- Swami Gaur Gopal Das stresses mind management for better decisions.
- He warns against burnout, pushing for balance over extreme work hours.
- Offers six tips to handle uncertainty, like perspective and support.
At Business Today’s MindRush event, Swami Gaur Gopal Das, a well-known life coach and motivational speaker, spoke about the power of a calm mind. He said in today’s unpredictable world—full of volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity (VUCA)—a clear mind is key to making good choices, whether in business or personal life. Comparing a restless mind to a stormy lake, he explained that without stillness, it’s hard to see things clearly and act wisely.
Swami Gaur Gopal Das also tackled the hot topic of working long hours, like 70–90 hours a week. He admitted hustle matters but warned it shouldn’t lead to burnout. He encouraged leaders to build workplaces that value rest and well-being—mental, emotional, and physical—not just money. To show how mindset shapes outcomes, he shared a World War II story, proving calm thinking beats emotional reactions for survival and growth.
To deal with tough times, he gave six simple ideas: look at history to see we recover (Statistics), remember past wins (Scoreboard), control what you can (Strategy), lean on mentors or friends (Support), find purpose (Strengthening Purpose), and stay mindful (Spirituality). He ended by urging people to tune into their own voice and ignore outside noise, saying balance—not extremes—leads to lasting success.
