57. Stray Reflections - Journeying Through Spirituality and Markets with Jawad Mian

The Business of Doing Business with Dwayne Kerrigan

In this episode, Dwayne introduces Jawad Mian, a remarkable individual who intertwines spirituality, philosophy, and markets. Jawad shares his transformation from a shy university graduate and bank teller to a prominent figure in finance, authoring the book 'Stray Reflections' and hosting a podcast of the same name. Key themes include the power of dreaming big, self-mentoring, and intentionality. Listeners gain insights into achieving alignment between heart, mind, and speech, the transformative power of gratitude, and the significance of balancing professional ambitions with personal and spiritual well-being. The episode underscores lessons from faith, navigating imposter syndrome, and embracing a values-based approach to life and business, fostering personal and professional excellence.

00:22 Introduction

01:48 Guest Introduction: Jawad's Unique Blend of Spirituality and Finance

04:08 Jawad's Early Career: From Bank Teller to Asset Management

06:54 The Importance of Mentorship and Self-Mentoring

12:34 Pursuing Dreams: From Dubai to Launching a Hedge Fund

18:25 Stray Reflections: Writing and Spiritual Exploration

22:34 Living with Alignment: Heart, Mind, and Tongue

29:51 Ego and Identity in Work

30:51 Faith as a Foundation

32:08 Heart Over Mind

33:57 Values Over Goals

35:25 Living Life as Worship

39:37 Practical Tools for Personal Growth

49:13 Overcoming Imposter Syndrome

58:20 Achieving Excellence in All Areas

01:02:00 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Jawad Mian

https://stray-reflections.com/

Book - Stray Reflections https://www.amazon.ca/Stray-Reflections-Jawad-Mian/dp/B088B96XW1

Podcast - Stray Reflections

https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/stray-reflections/id1723951474

Linked In

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jawad-mian-40693362/?originalSubdomain=ca

X

https://x.com/jsmian?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor

Resources:

10X Is Easier Than 2x

https://a.co/d/eo3cFm8

Hand in Hand Parenting

https://a.co/d/hZ2rvR9

The Money Game

https://a.co/d/7i7tymr

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