138: 9 Takeaways From the Best Book I’ve Ever Read

“What you’re aware of, you’re in control of. What you’re not aware of is in control of you.” In this deeply reflective solo episode, Jay shares nine life-shaping takeaways from Awareness by Anthony De Mello, the book that has had the greatest impact on his perspective, inner life, and leadership. This is a return-to-center episode, designed to slow you down, challenge your assumptions, and invite deeper awareness in how you think, feel, and live. Jay explores themes of attachment, identity, perception, suffering, and freedom, offering insights that touch every area of life, from career and relationships to ambition and self-worth. If you’re looking for clarity, emotional freedom, and a more grounded way to move through the world, this episode is an invitation to wake up. Notable Quotes “There is only one cause of unhappiness: the false beliefs you have in your head.” — Anthony de Mello “Wisdom tends to grow in proportion to one’s awareness of one’s ignorance.” — Anthony de Mello “What you’re aware of, you’re in control of. What you’re not aware of is in control of you.” — Jay Abbasi Resources and Links Jay Abbasi Website: https://jayabbasi.me/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jayabbasi/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jayabbasi_/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thejayabbasi/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jayabbasipodcast Get Featured on “Unstuck” Want to have your story featured on “Unstuck”? Submit your story through the link below, and Jay may choose to highlight your story on a future episode and offer you personalized advice on how to overcome any challenge. Submit Your Story   Join Us Next Time On Monday’s episode, you’ll meet Hannah, an ambitious operations manager and single mom who wants career growth without sacrificing her family. Jay is joined by Dr. Lawana Gladney, success psychologist and leadership performance expert, to explore how high-achieving professionals can build resilience, set boundaries, and lead powerfully without burning out.