On Purpose with Jay Shetty

Coral Santoro: The #1 Reason Most People Never Reach Their Goals (Use THIS 1% Rule to Keep Making Progress When Motivation Disappears)

Many of us feel pressured to keep up with timelines, expectations, and the highlight reels we see online, but this conversation offers a different perspective. Coral Santoro shares how success is less about reaching a destination and more about who you become through resilience, patience, and self-belief. From navigating failure and uncertainty to building meaningful relationships and staying true to your vision, she reminds us that there is no universal timeline for achievement. This episode is a powerful reflection on purpose, courage, and the importance of continuing to build your life, even when progress is quiet, slow, and unseen. In this episode, you'll learn: How to Stop Comparing Your Timeline to Others How to Keep Going When It Stops Being Exciting How to Turn Failure Into Useful Data How to Stay Patient While Chasing Big Goals How to Find Success in the Boring Work How to Surround Yourself With Supportive People How to Communicate Better in Relationships and Business How to Keep Building Even When No One Believes in You Every challenge, setback, and uncertain moment is shaping you into someone stronger, wiser, and more resilient. Keep showing up, keep learning, and keep building. The life you want is not created in a single breakthrough, it’s built through the small, consistent choices you make every day. With Love and Gratitude, Jay Shetty JAY’S DAILY WISDOM DELIVERED STRAIGHT TO YOUR INBOX Join 900,000+ readers discovering how small daily shifts create big life change with my free newsletter. Subscribe https://news.jayshetty.me/subscribe [https://news.jayshetty.me/subscribe]   Check out our Apple subscription to unlock bonus content of On Purpose! https://lnk.to/JayShettyPodcast [https://lnk.to/JayShettyPodcast]  What We Discuss: 00:00 Intro 01:32 Why You’re Not Falling Behind 03:25 How to Stop Comparing Yourself to Others 08:35 The 3 Traits That Drive Success 13:19 The Secret to Staying Patient 16:50 Focus on Your Own Path 26:37 Building the Right Circle Around You 29:32 Finding Beauty in Life’s Quiet Moments 36:59 Simple Ways to Train Your Brain for Success 42:41 Hearing More, Listening Less 45:22 This or That: Entrepreneurial Mindsets 50:59 How to Grow a Social Media Following 54:41 The Power of Choosing the Right Partner 01:03:36 Why Great Communication Changes Everything  01:07:57 Coral on Final Five Episode Resources: Website | https://www.coralsantorogroup.com/ [https://www.coralsantorogroup.com/]  YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8WGOzdnEcNaYioYrP132Gg [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8WGOzdnEcNaYioYrP132Gg]  Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/p/Coral-Santoro-61570173779394/ [https://www.facebook.com/p/Coral-Santoro-61570173779394/]  Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/coralsantoro/ [https://www.instagram.com/coralsantoro/]  LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/company/coralsantoroventuresinc [https://www.linkedin.com/company/coralsantoroventuresinc]  TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@coral.santoro [https://www.tiktok.com/@coral.santoro]  X | https://x.com/coralsantoroo [https://x.com/coralsantoroo]  See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Stop Waiting to “Figure It Out!” (Do THIS In The Next 48 Hours to FINALLY Take the First Step in Finding Your Purpose)

Jay taps into the question so many people quietly carry: “Is this really what I’m meant to do?” With honesty and clarity, he challenges the myths we’ve been taught about purpose, that it’s a single calling, that passion comes first, or that clarity arrives before action. Instead, Jay reframes purpose as something you build through curiosity, experimentation, and small, consistent steps. He reminds us that most people aren’t lost, they’re avoiding what they already know because of what it might cost. Jay offers a practical framework for finding direction. He points to the things that come naturally, what deeply moves or frustrates you, the challenges you’ve lived through, and even who you envy as signals worth paying attention to. These aren’t random, they’re clues guiding you toward the work that’s truly aligned with you. The message is simple but powerful: stop waiting for certainty, start moving, and trust that clarity comes through action. In this episode you'll find: How to Find Your Purpose How to Turn Passion Into Purpose How to Start Before You’re Ready How to Overcome Fear of Failure How to Build Confidence Through Action How to Become More Yourself The quiet ideas you keep returning to, the things that light something up inside you, the dreams you keep pushing aside, they matter for a reason. Start where you are, with what you have, and trust that clarity often comes after action, not before it. With Love and Gratitude, Jay Shetty JAY’S DAILY WISDOM DELIVERED STRAIGHT TO YOUR INBOX Join 900,000+ readers discovering how small daily shifts create big life change with my free newsletter. Subscribe here: https://news.jayshetty.me/subscribe [https://news.jayshetty.me/subscribe]  Check out our Apple subscription to unlock bonus content of On Purpose! https://lnk.to/JayShettyPodcast [https://lnk.to/JayShettyPodcast]  00:00 Intro 01:21 The Biggest Lie About “Following Your Passion” 02:20 The Myth of Having One True Calling 03:25 Why You Won’t Feel Certain When You Find It 04:06 Your Purpose Doesn’t Have to Be Your Job 05:36 4 Real Places to Look for Your Purpose 11:02 4 Hidden Obstacles That Keep You Stuck 14:50 Stop Trying to “Find” Your Purpose — Start Testing It 16:25 The 1% Rule That Changes Your Direction 17:44 Stop Talking About It, Start Doing the Work  18:43 Your Environment Shapes Your Future 19:39 Discomfort Means You’re on the Right Path 20:27 The One Action to Take in the Next 48 Hours 22:26 The 3 Paths That Lead You to Purpose See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Miles Chamley-Watson: #1 Mindset Shift That Changes Everything (Try THIS to Stay Sharp, Focused, and In Control)

In this conversation, Jay sits down with Olympic medalist and world champion fencer Miles Chamley-Watson to explore the mindset behind true resilience. Miles opens up about how fencing became his anchor through a difficult childhood, and the lessons shaped by failure, racism, family trauma, and the pressure of competing on the world’s biggest stages. Together, they unpack how confidence is earned through competence, how adversity can be turned into fuel, and why real success is staying rooted in who you are while creating opportunities for others. Throughout the episode, Miles shares the principles that helped him turn setbacks into purpose and use his platform to inspire the next generation. In this episode you'll learn: How to Turn Setbacks Into Fuel for Success How to Perform Under Extreme Pressure How to Build Resilience Through Adversity How to Stop Letting Fear Control Your Decisions How to Create a Life Bigger Than Your Achievements How to Be the Person Others Can Look Up To No matter where you are in your journey, remember that you don’t have to be perfect to move forward. Keep learning, stay true to who you are, and trust that growth often happens in the moments that test you the most. With Love and Gratitude, Jay Shetty JAY’S DAILY WISDOM DELIVERED STRAIGHT TO YOUR INBOX Join 900,000+ readers discovering how small daily shifts create big life change with my free newsletter. Subscribe https://news.jayshetty.me/subscribe [https://news.jayshetty.me/subscribe]   Check out our Apple subscription to unlock bonus content of On Purpose! https://lnk.to/JayShettyPodcast [https://lnk.to/JayShettyPodcast]  What We Discuss: 00:00 Intro 01:39 Why Is It So Hard to Fit In? 03:28 How Fencing Changed My Life 04:47 The Power of the Right Guidance 06:59 Why Every Great Athlete Needs a Mentor 09:09 Learn to Lose Before You Learn to Win 10:28 Bouncing Back From Your Biggest Defeat 13:58 Breaking Barriers in a Traditionally White Sport 16:19 Turning Anger Into a Competitive Advantage 18:22 What It Takes to Train Like a World-Class Fencer 20:47 Preparing for Competition Day 21:57 Reading and Anticipating Your Opponent 23:06 The Tragic Incident That Changed Fencing Forever 27:50 The Road to Olympic Success 33:00 Reconnecting With an Estranged Parent 39:15 When Life Leaves You Feeling Helpless 44:50 Staying True to Yourself Through Success 46:38 The Role Models Who Shaped My Life 51:01 The Importance of Strong Male Friendships  53:20 What is Inside a Professional Fencer’s Gear Bag? 57:17 Miles on Final Five  Episode Resources: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/fencer [https://www.instagram.com/fencer] See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Sara Al Madani: Stop Falling for “Potential” (Look for THIS Instead So You Don’t Waste Months on the Wrong Person)

In this deeply honest conversation, Jay sits down with Sara Al Madani where she opens up about surviving toxic relationships, rebuilding her identity, and learning that love should never require abandoning yourself. Through pain, healing, and radical self-awareness, Sara shares how inner work became the foundation for every part of her life, from relationships to faith to self-love. Jay and Sara explore why we often confuse chemistry for compatibility, why we repeat familiar relationship patterns, and how healing starts the moment we stop blaming others and start taking responsibility for our choices. This episode is a reminder that love isn’t about chasing validation or fixing people, it’s about knowing yourself deeply enough to stop settling for less.  In this episode you'll learn: How to Stop Settling for Less How to Heal Before Dating Again How to Tell The Difference Between Want and Need  How to Break Toxic Relationship Patterns How to Choose Compatibility Over Chemistry How to Rebuild Self-Worth After Heartbreak How to Become the Love You Seek The moment you stop chasing validation, stop settling for breadcrumbs, and start choosing your peace, your life begins to change in ways you never imagined. Grab a copy of Sara’s book, Dear Narcissist: F*ck You, a bold, direct, and unfiltered guide to understanding narcissists in real life, just visit https://www.amazon.com/Dear-Narcissist-Spotting-Escaping-Narcissistic/dp/B0F54NB6LP [https://www.amazon.com/Dear-Narcissist-Spotting-Escaping-Narcissistic/dp/B0F54NB6LP]  With Love and Gratitude, Jay Shetty JAY’S DAILY WISDOM DELIVERED STRAIGHT TO YOUR INBOX Join 900,000+ readers discovering how small daily shifts create big life change with my free newsletter. Subscribe https://news.jayshetty.me/subscribe [https://news.jayshetty.me/subscribe]   Check out our Apple subscription to unlock bonus content of On Purpose! https://lnk.to/JayShettyPodcast [https://lnk.to/JayShettyPodcast]  What We Discuss: 00:00 Intro 02:07 The One Question to Ask Before Dating 04:15 Are You Looking for Love or Filling a Void? 05:57 What Are Your Dating Non-Negotiables? 08:56 Chemistry Is Not the Same as Compatibility 12:01 What Does Inner Work Actually Look Like? 15:41 The First Step Toward Healing 19:25 How to Raise Your Relationship Standards 22:33 Don’t Ignore These Dating Deal-Breakers! 27:37 Knowing When It’s Time to Leave 31:32 The Cost of Staying in a Toxic Relationship 34:42 Finding the Courage to Walk Away 39:10 Healing Through Your Relationship with God 42:49 What to Do When Someone Suddenly Ghosts You 45:58 Stop Falling in Love with Potential 47:00 You Can’t Force Someone to Change 49:51 Stop Waiting for Someone to Become Better 53:05 Don’t Abandon Self-Love For a Relationship 57:58 Manifestation Starts with Surrender 58:54 Is There Truth to These Popular Love Clichés? 01:00:52 Forgiveness Is Essential For Healing 01:03:13 How to Rewire and Train Your Mind 01:05:28 Sara on Final Five Episode Resources: Website | https://saraalmadani.com/ [https://saraalmadani.com/]  Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/iamsaraalmadani/ [https://www.facebook.com/iamsaraalmadani/]  Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/saraalmadani/ [https://www.instagram.com/saraalmadani/]  TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@saraalmadani [https://www.tiktok.com/@saraalmadani]  X | https://x.com/sara_almadani [https://x.com/sara_almadani] See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Stuck in Hustle Mode 24/7? (7 Types of Rest to Finally Recharge Without the Guilt)

Some of us are so busy trying to build a life that we forget to actually live it. Today, Jay explores the hidden cost of hustle culture and why so many people are quietly exhausting themselves in the pursuit of success. He reflects on how productivity has become tied to self-worth, where being busy is mistaken for being valuable. Through honest insight, Jay unpacks the emotional drivers behind overworking, the fear of falling behind, the pressure to prove yourself, and the belief that rest must be earned. He challenges the obsession with constant performance, reminding us that a meaningful life cannot be built on depletion alone. Jay also reframes what real rest actually means. Beyond vacations or escape, he explains that true restoration must be woven into everyday life. He breaks down the seven types of rest people need, physical, mental, emotional, sensory, social, creative, and spiritual, and reveals how many of us are depleted in more than one. With clarity and compassion, Jay shows why scrolling and numbing aren’t real recovery, and encourages listeners to slow down and face what busyness often helps us avoid. In this episode you'll learn: How to Rest Without Guilt How to Protect Your Energy How to Build Healthy Work Rhythms How to Create Real Rest How to Break Free From Hustle Culture How to Be Present in Life Give yourself permission to slow down before life forces you to. Because success means very little if you’re too tired to experience it. With Love and Gratitude, Jay Shetty JAY’S DAILY WISDOM DELIVERED STRAIGHT TO YOUR INBOX Join 900,000+ readers discovering how small daily shifts create big life change with my free newsletter. Subscribe here: https://news.jayshetty.me/subscribe [https://news.jayshetty.me/subscribe]  Check out our Apple subscription to unlock bonus content of On Purpose! https://lnk.to/JayShettyPodcast [https://lnk.to/JayShettyPodcast]  What We Discuss: 00:00 Intro 02:20 Lie #1: More Work Equals More Results 03:12 Lie #2: Busy Equals Important 03:48 Lie #3: Rest Is a Reward You Earn 04:44 Lie #4: If You're Not Ahead, You're Behind 05:39 What Does Real Rest Look Like? 10:40 Your Identity is NOT Built on Producing 11:39 You’re Not Falling Behind! 12:46 Rest Forces You to Face What You’ve Been Avoiding 14:07 Why Guilt Shows Up the Moment You Stop 15:00 No One Ever Gave You Permission to Rest 15:58 6 Ways to Break the Hustle Trap 22:04 Don’t Miss The Life You Were Too Busy to Live See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.