Summary

Patrick Rhone is an essayist, speaker, personal guide, and author of 6 books living in Saint Paul, MN with his wife and nine-year-old daughter. Through his writing, he tells personal stories and explores ideas about living a life of mindfulness, compassion, introspection, and truth. He says, “Writing is how I try to make the world a better, friendlier, stronger place.”

This is a chat about discovering who you are. Find your journey and live a more purposeful life through mindfulness, minimalism, and truth.

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Key Take Outs

• The I and the Self – Who are you?
• Consciousness (awareness) and none dualism. We are everything and nothing at the same time.
• A practice of mindfulness. The Why and how. Try creating a few moments of peace.
• The journey of life – there are many paths, choose yours.

Quick round questions

Do you have any routines and rituals that you believe contribute to your success?

Mindfulness, meditation, walks, nature, time with his daughter.

What advice would you give your 20-year-old self?

Keep writing.

What is the meaning of success?

Now.

What is your number one productivity advice?

Learn how to say “no.” Find the trash can, delete and declutter.

What advice would you give someone that needing/wanting to make a change?

Discover who you are.

Favourite Food

Ice-cream.

Favorite Leisure Activity

Hiking

Favourite Book

For Whom the Bell Tolls by Ernest Hemmingway

enough by Patrick Rhone

This Could Help by Patrick Rhone

Favourite Quote

“Just be kind.”

Do we all have a why?

Yes! Ask yourself who are you.

What does living with passion and purpose mean?

Right now.

How to find Patrick Rhone

Patrick is currently not currently online but his books and more are available at patrickrhone.com.

Further Reading and Resources 

TED Talks: Ideas worth spreading

Psychology Today: Psychology Today is devoted exclusively to everybody’s favourite subject – Ourselves

Life Hack: Tips for Life

Elite Daily: The Voice of Generation Y

Four Hour Work Week: How to escape the 9-5, live anywhere and join the new rich.

The Minimalists: How to pursue a minimalist lifestyle and be happier.

Mind Hacks: Tips and Tricks for Using Your Brain

Rich Roll: Plantpowered Wellness Advocate

The Art of Charm: Build confidence, feel comfortable and networking differently.

American Psychological Association: The largest scientific and professional organization of psychologists in the United State

The Art of Manliness: Encouraging men to be better husbands, fathers, brothers, citizens.

Tiny Buddha: Simple wisdom for complex lives.

Brain Pickings: An inventory of cross-disciplinary interestingness, spanning art, science, design, history, philosophy, and more.

Mind Body Green: Lifestyle media brand dedicated to inspiring you to live your best life.

Zen Habits: Find simplicity and mindfulness in life.

Creative NonFiction: “true stories well told.” 

Addicted 2 Success: Motivation & Inspiration Website full of quotes and inspiring articles for entrepreneurs.

Barking Up the Wrong Tree: science-based answers and expert insight on how to be awesome at life.

The Positivity Blog: Practical articles on happiness, self-esteem, productivity and social skills.

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