Benjamin Shalva - Ambition Addiction

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Connor Beaton

Education, Relationships, Self-improvement, Mental Health, Society & Culture, Health & Fitness

4.8 • 591 Ratings

🗓️ 6 February 2017

⏱️ 39 minutes

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Summary

Benjamin Shalva is writer, Rabbi, yoga instructor, meditation teacher & spiritual guide. In his latest book, ambition addiction, he dives into how modern culture is designed to drive people to be addicted to ambition. In this episode he breaks down what healthy ambition looks like and how to find a deeper sense of balance while still achieving your desired level of success. Subscribe on iTunes, SoundCloud, Stitcher Radio, TuneIn For more episodes visit us at ManTalks.comFacebook | Instagram | Twitter Some questions Roger & Connor asks... Could share a defining moment for you? (2:00) What is it about ambition that we're so addicted to right now? (5:39) What are some life factors that play into ambition? (7:49) What are some signs that ambition is becoming a problem in your life? (9:51) What are some steps to living healthy & productive ambition? (23:33) Rapid Fire Questions (33:36) Did you enjoy the podcast? If so please leave us a review on iTunes or Stitcher. It helps our podcast get into the ears of new listeners, which expands the ManTalks community! Thank You to the Team: Editing & Mixing by: Aaron Johnson Theme music by: Parlange & Latenite Automatic See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	You've got some living yet to do.
0:05.6	I won't give up on you.
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0:14.3	Hey guys and gals,
0:15.1	welcome to another episode of the Man Talks podcast where we're dedicated to building better
0:18.8	men through conversation, connection, and
0:21.0	community. My name is Roger Nairn. And I'm Connor Beaton. This podcast brings together the best
0:26.7	thought leaders, teachers, and extraordinary individuals to teach and mentor you on how to be a
0:31.8	top performer in life, love, and business. Imagine having experienced mentors with decades of wisdom delivered right to your ears.
0:39.3	On this podcast, we talk about purpose, legacy, influence, love, sex, success, and so much more.
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0:53.3	or go to www.w.com.
0:56.6	So let's bring on today's guest, Benjamin Shalva.
0:59.7	Self-described ambition addict Benjamin Shalva, who wrote the book, Spiritual Cross Training,
1:05.0	and has written an insightful and illuminating new book for anyone who wants to control that destructive strain of ambition
1:11.4	and live with integrity. The book is called Ambition Addiction, How to Go Slow, Give Thanks,
1:16.8	and Discover Joy Within. In it, he identifies the signs and symptoms of ambition addiction
1:21.6	and profiles iconic achievers to help readers identify unhealthy motivations. Then it reveals the five steps to living a fulfilling
1:29.5	life of healthy, productive ambition in which grand but elusive fantasies give way to the true
1:34.9	happiness of the here and now. So let's bring on Mr. Benjamin Shalva.
1:44.4	Hey Benjamin. Welcome to the Mantox podcast.
1:46.7	Thank you so much for joining us.
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