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Beyond the Bottom Line: Zen Principles for Startup Success and Sanity

Beyond the Bottom Line: Zen Principles for Startup Success and Sanity

Update: 2025-05-17
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In this episode, Craig welcomes Paul Agostinelli, a three-time startup founder and transmitted Zen teacher, who offers insights into integrating Zen principles with entrepreneurship through his Three Contracts and manifestation frameworks.  

Here’s a glimpse into the profound insights you can expect:

  • The Thief in the Empty Room: Paul shares his perspective on the podcast's namesake koan, relating it to having nothing to hold onto and finding fundamental peace.  

  • From Zen Center to Startup: Hear Paul's journey from an early immersion in Zen practice to navigating the challenges of founding multiple startups and advising executives.  

  • The Three Contracts: Explore Paul's framework for establishing sacred relationships with self, others, and work, and how aligning these "wheels of the tricycle" can lead to greater equanimity and purposeful action. 

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Beyond the Bottom Line: Zen Principles for Startup Success and Sanity

Beyond the Bottom Line: Zen Principles for Startup Success and Sanity

Craig French