E62 | The Zen of Business with Keith Roberts

True success comes from aligning purpose, values, and peace—not just chasing profit. Keith Roberts blends ancient Buddhist wisdom with modern business strategy to help entrepreneurs lead with clarity and intention. Through the Oak Journal, he offers tools rooted in the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path to guide intentional living and ethical leadership.  Keith shares how understanding suffering, embracing accountability, and letting go of ego can radically shift how we lead and live. His approach encourages leaders to prioritise time, peace, and purpose – building better businesses by focusing on what truly matters rather than just revenue or growth.  Takeaways  Ancient Buddhist principles can guide modern entrepreneurs through uncertainty and challenge.  Daily reflection, meditation, and journaling create space for clarity and intentional action.  Right livelihood means making money without compromising values or causing harm.  Understanding suffering helps leaders face setbacks with resilience and perspective.  Core values must be authentic, lived, and protected – even when money is at stake.  Letting go of ego opens the door to more meaningful leadership growth.  Time and freedom – not revenue – are the ultimate measures of wealth and success.  Follow Keith Roberts https://keithrobertsiii.com/ https://www.youtube.com/c/OakJournalMethod https://www.instagram.com/theoakjournalmethod/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/zenman/  Books on this episode The Zen of Business: Ancient Wisdom to Help Modern Leaders Lead with Intention, Clarity, and Purpose by Keith Roberts https://amzn.to/3I7k1n5 The Eternal Flame: Ancient Wisdom for Today's Modern Leader by Keith Roberts https://amzn.to/4lzsfD2  How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie https://amzn.to/40y1eaL Watch the episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheEvolutionPartners  Newsletter – each week I share interesting insights, articles and ideas you can use. Join other leaders and subscribe to The Evolution Partners newsletter https://evolutionpartners.com.au/subscribe/  Books – Learn more about our books https://evolutionpartners.com.au/books/ Made to Thrive: The practical, prescriptive guide on how to be a great CEO Onboarded: How to bring new hires to the points where they are more effective faster. A business case for leaders on why you should commit to an effective onboarded process. Onboarded for Managers: Helping managers bring new hires to the point where they are more effective faster.  Follow me: on https://au.linkedin.com/in/bradleygiles on https://twitter.com/Evolution_Perth  Enjoying the show? Leave a review Support the show: https://www.facebook.com/evolutionpartnersperthSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.