<p>In this episode of <em>Passion Struck</em>, host John R. Miles sits down with <strong>Janet Ettele</strong>—author, musician, and student of Buddhist teacher Khentrul Lodrö Thayé Rinpoche—to explore the transformative power of <strong>Joyous Effort</strong>, one of the Six Perfections in Buddhist philosophy.</p><p>Together, John and Janet discuss why true purpose isn’t about checking boxes or external achievements, but about how we show up, again and again, with intention and heart. Janet opens up about her journey from Berklee College of Music to the dharma path and how writing her “How Life Works” fiction series helped her embody Buddhist teachings in everyday scenarios.</p><p>If you’ve ever struggled to stay motivated, felt overwhelmed by spiritual jargon, or wondered how to bring ancient wisdom into a modern life—this episode is a balm and a guide.</p><p>Click here for the full show notes:</p><p><strong>Join the Ignition Room!</strong></p><p>Join the new free Passion Struck Community to win Passion Struck merchandise! - The Ignition Room: <a href="https://station.page/passionstruck" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://station.page/passionstruck</a></p><p>Together, John and Janet explore:</p><ol><li><strong>Joyous Effort</strong> is not about forcing or hustling—it's a compassionate commitment to growth and presence.</li><li><strong>The Six Perfections</strong> (Paramitas) offer a practical framework for living with wisdom, generosity, and balance.</li><li><strong>Routine, repetition, and practice</strong>—often overlooked—can be sacred tools for transformation.</li><li><strong>You don’t need a monastery to practice spirituality</strong>; daily life is your training ground.</li></ol><p><br></p><p>Catch more of Janet Ettele: <a href="https://janetettele.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://janetettele.com/</a></p><p>Catch More of Passion Struck:</p><ul><li><a href="https://passionstruck.com/why-hustle-culture-is-toxic-john-miles/?swcfpc=1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">My solo episode on Why Hustle Culture Is Toxic (And How to Break Free From It)</a></li><li><a href="https://passionstruck.com/homaira-kabir-overcome-the-tyranny-of-perfection/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Can't miss my episode with Homaira Kabir on How You Overcome the Tyranny of Perfection</a></li><li><a href="https://passionstruck.com/susan-cain-the-happiness-of-being-bittersweet/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">My episode with Susan Cain on What is the Happiness of Being Bittersweet</a></li><li><a href="https://passionstruck.com/thomas-curran-breaking-free-from-perfection-trap/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Listen to my interview with Thomas Curran on Breaking Free From the Perfection Trap</a></li><li><a href="https://passionstruck.com/matthew-weintrub-psychedelic-origin-of-religion/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Catch my interview with Matthew Weintrub on the Psychedelic Origin of Religion</a></li><li><a href="https://passionstruck.com/avoid-the-trap-of-effortless-perfection/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Listen to my solo episode on Why You Should Avoid the Trap of Effortless Perfection</a></li></ul><p><br></p><p>If you liked the show, please leave us a review—it only takes a moment and helps us reach more people! Don’t forget to include your Twitter or Instagram handle so we can thank you personally.</p><p>How to Connect with John:</p><ul><li>Connect with John on Twitter at <a href="https://twitter.com/John_RMiles" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@John_RMiles</a></li><li>Follow him on Instagram at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/john_r_miles/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@John_R_Miles</a></li><li>Subscribe to our <a href="https://dashboard.simplecast.com/accounts/85feb7a6-7f1a-4066-9a1d-a29e70386613/shows/5ceb52e3-6ac2-4698-82cb-ce8214a5be04/episodes/3d18f7e7-d47a-4a3e-99f4-a2a73f71a28d/#" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">main YouTube Channel</a> and to our <a href="https://dashboard.simplecast.com/accounts/85feb7a6-7f1a-4066-9a1d-a29e70386613/shows/5ceb52e3-6ac2-4698-82cb-ce8214a5be04/episodes/3d18f7e7-d47a-4a3e-99f4-a2a73f71a28d/#" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">YouTube Clips Channel</a></li><li>For more insights and resources, visit <a href="https://johnrmiles.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">John’s website</a></li></ul><p><br></p><p>Want to explore where you stand on the path to becoming Passion Struck? Take our 20-question quiz on <a href="https://passionstruck.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Passionstruck.com</a> and find out today!</p><p>See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a