All You Need is 1 YES (How To Push Through Rejection)

What’s a recent rejection you faced? What keeps you going after rejection? Today, Jay takes us inside the iHeart Studio at the Doha Web Summit for a candid, unfiltered conversation with his best friend of nearly two decades, Nanda. Nanda joins Jay for an impromptu discussion that takes us on a journey through their friendship, personal growth, and the pivotal moments that have shaped their lives. Jay and Nanda reflect on the transitions that defined them—from Jay’s life as a monk and the challenges of reintegration into the corporate world, to Nanda’s bold decision to leave his successful career in law to pursue his true passion. They dive deep into the importance of humility, resilience, and self-awareness, sharing powerful lessons on navigating failure, taking risks, and reinventing oneself with purpose. In this episode, you'll learn: How to Overcome Career Transitions and Reinvent Yourself How to Handle Failure and Rejection with Resilience How to Develop a Winner’s Mindset Without Burnout How to Balance Ambition with Spirituality How to Make Big Life Decisions with Confidence Your journey is unfolding exactly as it should—every challenge, every transition, and every unexpected twist is shaping you into the person you're meant to become. With Love and Gratitude, Jay Shetty What We Discuss: 00:00 Intro 03:13 19 Years of Friendship 04:05 How It Feels to Restart Your life 07:12 The Beast Mindset 09:30 Humans Function in 2 Ways 12:38 Taking a Risk for a Career Shift 19:00 Failure to Success Mindset 21:35 Start Investing in Yourself 24:55 How to Raise Resilient Kids 27:50 Your Life Becomes the Stories 31:48 Navigating Male Friendships 36:19 The Winner's Mindset 38:39 Living in the Spirit of Gratitude 42:04 Pause to Celebrate Success See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices