<p dir="ltr">What are you leaving behind in 2024?</p> <p dir="ltr">How do you plan to make more space for growth in 2025?</p> <p dir="ltr">Today, Jay  reflects on the art of letting go to make space for personal growth in 2025. He shares a transformative framework for self-improvement by identifying ten habits, beliefs, and mindsets to leave behind. Using the Buddha’s analogy of a raft, he emphasizes the importance of releasing old tools that no longer serve us to navigate life’s new challenges more freely.</p> <p dir="ltr">Jay taps into impactful topics, from overcoming the fear of mistakes to releasing self-consciousness and rethinking the cultural glorification of busyness. He encourages listeners to embrace risk, foster self-compassion, and reframe their relationship with time and perfectionism. Thought-provoking anecdotes, like the role of light and dark in optimizing sleep and the illusion of justice as a universal principle, provide actionable insights for creating a balanced and intentional life.</p> <p dir="ltr">In this episode, you'll learn:</p> <p dir="ltr">How to Let Go of Fear and Embrace Mistakes</p> <p dir="ltr">How to Balance Self-Criticism and Self-Compassion</p> <p dir="ltr">How to Stop Waiting for the Perfect Time</p> <p dir="ltr">How to Make Space for New Habits and Growth</p> <p dir="ltr">How to Find Silence in a Noisy World</p> <p dir="ltr">As we prepare to step into a new year, remember that growth doesn’t come from adding more to your plate – it comes from letting go of what no longer serves you. </p> <p dir="ltr">With Love and Gratitude,</p> <p dir="ltr">Jay Shetty</p> <p dir="ltr">What We Discuss:</p> <p dir="ltr">00:00 Intro</p> <p dir="ltr">01:29 The Journey Told by the Buddha</p> <p dir="ltr">04:57 #10: Avoid Making Mistakes </p> <p dir="ltr">08:09 #9: Leave Self-Consciousness Behind</p> <p dir="ltr">10:58 #8: Belief that Busy is Good</p> <p dir="ltr">14:05 #7: Turn Down the Noise</p> <p dir="ltr">16:08 #6: Walk Away from Waiting for Justice</p> <p dir="ltr">18:16 #5: Getting Serious About Light and Dark</p> <p dir="ltr">20:27 #4: Leave Self Criticism Behind</p> <p dir="ltr">21:53 #3: Waiting for the Perfect Time</p> <p dir="ltr">23:40 #2: Mediocrity </p> <p dir="ltr">25:48 #1: Stop Fighting Fate</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>