Ray Dalio, the founder of Bridgewater Associates and a billionaire investor, attributes much of his success to transcendental meditation, a practice he has maintained since 1968. He describes meditation as providing him with calmness and clarity, allowing for better decision-making and creativity. Dalio suggests that each meditation session feels like a brief escape, aiding in mental health and reducing stress, as supported by studies. His long-standing commitment to this practice has paralleled his professional accomplishments, influencing his approach to life and work.
The best advice that I could give anybody, I think, it would be to meditate, and that's because it gives you a calmness and equanimity.
Each 20-minute meditation session feels like a '20-minute vacation' that calms him down and helps him make better decisions.
Research has shown that transcendental meditation can reduce trauma symptoms and improve mental health, leading to less depression, anxiety, and stress.
I started meditating in 1968, inspired by The Beatles, and sustained this practice for five decades during the growth of Bridgewater.
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