101. Finding Balance: Spirituality and Financial Success | Masa Mezaki

"The division of the world is creating a conflict of interest." -MasaIn this episode, Dr Espen and Masa Mezaki explore the intricate balance between achieving financial success and living a spiritually fulfilling life. Masa shares his journey from a high-powered finance career to a decade of global travel and spiritual exploration, ultimately leading him to create a renewable energy business that benefits local communities. The discussion emphasizes the importance of happiness through service, the interconnectedness of humanity, and the need for a unified approach to global challenges.About our guest:Graduated from the Faculty of Commerce, Keio University in Japan. Master of Social Anthropology from London School of Economics (LSE), University of London, and was an interest rate derivative trader for Merrill Lynch working in Tokyo, New York and London. After leaving Merrill Lynch, travelled to more than 100 countries around the world for nearly 10 years. In 2012, set up Japan Megasolar Inc. to achieve grid parity with photovoltaic power generation. Looking to the development of renewable energy business, changed the company name to GPSS Holdings Inc. in April 2017. Also conducts educational activities for dissemination of renewable energy information through various media.📲Find out more about MasaWebsite: https://gpssgroup.jp/home_en/http://mezaki.info/📲Find out more about Dr EspenWebsite: https://drespen.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drespenwoldjensenInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr_espen/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dr_espenCheck our upcoming events: https://bit.ly/3whDgVo💡Episode Highlights:00:00:00 - Episode trailer00:03:23 - Masa's Journey in Finance00:07:30 - The Decision to Leave Finance00:10:10 - Traveling the World for Spiritual Growth00:13:07 - The Search for Meaning and Happiness00:18:01 - The Limitless Nature of Contribution00:22:41 - Introduction to GPSS Holdings00:28:38 - Community-Based Power Plants00:32:34 - Innovative Approaches to Energy Production00:39:04 - The Importance of Unity Consciousness00:46:28 - Final Message to the World