A Monk's 9-Step Formula for Success

In this video, I'm sharing a different perspective on what it means to be successful—not from the usual lenses of Buddhism or psychology, but from my own personal experience. To me, true success means being healthy both internally and externally, and over the years, I've discovered several key conditions that have helped me and others achieve this balance. Here are the 9 factors I believe are essential for success: 1. Meditation – Cultivate inner peace and clarity by practicing mindfulness regularly. 2. Take Time to Turn Off – Create moments to disconnect from the noise and recharge. 3. Make Resolutions – Make daily prayers and wishes. 4. Practice Generosity – Give freely and openly, without expecting anything in return. 5. Reflect – Regularly take time to look inward and assess your thoughts, actions, and growth. 6. Stay Close to Teachers & Mentors – Surround yourself with those who inspire and guide you. 7. Give Without Conditions – Offer your help and kindness without strings attached. 8. Make Time to Improve Yourself – Continuously seek growth and learning in all aspects of life. 9. Keep Your Environment Clean – Maintain a clean, organized space around you to support mental clarity. I hope these tips inspire you on your journey to success. I'd love to hear which of these resonates most with you or what you’ve found to be helpful in your own experience. Leave a comment below and let's share our paths to success! I hope this is helpful. Enjoy! #monks #buddhism #mentalhealth Timestamp: 0:00 Intro 1:38 Meditation 4:31 Turn off 6:40 Make resolutions 8:32 Practice generosity 10:38 Have time to reflect 14:00 Stay close to teachers & mentors 16:05 Give without conditions 19:41 Improve yourself 22:16 Keep environment clean ____________________________________ FREE Video-Led Meditation Retreats: 🔶 https://nickkeomahavong.com/retreats ____________________________________ FREE downloads below: ✅ FREE 21-Day Meditation Habit Builder: https://forms.gle/E4r8ntQDPTd2rwJg6 ✅ How to Become a Monk FREE Guide: https://forms.gle/8b3GX9Hkds9PffJc9 ✅ FREE Self-Care Checklist: https://forms.gle/Rds3vAEQ6uNmmeWs6 ____________________________________ ✅ Venerable Nick’s Website: https://www.nickkeomahavong.com/ ____________________________________ Ordination Opportunities: 🔶 Be a Monk Ordination Program: With minimalism and simplicity at its core, The Pa Pae Meditation Retreat gives Westerners the opportunity to ease into becoming a monk in a forest setting for those seeking short term and long term ordination. https://beamonk.org/ ____________________________________ Meditation Retreat: 🔶 (Chiang Mai, Thailand) Join the Pa Pae Meditation Retreat if you would like to meditate in the beautiful nature of the Chiang Mai mountains. They offer daily meditation guidance and opportunities for long term stay as a volunteer. https://www.papaemeditation.org/thailand/ ____________________________________ Get a copy of Venerable Nick's Books: 🔴 The Buddhist Cleanse: The 1-Day Spiritual Detox https://www.amazon.com/Buddhist-Cleanse-1-Day-Spiritual-Detox-ebook/dp/B08V1Y6STX 🔴 The Building Blocks of Meditation: The Purpose of Meditation and How to Start a Daily Practice That Actually Sticks https://amzn.to/3pWAGhe 🔴 The Building Blocks of Meditation Journal: Sharpening Your Skills of Observation https://amzn.to/3t2qVA1 ____________________________________ 🔶 Stay updated with any new resources, products, or other announcements by signing up for Nick Keomahavong’s mailing list: https://bit.ly/3aVWRx0 ____________________________________ Thanks for watching.