http://www.getting-unstuck.com/ RILEY HARRISON

    Hey Dino,
    Big believer in the power and benefits of meditation. That being said, It is the most difficult behavior/practice to install into my life on a regular basis. I always feel refreshed and rejuvenated afterwards and yet a daily practice requires a discipline that eludes me.
    Riley

    • http://diyblogger.net/about Dino Dogan

      If you transcribe the video you will discover something surprising and useful :-)

  • http://stanfaryna.wordpress.com Stan Faryna

    May the force be with you…

    • http://diyblogger.net/about Dino Dogan

      ..and may every woman you meet be into you, as well :-)

      Now, THAT is a well-wish, aint it?

  • http://www.realityburst.com Eugene

    You are always outlandish and woo woo woo!

    But for real, this is great advice. It really hit home for me on more than just a business level because I’ve been thinking about this a lot recently. Being self aware of my emotions and where they’re coming from is something I really need to work on (at least that’s what my girlfriend tells me :) ).

    I think being self aware provides you a tool to achieve more balance. In business and life in general. Something I definitely need to work on.

    • http://diyblogger.net/about Dino Dogan

      Ok..this is going to sound weird…but, I remember watching a meeting and seeing everyone’s posture, tone of voice, body positioning, etc. Including mine.

      It was the most vivid example of the observer/observed I’ve ever achieved myself and it was in a business setting. Happens (to a lesser degree most of the time) in “real” life as well. ..its soooo useful.

      • http://www.realityburst.com Eugene

        That’s not weird at all! I notice things like that about other people all the time. Sometimes I even surprise myself with the details I notice about OTHER people.

        I guess my problem, and something I really need to work on, is being able to observe myself.

  • http://live-your-love.com/ Brankica U

    OK, I think I saw two dogs and yours it trying to hump the little one :)

    Glad AZ doing you good :) Kisses for y’all!!!

    • http://diyblogger.net/about Dino Dogan

      haha..yup..the little white one is Gwen, a 14lbs terrier who rules the roost :-)

  • http://www.claudiaurreta.com Claudia

    Excellent article, Dino. Thanks for sharing this because people usually think meditation is about letting go and emptying your mind and since they can’t make it, they stop meditating. But they are really missing out. I couldn’t live without my daily meditations and my business wouldn’t be growing!

    • http://diyblogger.net/about Dino Dogan

      Thnx Claudia. I feel a lot of Eastern woo woo woo gets a bad rep from the hard core Western biz people, little do we realize how useful it can really be.

      Glad you’re engaging in mindful awareness. Its not a topic oft discussed in biz circles, but Im glad I’ve found a kindred spirit :-)

  • http://www.lsgeekster.blogspot.com Kira Permunian

    Good thing you have stressed it out coz I’ll be having meditation this Saturday. I have learned some few things here and I think it’s gonna be some few important in a business. With patience, dedication and focus, Oh these three are very crucial in human life. I kinda overlooked focus and patience.

    I hope my mind will be cleared this Saturday.

    • http://diyblogger.net/about Dino Dogan

      Good luck…let me know how it went :-)

  • Adrienne

    Loved the video Dino and your spin on things. I’ve been practicing meditation for a couple of years now and have gotten so much better at this. It does take practice, a LOT of practice. Your explanation was a good one, it’s not about quieting the mind. Good luck with that guys!!! I won’t even tell you some of my experiences that I’ve had because of my mediation because you think people will think you’re out there. Woe….

    But, it’s so good for the soul and has helped me relax much more too! So many benefits, too many to share.

    Thanks Dino…

    Adrienne

    • http://diyblogger.net/about Dino Dogan

      Thnx Adrienne. Its hard to put into words how much it helps, doesnt it? When you’re able to take that awareness into everyday situations, the benefits multiply.

      Good luck with your practice :-)

  • http://twitter.com/RyanCritchett Ryan Critchett

    Totally with it man! I know that meditation relates in a very direct way to business. I’ve been experimenting with it for a couple years and it’s an integral part of my everyday life. I can’t live without a clear mind, I’d be in a panic driven frenzy like 95% of other people.

    Had no idea we were so much alike. Great post.

    • http://diyblogger.net/about Dino Dogan

      What do you do when a meditative experiment blows up in your face? In other words, what happens when the noise doesnt allow you to center and balance yourself?

      • http://twitter.com/RyanCritchett Ryan Critchett

        Good question. 

        Certainly, as I believe you know, that does happen. Strangely, what helps me the most in those situations is trying to reconsider the fact that it’s all neurons firing. Once I take it from concepts (slowing down my thinking) to brain physiology (stopping networks from firing), it somehow makes it easier. 

        On the other hand, when it just doesn’t seem possible, I’ll stare at something for 20 minutes and keep guiding back to it if I stray. That shuts me up.  

        • http://diyblogger.net/about Dino Dogan

          Those are both great techniques. nicely done :-)

  • http://twitter.com/lifeforinstance Life, for instance

    Dino,
    I like your take on meditation. I have always found it IMPOSSIBLE to quiet my mind and yep, I’m not a patient person. So I like your suggestion of being aware of the noise and follow it to its source. I will give that a go whenI “try” to meditate again tonight! Also loved the cloth story. Thanks for this!
    Lori
    P.S. It was a little out there, but that’s why I’m RT-ing it!

    • http://diyblogger.net/about Dino Dogan

      so..how was it? Did you do it? 

  • http://www.slymarketing.com Jens P. Berget

    Wow, I think I should have adjusted the sound a little.. because when you started out meditating, I jumped about two feet in my chair :)

    I totally get what you’re saying, even though I have never tried meditating. It looks a little funny from the outsite, although I feel like joining, because it looks like the person meditating is in full control. I have spent a lot of time lately to relax, and become aware of what I’m doing in business and in life. I believe it’s sort of like meditating, although I’m not closing my eyes and focusing on breathing. I have head phones on and playing rock music at the highest possible level… but it works for me. I feel relaxed and I feel in control, and isn’t that what it’s all about? :)

    Jens

    • http://diyblogger.net/about Dino Dogan

      People get this one wrong all the time. They think meditation is about sitting cross legged. The ultimate purpose of meditation is to take the awareness with you in whatever you do or wherever you go…whether its a full blast, head bangin session or a client meet.

      So keep on rockin :-)

  • http://www.todayhaspower.com Rob

    Hey Dino,
    I enjoyed your take on it. It was brought home well with the white cloth. I think the awareness you mention is touched  on in Malcolm Gladwell’s, Blink. An interesting read, but covers this awareness on a micro level. How closely do you relate awareness with intuitiveness and possibly instinct? I’ve also had some time in Martial Arts and that has brought a certain level of awareness. But, I’m looking for more and will be giving this a go this week. Thanks.  

    • http://diyblogger.net/about Dino Dogan

      I think intuitiveness is simply awareness that’s not disclosed. Instinct on the other hand is deeper I believe, but the right instinct is tied to awareness.

      So if you ask me, I’d say that being aware of your awareness is a precursor to intuitiveness and instinct. Hope that makes sense intuitively and instinctively :-)

  • http://frankdickinson.me/ Frank Dickinson

    I get it Dino – definitely get it. This awareness that we gain through meditation can and should be carried out into our life and business. The focus and dedication that it takes to meditate – is also gained through the meditative practice.

    I come away – aware that I am more focus and dedicated.

    Beautiful stuff!

  • http://www.tracyshaffer.com tracetime

    Definitely useful on two levels. The third I found missing.
    1. better business through expanded awareness (rather than selling)
    2. better living through expanded awareness (rather than selling)
    3. I wanted you to levitate.

    • http://diyblogger.net/about Dino Dogan

      lol…I’ll work on the levitation portion of my meditative practice, expect a follow up post soon :-)

  • MarkusOrlyus

    Thanks for response on Triberr, @dino_dogan. I’m linking to this blog for my post on Meditation today. Sweet.