As I entered the hotel lobby where Dandapaniji staying, I saw him coming out. He told me he had just finished another interview. Seeing his enthusiasm, we straight away started looking for a place to conduct his second interview for the day, which was with Life Positive. We went to an outdoor area with less noise. He politely asked if I wouldn't mind doing it on the staircase since it was in the shade and away from people; hence, quieter. I instantly agreed, my heart filled with joy and gratitude to be with this humble yet renowned man who trains world-class athletes, sitting beside me on the staircase, eager to answer my questions.
What do you do Dandapaniji?
I was a monk for 10 years after which I left the monastery I was in. I am a Hindu priest now. The biggest difference between a monk and a priest is that as a monk one practises Bhramacharya and does not earn money, but as a Hindu priest, one can get married which I did. And I have a four-year-old daughter.
I work as an advisor to entrepreneurs and athletes. I train them to understand how the mind works, how to leverage that understanding, and to focus their mind to get better at what they do.
[I read his book The Power of Unwavering Focus, in which he emphasises the importance of living a purpose-focussed life. Since I was so interested in that subject myself and also thought talking about purpose will resonate with a lot of people, I asked him about it.]
How does one find their purpose in life, especially if they are lost or clueless?
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