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Will Smith (@willsmith) is an actor, producer and musician, two-time Academy Award nominee, Grammy Award and NAACP award winner who has enjoyed a diverse career encompassing films, television and multi platinum records. Starting as a rapper in 1985, Smith is best known for his acting roles in The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, I Am Legend, the Bad Boys and Men in Black film series, Aladdin and Hitch. His vast filmography also includes transformative portrayals of true-life icons in Ali, The Pursuit of Happyness and Concussion. Today, Will Smith sits down with Jay Shetty to talk about his commitment to family, straying away from his father’s military mindset in search of true happiness, and how to live the golden rule - to treat others how you want to be treated. Jay Shetty’s Conversation With Will Smith: Today, Jay Shetty welcomes his dear friend, Will Smith as they reminisce about the happy times and adventures they spent together, and how their friendship flourished as Will studies the teachings of the Bhagavad Gita. Jay asks Will: “Tell us a bit about what you learned from your parents and how you were able to process it positively? It’s not easy to process negative emotions with positive thoughts.  Jay is curious about how Will continues to achieve success with a loving heart. It’s never easy to live with a military mindset yet even with success and fame it didn’t feel like true happiness. Jay asks listeners to put their minds in the middle path while Will suggests learning from an athlete’s mindset and level of discipline to manifest the things that they want in their life.  Jay mentions how Will’s grandmother had a huge impact in his life. It's all about finding peace by living your life in service. His parents, on the other hand, had different principles and pushed for totally different things, yet they showed him how life should be lived.  Jay talks about the hard work Will had to do that people don’t really see. A lot of people have not seen the learning accumulated through hard work, the sacrifices made along the way, and the military mindset that Will cradled so deeply within. Jay points out that most superheroes get their powers when bad things happen to them. This is also true for everyone, that most of our experiences happen to teach us a lesson. Will then added that there is no such thing as a bad experience. Jay taps into Will’s last moments with his father and how he coped with the loss. The lesson learned from the experience is to always be genuine with your every “Hello” and “Goodbye”, who knows it could be the last. Jay asks Will about how the tradition to learn new religion every year, how this strengthened his bond with Jada, and the lessons learned while studying these different religions. Jay talks to Will about the wisdom within books, how past people had lived through the same problems that most of us are dealing with today. Treating people the way you want to be treated is essential in maintaining peaceful relationships around you. Jay explains the Analogy of the Mirror wherein people become so disconnected from nature that everything becomes instant and our mindset has become NOW whereas nature is never instant.  Jay shares the first time he communicated with Will. It surprised him how Will can be so committed to the things he sets his mind on. And that prompted Jay to relearn and fall back in love with the things he fell in love years ago. Commitment is changing yourself through constant practice. Will explains why the central focus of his life is having a successful love relationship. This determination came after his experience with his parents divorce. He continues to seek knowledge on achieving this goal.  Will discusses why the concepts of ignorance and delusion are always the center of problems in every human relationship. All issues within human relations stem from a lack of understanding. Will retells his unforgettable encounter with Nelson Mandela and how he was offered to be his student about life struggles.  Jay is curious why Will is so moved by the Story of Arjun. Will eagerly explains the story and why it resonated with so much.   Jay explains that most of us are living our life based on the result of our actions, which we think is a sign of success. We shouldn’t be living a life based on the possible results of our actions, instead we should live for ourselves and our own happiness. Jay and Will agree on this: It's not a problem if you have comprehension of what's happening around you. You don't call things problems that you have complete comprehension of. Will relives his character as The Genie, a character so similar to his personality, his core. The concept of the sacred clown, the singing, dancing, and joy it brings, is beautiful conduit for the ideas.  Will Smith ON the Fast Five questions Like this show? Pease leave us a review here - even one sentence helps! Post a screenshot of you listening on Instagram & tag us so we can thank you personally! Episode Resources: Will Smith | Instagram Will Smith | Facebook Will Smith | YouTube Watch Amend and the Promise of America Achieve success in every area of your life with Jay Shetty’s Genius Community. Join over 10,000 members taking their holistic well-being to the next level today, at https://shetty.cc/OnPurposeGeniusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will Smith (@willsmith) is an actor, producer and musician, two-time Academy Award nominee, Grammy Award and NAACP award winner who has enjoyed a diverse career encompassing films, television and multi platinum records. Starting as a rapper in 1985, Smith is best known for his acting roles in The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, I Am Legend, the Bad Boys and Men in Black film series, Aladdin and Hitch. His vast filmography also includes transformative portrayals of true-life icons in Ali, The Pursuit of Happyness and Concussion. Today, Will Smith sits down with Jay Shetty to talk about his commitment to family, straying away from his father’s military mindset in search of true happiness, and how to live the golden rule - to treat others how you want to be treated. Jay Shetty’s Conversation With Will Smith: Today, Jay Shetty welcomes his dear friend, Will Smith as they reminisce about the happy times and adventures they spent together, and how their friendship flourished as Will studies the teachings of the Bhagavad Gita. Jay asks Will: “Tell us a bit about what you learned from your parents and how you were able to process it positively? It’s not easy to process negative emotions with positive thoughts.  Jay is curious about how Will continues to achieve success with a loving heart. It’s never easy to live with a military mindset yet even with success and fame it didn’t feel like true happiness. Jay asks listeners to put their minds in the middle path while Will suggests learning from an athlete’s mindset and level of discipline to manifest the things that they want in their life.  Jay mentions how Will’s grandmother had a huge impact in his life. It's all about finding peace by living your life in service. His parents, on the other hand, had different principles and pushed for totally different things, yet they showed him how life should be lived.  Jay talks about the hard work Will had to do that people don’t really see. A lot of people have not seen the learning accumulated through hard work, the sacrifices made along the way, and the military mindset that Will cradled so deeply within. Jay points out that most superheroes get their powers when bad things happen to them. This is also true for everyone, that most of our experiences happen to teach us a lesson. Will then added that there is no such thing as a bad experience. Jay taps into Will’s last moments with his father and how he coped with the loss. The lesson learned from the experience is to always be genuine with your every “Hello” and “Goodbye”, who knows it could be the last. Jay asks Will about how the tradition to learn new religion every year, how this strengthened his bond with Jada, and the lessons learned while studying these different religions. Jay talks to Will about the wisdom within books, how past people had lived through the same problems that most of us are dealing with today. Treating people the way you want to be treated is essential in maintaining peaceful relationships around you. Jay explains the Analogy of the Mirror wherein people become so disconnected from nature that everything becomes instant and our mindset has become NOW whereas nature is never instant.  Jay shares the first time he communicated with Will. It surprised him how Will can be so committed to the things he sets his mind on. And that prompted Jay to relearn and fall back in love with the things he fell in love years ago. Commitment is changing yourself through constant practice. Will explains why the central focus of his life is having a successful love relationship. This determination came after his experience with his parents divorce. He continues to seek knowledge on achieving this goal.  Will discusses why the concepts of ignorance and delusion are always the center of problems in every human relationship. All issues within human relations stem from a lack of understanding. Will retells his unforgettable encounter with Nelson Mandela and how he was offered to be his student about life struggles.  Jay is curious why Will is so moved by the Story of Arjun. Will eagerly explains the story and why it resonated with so much.   Jay explains that most of us are living our life based on the result of our actions, which we think is a sign of success. We shouldn’t be living a life based on the possible results of our actions, instead we should live for ourselves and our own happiness. Jay and Will agree on this: It's not a problem if you have comprehension of what's happening around you. You don't call things problems that you have complete comprehension of. Will relives his character as The Genie, a character so similar to his personality, his core. The concept of the sacred clown, the singing, dancing, and joy it brings, is beautiful conduit for the ideas.  Will Smith ON the Fast Five questions Like this show? Pease leave us a review here - even one sentence helps! Post a screenshot of you listening on Instagram & tag us so we can thank you personally! Episode Resources: Will Smith | Instagram Will Smith | Facebook Will Smith | YouTube Watch Amend and the Promise of America Achieve success in every area of your life with Jay Shetty’s Genius Community. Join over 10,000 members taking their holistic well-being to the next level today, at https://shetty.cc/OnPurposeGenius See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Everyone says that to start that successful business or make that dream promotion, you have to work harder and longer than anyone else. But is that sustainable? Is there a way you can achieve success without burning out? On this episode of On Purpose, Jay Shetty outlines 5 simple ways to succeed in your dream career while thriving in your life.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If On Purpose inspires you, Jay’s exclusive Genius workshops and meditations will take your life to the next level. Go to https://shetty.cc/OnPurposeGenius to learn more.  The world has been forever changed by the simple question: What if? What if Leonardo Da Vinci never painted the Mona Lisa? What if Steve Jobs never started Apple? What if Jennifer Doudna never pursued gene editing?  On this episode of On Purpose with Jay Shetty, Jay speaks with acclaimed author and journalist, Walter Isaacson, about his new book, Code Breaker: Jennifer Doudna, Gene Editing, and the Future of the Human Race. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If On Purpose inspires you, Jay’s exclusive Genius workshops and meditations will take your life to the next level. Go to https://shetty.cc/OnPurposeGenius to learn more.  Have you ever stopped doing something because you were scared of what other people will think? Has this held you back from your true self? On this episode of On Purpose, Jay Shetty talks about why we take other's opinions so seriously and let go of this obsession today. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If On Purpose inspires you, Jay’s exclusive Genius workshops and meditations will take your life to the next level. Go to https://shetty.cc/OnPurposeGenius to learn more.    Possibilities are all around us. We are more than who we think we are. But in order to truly become aware and find happiness, we need to move past the laws that we’ve let govern our mind and body and limit our potential.   On this episode of On Purpose with Jay Shetty, Jay talks with author Rhonda Byrne about her new book,The Greatest Secret, and how to use awareness to live a life filled with bliss and endless possibilities.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are you a perfectionist? It is totally fine if you answered yes! On this episode of On Purpose, Jay Shetty tells stories about how he overcame the perfectionist mindset and provides six simple steps for you to do it too.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You know and love this podcast. Jay’s exclusive Genius workshops and meditations take your well-being to the next level. Try them today at https://shetty.cc/OnPurposeGenius  During times like these, we need to access the best in us. When we are exhausted and running on empty, we are the worst version of ourselves. But Arianna Huffington is on a mission to push back against Burnout Culture and to set a new metric for success: thriving.   On this episode of On Purpose with Jay Shetty, Jay speaks with Arianna Huffington about steps we can take in our personal and professional lives to thrive even in the thick of challenges.  Check out Your Time to Thrive by  Marina Khidekel, the newest book from Thrive Global. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If On Purpose inspires you, Jay’s exclusive Genius workshops and meditations will take your life to the next level. Go to https://shetty.cc/OnPurposeGenius to learn more.  Money. Kids. Parents. Housework. These are the pieces of everyday life that we either work with or against and sometimes it’s difficult to remember that our partner is on our team. It’s often said that practice makes perfect. But who knew that we should also be practicing how we argue with our partner? On this episode of On Purpose with Jay Shetty, Jay explains three strategies on how to conduct better arguments to find the root cause and move past conflict. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You know and love this podcast. Jay’s exclusive Genius workshops and meditations take your well-being to the next level. Try them today at https://shetty.cc/OnPurposeGenius  Welcome to the first episode of Coach Conversations, a monthly YouTube and Podcast series where we get to talk about the things that truly impact our minds, hearts and lives. This month’s topic: finding your purpose, leading with gratitude and as the new Coach campaign, Coach It Forward, encourages —telling the people in your life how they have moved your world forward.  Today, Jay Shetty speaks with Jennifer Lopez about how she defined her true purpose to create her legendary career -- and how you can do the same! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Have you ever backed down from an opportunity at work because you didn’t think you were capable enough? Did you have anyone there to tell you otherwise? On this episode of On Purpose with Jay Shetty, Jay Shetty discusses the importance of finding mentorship and how it can help you reach your most ambitious career goals. Want to join my mission? Discover how you can become a Jay Shetty Certified Coach at www.jayshettycoaching.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If On Purpose inspires you, Jay’s exclusive Genius workshops and meditations will take your life to the next level. Go to https://shetty.cc/OnPurposeGenius to learn more.  Life moves fast, especially when you’re used to speeds of over 200 mph! But mellow living in the slow lane requires intention. But who has the time?  On this episode of On Purpose with Jay Shetty, Jay speaks with Dancia Patrick about the strategies she’s used to slow down to build an intentional life and the habits she’s implemented in her post-racing chapter. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You know and love this podcast. Jay’s exclusive Genius workshops and meditations take your well-being to the next level. Try them today at https://shetty.cc/OnPurposeGenius  Every person on the planet wants to be understood. But sometimes what we do to feel understood leaves us feeling even more lonely. On this episode of On Purpose with Jay Shetty, Jay Shetty explains the difference between seeking validation and wanting to be seen. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You know and love this podcast. Jay’s exclusive Genius workshops and meditations take your well-being to the next level. Try them today at https://shetty.cc/OnPurposeGenius  At 15, Susan felt like she had so many emotions swirling around her head she could hardly speak. Now a world-renowned psychologist, Susan has not only learned to navigate her emotions--she has written the book on it.  This week, Jay Shetty speaks with Harvard Psychologist Susan David and author of Emotional Agility about how to better understand and befriend your emotions, and how this emotional agility will make you a better communicator.  Quiz: https://www.susandavid.com/quiz Book: https://www.susandavid.com/about-emotional-agility  Ted Talk: https://www.susandavid.com/the-talks  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You know and love this podcast. Jay’s exclusive Genius workshops and meditations take your well-being to the next level. Try them today at https://shetty.cc/OnPurposeGenius  Pause. Put your phone down. Take a deep breath. It’s time for bed! On this episode of On Purpose with Jay Shetty, Jay Shetty describes simple habits to build into your bedtime routine to improve your sleep and thrive 24 hours a day.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You know and love this podcast. Jay’s exclusive Genius workshops and meditations take your well-being to the next level. Try them today at https://shetty.cc/OnPurposeGenius  Anxiety. Depression. Self-doubt. We all experience these mental blocks that hold us back. Even globe-trotting rappers need to face the music. This week, Jay Shetty speaks with rapper Big Sean about his journey through the music industry & the importance of mental health and self-care every step of the way. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You know and love this podcast. Jay’s exclusive Genius workshops and meditations take your well-being to the next level. Try them today at https://shetty.cc/OnPurposeGenius  When Jay was a kid, he got up in front of his class only to be laughed off stage by his peers. This event easily could have made him scared to speak in public again. But instead, facing his fears helped him build the confidence to not only speak in public, but create a podcast that is listened to by millions of people.  On this episode of On Purpose with Jay Shetty, Jay Shetty dispels the myths about confidence and provides simple tools to feel stronger and more empowered in your relationships, work, and life. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is a special TWO part episode!  You love On Purpose because it inspires your life. Have you tried Jay’s Genius workshops and meditations to access even deeper well-being? Learn more at https://shetty.cc/OnPurposeGenius  Adam is a world-renowned psychologist at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. So you’d think he understands his mind enough to get things right the first time, right? Think again.  This week, Jay Shetty speaks with Adam Grant about his new book Think Again and the importance of being open to rethinking what you once thought you knew.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If On Purpose inspires you, Jay’s exclusive Genius workshops and meditations will take your life to the next level. Go to https://shetty.cc/OnPurposeGenius to learn more.  Ernest Hemmingway once said, “We’re stronger in the places where we’ve been broken.” In matters of love, this can sometimes be forgotten.  On this episode of On Purpose with Jay Shetty, Jay Shetty reflects on love, heartbreak, and how to heal pain and continue to choose love in the future. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You love On Purpose because it inspires your life. Have you tried Jay’s Genius workshops and meditations to access even deeper well-being? Learn more at https://shetty.cc/OnPurposeGenius  Both Jay and Radhi dance to the beat of their own drum, but building a lasting love takes patience and collaboration--even during extreme circumstances. This week, Jay Shetty speaks with his wife, Radhi Devlukia-Shetty, to talk about the challenges and successes of their relationship on this very special 2-year anniversary episode of On Purpose with Jay Shetty. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.