Today we’re here with Keith Mesecher, successful socially responsible investment advisor, exponential technologies geek, vegan, devoted husband and mindfulness teacher. He also happens to be my uncle. If you’re interested in how to create a meaningful, financially independent and joyfully present life, I think you’ll appreciate Keith’s story and glean some wisdom to apply to your life and work right now.

This episode evokes story and tips about…
- Building a meaningful life through values-based spending and earning (as outlined in the book, “Your Money or Your Life”)
- The winding path the leads to unexpected success and being open to new roles and work
- Mindfulness and meditation and how to integrate it in the tech-centered reality we are living on Zoom during the time of the Corona virus
- Philosophies and perspectives for a bright future that incorporates body, mind and heart
- How do we listen to brings us most to life?

Rose: What would you share with Elon Musk if you could tell him anything?
Keith: Do what you love.

https://www.keithmesecher.com

Quick credits: Before ever becoming stock-market savvy, Keith lived the life of a typical nomadic California hippy back in the 60s seeking enlightenment through Zen Master Shunru Suzuki at the San Francisco Zen Center. Other key influences included luminaries like Alan Watts, Gregory Bateson, and Brian Swimme. After working 15 years as a green-energy consultant, Keith backed his way into a career as an investment advisor. When he’s not at his treadmill desk analyzing and moving stocks, he’s likely in the garden listening to podcasts or audio books on the emerging future, exponential technologies and insight from leaders like Elon Musk and Peter Diamandis. We don’t always agree on the direction of tech, but I have always admired his optimistic fervor for learning and savoring life.