Man in the Making

In this episode we cover how Musashi, Japan's greatest 16th century samurai, handles self-mastery, isolation, social-distancing, loss and confusion. We all want to gain something from this global pandemic, and we should be learning as much as we can.  Thank you for all your support, shares, and feedback to the show. Please email Raj@rajanshankara.com to learn more about how to get involved.

Arthur Driessen is the first man to drive around the USA in a Tesla Model 3. Throughout his amazing journey he has studied every manner of life, from philosophy to plants, animals, and photography. We bring him on Man in the Making to discuss narcissists, relationships, divorce, and leadership.  For more about Arthur see: Website: https://voyagewithoutcarbon.com/ Youtube: Voyage Without Carbo...

In this special episode, we sit down with former monk Satyanatha to discuss life outside of the monastery, deep meditation philosophy, relationships, and what he does now that he’s not a monk.  Satyanatha lives in Brazil and is a renowned meditation teacher of his country, and brother monk to Rajan. The two served together as brother monks for years and trained under the same guru.  Find...

We finish up the works of Jordan Peterson and conclude with specifics on how to handle your character in order to become a success in life. Contact: raj@rajanshankara.com Please leave a review on Apple.

Embarking on an exhausting topic, we go over Jordan Peterson’s Maps of Meaning and 12 Rules for Life, and embark on defining our actions and beliefs, and breaking down the meaning of life. To ask us any questions or give show ideas, please message Raj at Raj@rajanshankara.com. Go to Rajan's website rajanshankara.com to learn more about the former monk.

We talk with Ross Victory about his life of writing, creating music, and pushing beyond limits when he could have easily turned away. Ross is an incredible example of life and we loved our conversation with this talented human. To see more of Ross google Ross Victory, visit his website directly at RossVictory.com To ask the guys some questions or give show ideas, please message Raj at Raj@rajansha...

In this episode we cover some thoughts on the virus and what it means for our life in the upcoming weeks; social circles and friendship leads us to talking about maturity and uplifting oneself. To reach out, email raj@rajanshankara.com or go to rajanshankara.com for more info on the former monk.

Helena Hollis is back, and joins us in a discussion about relationships, dating, single life, addiction to dating, and we cover our top five techniques for a successful partnership. For more info on Helena Hollis and her story see, Cocoridge.com. You can connect with her through her various social platforms provided on her website.   Please leave a review, share and reach out to us at raj@raj...

Frederick Douglass was born into slavery with nothing and soon rose to prominence as a liberator of his fellow slaves. His speeches, writings, and activism caused many to question the meaning of slavery itself. In this week's episode we talk about his first autobiography, his first 27 years in his own words, and his path from chains to freedom. Thank you for listening. Please share, offer feedback...

We take a break from reading books and reach into Raj's stockpile of reader questions for a good old fashioned Q&A. Thanks for listening and don't forget to subscribe, share, and give feedback. To learn more about Raj, visit rajanshankara.com or email Raj@rajanshankara.com to contact directly. Also, check out his 30 day meditation course for beginners at https://courses.rajanshankara.com/cours...

In this week's episode, Rajan and Rokas are joined by Helena Hollis, Founder and CEO of Cocoridge Coconut Water. The group talks about how people see the world of decisions, how to make better ones, and the process in getting that started.  For more info on Helena Hollis and her story see, Cocoridge.com. You can connect with her through her various social platforms provided on her website. &n...

00:11 - Question from a listener; 06:45 - Introduction to Miyamoto Musashi; 09:49 - Beginning of reading; Get your copy of Rajan's book "Everything is Your Fault" here: https://www.amazon.com/Everything-Your-Fault-Responsibility-Leadership/dp/178904359X/ref=sr_1_1 Website: https://rajanshankara.com/ Meditation Academy: https://zenmind.teachable.com/ Short snippets from podcast: https://www.youtube...

A snippet from the text read in the episode: "The reward is the attention that we got from our parents or from other people like siblings, teachers, and friends. We soon develop a need to hook other people's attention in order to get the reward. The reward feels good, and we keep doing what others want us to do in order to get the reward. With that fear of being punished and that fear of not getti...

One of the most difficult problems to face is our mortality, but if we were able to overcome the fear of all fears, what can't we overcome? The essay covered in this episode provides a different perspective to time and life, with the basis that life is long enough if the whole of it is well invested. Visit our Facebook community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/574982369917412/

In this episode Rajan reads and breaks down chapters 1-3 of The Discourses of Epictetus. Visit our Facebook community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/574982369917412/

In this episode Rajan reads from Robert Elliot Speer's lecture, The Stuff of Manhood. Visit our Facebook community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/574982369917412/

The first episode of season 2 for Man in the Making just dropped, and the episode was a blast to record. We cover the powerful 1872 speech “Self Made Men” one of history’s most effective leaders and one of Rajan's biggest role models, Frederick Douglass. For more about Rajan, see rajanshankara.com

Episode 1 of Season 2 is scheduled to be released on the 8th January 2020. To interact with like-minded people feel free to join the 'Man in the Making Podcast Community" on Facebook. Contact - ManInTheMaking4@gmail.com for any questions/ enquiries

Timestamp: 3:00 – Discrimination; 5:05 – Is it going to hurt someone, is it going to hurt you, is it going to damage something?; 6:20 - Detachment; 9:38 – Dispassion; 13:50 – You do not have to avoid the moments of darkness and despair; 15:34 – A quote from the stoics; 20:44 – The negative emotion from outside influences is part of life; 23:42 – Once we think we’ve transcended something, it’s goin...

This episode is aimed to help people who have close friends or family members who are suffering, or are in that state themselves.

This episode is structured to be a practical guide to practising discipline and self-development. Timestamp: 00:21 – Background; 02:55 – Waking up early; 21:09 – Meditation; 26:24 – Reading; 34:24 – Writing/ Journaling; 39:56 – Movement & Nutrition; 50:18 – Cold Shower (not part of the 7 levels); 55:45 – Observing language; 1:03:03 – Challenges and taking the blame; Courses: https://courses.ra...

This episode is part 1 of a 2 part series relating to Self-development and Self-discipline. To find out more about Rajan, go to his website: https://rajanshankara.com/

The following is covered in this episode: Definition of self-actualization, self-realization and the detachment of the ego, Abraham Maslow's eight ways to self-actualize and the characteristics of self-actualizing people, self-exploration and action, transforming the mundane, and answering a question on happiness posted by a listener in the 'Man in the Making Podcast Community' Facebook group.

This episode is centred around the following: manipulating energy directly and indirectly, the importance of silence, shum meditation, and Nikola Tesla's quotes “If you want to find the secrets of the universe, think in terms of energy, frequency and vibration” and “The scientists of today think deeply instead of clearly. One must be sane to think clearly, but one can think deeply and be quite ins...

The following is covered in this week's episode: Definition of energy and the energy equation, observing your energy expenditure, what depletes and increases energy, practical application of energy (Discrimination, Detachment, and Dispassion), what to focus your attention and energy on, the impact of waking up early, and how willpower connects to energy.