93. John Mackey: How to Transform Your Ego, Mistakes, and Rejections into Fuel for Excellence (While Loving Yourself Through It All)

John Mackey is the visionary founder of Whole Foods Market, one of the world's largest natural and organic foods retailers, which he sold to Amazon in 2017. Now leading Love.Life, his wellness-focused venture, John has spent over four decades studying consciousness, spirituality, and what it means to live an awakened life. A student of A Course in Miracles for 41 years, he recently shared his remarkable journey in his memoir "The Whole Story." In this profound conversation, John reveals the spiritual principles that transformed his relationship with failure, rejection, and his own ego—turning them into the very forces that fueled his extraordinary success.In this episode, you'll discover:• Why John's inner voice told him his future wife was "more conscious" than him on their first date—and how learning to trust that voice changed everything• The "Old Bob" technique: How naming and befriending your ego transforms it from your worst enemy into a manageable backseat passenger• Why you're guaranteed to make every mistake twice (and why that's actually perfect for your growth)• The simple daily test that reveals whether you're expanding toward your purpose or contracting away from it• How rejection becomes "redirection" when you understand you're planting seeds that may bloom years later• Why taking full responsibility for your life as "your dream" unlocks miraculous synchronicities and connections• The morning ritual that keeps you grounded and heart-centered no matter how chaotic your day becomes• How to love yourself unconditionally while maintaining the highest standards—without the self-criticism that cripples most high achieversThe path to greatness isn't about avoiding obstacles—it's about alchemizing them into wisdom, strength, and deeper love. John Mackey's journey from a young entrepreneur plagued by self-doubt to a conscious leader who built one of America's most beloved companies proves that your greatest challenges can become your most powerful teachers. Listen to the full episode to discover how to transform your inner world and create the life your soul is calling you to live.Connect with John:Website: https://love.life/Instagram: @iamjohnmackeyConnect with Raj:Instagram: @raj_janaSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/22Hrw6VWfnUSI45lw8LJBPYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@raj_janaLegal Disclaimer: The information and opinions discussed in this podcast are for educational and entertainment purposes only. The host and guests are not medical or mental health professionals, and their advice should not be a substitute for seeking professional help. Any action taken based on the information presented is strictly at your own risk. The podcast host and their guests shall have neither liability nor responsibility to any person or entity with respect to any loss, damage, or injury caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by information shared in this podcast. Consult your physician before making any changes to your mental health treatment or lifestyle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The Stay Grounded Podcast is your go-to resource for conversations that help you become the most grounded, authentic, and loving version of yourself that you can be. Each week, host Raj Jana -- co-founder of Liber8 -- uses his relentless curiosity to interview a diversity of guests who have mastered different concepts for living a life that’s true to them.With the help of Raj’s deep questions and his ability to distill complex subjects into digestible takeaways, regular listeners discover empowering perspectives around mindset, emotional well-being, and spirituality as well as tools and frameworks for developing the self-awareness needed to show up fully for the people and things that matter most in their lives. Our hope is that your mind can take a rest as your heart tunes into conversations that are designed to help you feel calm, uplifted, and loved. Each episode is designed to help you discover something new in yourself, offering messages that feel as if they were recorded just for you. You’ll feel like a fly on the wall as you witness honest and vulnerable conversations between friends that track the highs and lows experienced when you’re working to embody your true nature and purpose. No matter where you come from or what you’re going through, you’re not alone. This podcast is predicated on the idea that by authentically sharing our stories, we can inspire healing and insight for each other. In the words of the late Ram Dass, “We are all just walking each other home.”Welcome to the Stay Grounded family. For more information, head to www.rajjana.com/podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.