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George S. Peterson teaches an ancient Vedic meditation technique known as Primordial Sound Meditation, as well as Vinyasa Yoga and Ayurveda. He is also passionate about his work in addiction recovery and is the cofounder of Nourish: a company that hosts 3-hour Pop-ups and provides a space for people to feed their minds, bodies and souls. Through his deep dedication to recovery and well-being, George aims to touch the lives of many by providing them with a simple road map to help awaken, heal, and transform their lives. 1:15 George explains how he became a full-blown IV drug addict in his teens 5:11 He describes his first attempt to get sober after getting arrested 8:26 It wasn't until he became willing "to go to any lengths" that sobriety stuck 10:45 "Success leaves clues" 11:20 Taking mentors advice over one's better judgement is key to success 16:33 George's three keystones for maintaining sobriety 19:27 Meditation has been a major tool for George's continued sobriety 24:19 How did meditation become part of his life? 28:47 George reached out to Deepak Chopra's Center for help 31:30 He explains what his form of meditation is like and what he teaches 37:39 Debunks the 3 biggest misconceptions related to meditation 41:56 How meditation, recovery and entrepreneurship connect 44:38 George has a free e-book on meditation & recovery you can download 47:21 Transcendental Meditation has studied the effects of some forms of meditation 52:16 It's not about 'not drinking,' it's about service, giving back & thriving 56:35 George is working on his next book to help people meditate more effortlessly 1:02:04 Rocks, pebbles, sand, water 1:07:57 He's started a non-profit dedicated to bringing yoga to people in recovery 1:14:14 More on George's teachings and how to get in contact with him For Andrew's Free 30-minute Business Coaching Session: www.LassiseCoaching.com/30 For more information about and how to contact George: www.georgespeterson.com Books referenced in this episode: Gino Wickman - Traction: Get a Grip On Your Business - https://www.amazon.com/dp/1936661845/?ref=exp_loc_pl_rushtechsupport Emilty Fletcher - Stress Less, Accomplish More - https://www.amazon.com/dp/0062747509/?ref=exp_loc_pl_rushtechsupport Byron Katie - A Mind at Home with Itself - https://www.amazon.com/dp/0062651609/?ref=exp_loc_pl_rushtechsupport Deepak Chopra - Seven Spiritual Laws of Success - https://www.amazon.com/dp/1878424114/?ref=exp_loc_pl_rushtechsupport Light Watkins - Bliss More - https://www.amazon.com/dp/0399180354/?ref=exp_loc_pl_rushtechsupport
