45: Designing a Life You Don't Need A Vacation From

In this episode of Soul Shift Sessions we have a special guest. Minesh Baxi, an engineer turned author, who made a bold decision to design a life on his own terms after hearing the song "Cats in a Cradle." He chose to leave a traditional career path to work from home, homeschool his children, and prioritize freedom, learning, and family. He has been married for 33 years and has two children, Macy and Sahil, both of whom are entrepreneurs. Minesh has also authored 12 books.Minesh shares his personal journey, explaining how he struggled in his job for 12 years despite his credentials and eventually lost his contract. This led him to ask tough questions about his future, realizing he didn't want to continue in that path. He discusses how he made the decision in 2000 to go full-time into speaking and coaching.A central theme of the discussion is the concept of courage versus conformity. Minesh emphasizes that courage is essential to ask tough questions and take necessary action steps, breaking free from societal norms and expectations. He states that unless one has courage, they will never be willing to take the action step needed to transform their life. The co-hosts further elaborate on how courage is developed and the importance of reaching a "dead end" where one realizes that their current path is not leading them to their desired life. The "three C's" for achieving success are identified as courage, coach, and community, with a fourth "C" being consistency.Minesh also shares an anecdote about his family's numerous visits to Disney World, explaining that it was a deliberate choice to create memories and provide an anchoring "happiest place on the planet" for his children. This also serves as a metaphor for designing a life you don't need a vacation from.The conversation further delves into the definition of success, with Minesh defining it as having a close-knit family, raising children with his values, and empowering them with skills and options to live life on their own terms. The co-hosts add their perspectives, focusing on continuous personal growth and becoming a person who can easily overcome yesterday's challenges. The discussion also touches upon "quantum shifts" and the importance of paying the "price" for success, which includes willingness, preparation, energy, motivation, resources, and skills.Please Like, Comment, & Share!About us - www.soulshiftsessions.com Coach Sapphire Starr - www.sapphirestarr.comCoach Kyle McCloud- www.coachkylemccloud.com  Become A Guest - www.soulshiftsessions.comBusiness inquiries - [email protected] us on IG - @soulshiftsessions