Rishi Dass | Less but Better

Imagine a world in which we act with intention, use our gifts in service of each other, and live modestly as a life ambition.

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What’s the point of living, if not for making the world (even a tad) better than we found it, so that others may continue to thrive after we’re gone?!

The planet will keep on spinning with or without us, but we need our planet more than our planet needs us. That’s the basic truth. No one will come and save us from ourselves. It’s time to take action by being (and doing) our best, so that together, we can create a happier and sustainable Home not only for us to survive, but also, for others to thrive.

Please read the letter about the human predicament along with my vision for the near future. Then, share it with others. Remember, together, we are better than each of us on our own.

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Imagine a world in which we… Focus on the (human) being first, and the “doing” second Let love guide our thoughts, words, and actions Depart from living a reactive, fast-paced life to living a slower, proactive one Give everything we do the time and attention it deserves, because how we do anything is how we do everything Shift from living for ourselves to living in service of others (without undermining ourselves) Use our strengths to complement others' weaknesses Do fewer things well in the short term, so we can do more in the long term Stop making our work the center of our lives and start making our work a part of it Realize that our profits don’t have to come at the cost of our planet (we can have both, and it’s the only way forward) Move from short-term thinking to making better long-term choices Live our lives as if we were complete (because we are) Stop looking for happiness in outside experiences and realize it's within Retire from constantly wanting more to being content with what we have Base our actions on what is in the best interest of our planet, because that will ultimately be in our interest as well

About Rishi Dass

Hi. I am a living philosopher. I believe there is no greater success in the world than rightful living — how you live your life matters way more than what you’ll ever “achieve”. It’s only when you act from the being, can you do everything better.

I wake up every day to inspire you to live a less, but better life, so that together, we may all live a life that matters, and create a better future along the way, because more is not the answer.

I help others simplify their lives, set changes in motion, and do things naturally (joyfully and sustainably). I share this philosophy through writing, coaching, speaking, consulting, and community building (weekly email and podcast). You can learn more about me.

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Explore the philosophy

What’s the point of embarking on a journey if you only care about reaching your destination?! Success/growth that comes at a price isn’t true success. How you live your life matters more than what you’ll ever “achieve”.

Every day is an opportunity for you to be (and do) your best. There is nothing to achieve. There is nowhere to arrive.

I invite you to explore the philosophy, which has inspired others to live an intentional life, and I hope, it will inspire you too.

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Hear me speak

The only thing more impactful than reading the philosophy is hearing me speak (in person or online). Besides, there is nothing I enjoy more than talking about living a life that matters (and creating a better future along the way).

Over the years, I have shared the philosophy with people from all walks of life (from young adults to retirees and everyone in between), which has inspired them to live and work better.

Today, I talk about mental health, simple living, and true success, because more isn’t the answer.

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Work with me

No one is immune to mental health challenges. That’s 99.99% of people (including all “mental health professionals”).

Your mind is the best tool you have, but a tool is only as good as your ability to use it. You have trained your mind all your life to build a wall around you, and you mistake it for Reality. It’s not your fault, because you didn’t know any better (until now).

You can continue using your mind without letting it use you. I guide professionals like yourself to get out of your self-induced mental suffering, so you can be more, and do less, but better. Life is much more fun this way!

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