Master the Art of Connection through Presence | The Mindvalley Podcast | EP #50

In this Mindvalley podcast, Vishen sits down with Austin Mao to explore "Ultra Presence"—a revolutionary approach to staying present in every moment of life. They dive into how this state can transform your relationships, creativity, and sense of self. Austin shares his journey from a tech entrepreneur to a spiritual guide, offering tools and practices for embodying presence amidst the chaos of modern life. Timestamps: [00:03:00] - A Life-Changing Retreat Experience Austin recounts his first transformative retreat in Mexico that reshaped his identity. How can a retreat completely alter the way you see yourself? [00:08:00] - Addicted to Distraction: Are You Truly Present? Austin reveals his past addiction to phones and distractions, echoing what most of us experience daily. Are you unknowingly detached from your life? [00:09:00] - A Lesson from the Dalai Lama Discover the profound story of how the Dalai Lama practices presence with everyone he meets. Could his approach change how you connect with people? [00:14:00] - The Real Reason Behind Anger Austin explains how our unconscious parts, like a need for validation, drive anger and conflict. Could your frustrations stem from a deeper emotional need? [00:17:00] - The Practice of 'Ultra Presence' Austin walks Vishen through a live demonstration of how to achieve ultra presence—holding multiple layers of awareness in your relationships and environment. [00:27:00] - You vs. Me: A Unique Conflict Resolution Tool Vishen and Austin try a playful yet powerful exercise that transforms how you approach conflicts in relationships. Could this exercise save your next argument? [00:35:00] - The Question That Unlocks True Connection Austin shares a question that goes beyond "How are you?" and invites deeper connections: "What's it like to be you right now?" Join my personal newsletter to get exclusive lessons on growth, performance, and transformation. Each week, you’ll receive powerful tools and ideas to elevate your mind and redesign your life - https://start.mindvalley.com/EHYqZX3A Watch now to learn how to cultivate deeper connections and live fully in the present moment. Enjoyed this podcast? Leverage the latest techniques from the world's best entrepreneurs, biohackers, and modern masters... join Mindvalley for free 👉 https://go.mindvalley.com/aESXjCBH The Mindvalley Podcast can be accessed on all podcast platforms. Simply tune in to your preferred podcast channel to watch the show 👉 https://open.spotify.com/show/33x8LqNwzBthoVa3im6NdO #UltraPresence #MindfulLiving #DeepConnection