β¨ Finding the “ONE Thing” Through Mind Subtraction
Am I a person my employees can respect? What is the single most important thing to me? Am I doing my best for my family and employees?
Gary Keller, the acclaimed author of The ONE Thing, suggests starting the day with a short meditation as a powerful way to boost productivity and achieve greater success. By taking time to reflect on yourself through meditation, you can accurately understand your current state and zero in on what is truly important. This profound clarity allows you to cut out unnecessarily wasted time and focus intensely on the tasks that matter most.
“Running forward looking only at my goals, I never once comforted my own mind, and naturally, I didn’t try to understand the minds of others. Learning how to meditate here, faces of regret and apology came to mind, realizing, ‘They must have been uncomfortable because of me.’ I feel that by understanding human nature and leading with warm leadership, the entire group can move in one direction…” β Kim * Sun
This incredibly honest reflection comes from a participant in the 1st CEO Meditation Camp, a specialized Ma-eum Su-ryun (Mind Subtraction) program designed specifically for leaders. Pausing on the path of a life driven solely by goals to take 2 days and 1 night to look inwardβhere are the top three reasons to meditate, felt directly by the CEOs themselves.
π 1. An Opportunity to Look Back on Oneself
Leaders are famously busy, often neglecting their own well-being to keep the engine running. Meditation offers a rare, dedicated space to empty the mind and resolve past burdens.
“Discarding the knots and pain.” “It’s been a really long time. Living such a busy life, it’s been so long since I actually had a time of emptying to look back on myself. I was able to seize this precious time right in this moment to discard the knots, pain, and sad memories in my heart so I can live together with others, not in competition.” β Kim * Hwan
“I didn’t know how to love myself.” “Climbing the mountain this morning during the meditation time, I thought about my surroundings. I realized how exhausted and hard it was living a life immersed in showing off, how I only harshly whipped myself, and how I didn’t know how to love myself! My heart ached, and just the thought that I now want to live a different life made me happy.” β Kim * Bum
πͺ 2. A Deeper Understanding of Yourself
When business pressures mount, the mind can easily become devastated by stress and strained relationships. Meditation acts as a reset button, allowing leaders to drop their old, rigid ways.
“Cleaning an old, dirtied room.” “A short practice of self-reflection. I was truly happy. Now I will start again. I will discard my old ways that relied on my thoughts and experiences, trust the method, and walk with the mindset of cleaning an old, dirtied room with a rag, stitch by stitch.” β Choi * Hwan
“Finding a new direction.” “As the business grew, my mind was becoming devastated by the increasing pressure and the scars from human relationships. Repeating a life where I gradually lost the ability to look back on myself, I was stuck in a dead-endβunable to move forward, stand still, or go back. Although 2 days and 1 night felt short, I see hope that this camp will be a turning point, allowing me to live in a new direction.” β Cho * Seo
π 3. Awakening the Organization’s Potential
True leadership comes from a clear mind. When a leader resolves their own internal conflicts, communication with employees flows naturally, unlocking the organization’s hidden potential.
“Resolving workplace conflicts.” “Running a small and medium-sized enterprise, I was always worried because work conflicts and clashes of interest with employees were never resolved… If communication with employees and the owner’s leadership were ultimately my own problems, I definitely want to overcome them through meditation.” β Kang * Yeol
“A leader who delivers happiness.” “A leader who is comfortable to others, a leader who can push things forward as intended, a leader who delivers happiness, a leader who spreads happiness so everyone can be happyβI learned how to live such a life.” β Kim * Soo
πΆ A Taste of the Camp: How to Do Walking Meditation
“Try it right now. Pour all your attention into what you are doing right now. Stand still, take a deep breath, and step forward one pace at a time. Focus only on the fact that you are walking right now. One, two, three, four, five…”
How high can you count without any distracting thoughts?
During the camp, leaders are taught the Walking Meditation Method. Concentration simply means taking a profound interest in what you are doing right now. It is a powerful time to learn how to empty out the distracting thoughts hindering your progress and completely focus on one single thing.
π Guide to the 2nd ‘CEO Fall Meditation Camp’
For forward-thinking leaders striving to realize higher values in life, the 2nd CEO Fall Meditation Camp is officially open for registration!
Camp Schedule & Highlights:
- Opening the Mind: Why do leaders need meditation? / Diagnosing my state of mind.
- Knowing the Mind: How can one attain Authentic leadership?
- Walking Meditation: Learning how to focus entirely on one thing.
- Recharging the Body: Learning the Best Health Dance.
- Deep Practice: Guided Subtraction Meditation sessions.
Event Details:
- Date: October 17~18 (Sat, Sun, 2 Days 1 Night)
- Participation Fee: 300,000 KRW
- Special Benefit: Includes 1 month of free classes at a local center after the camp!
If you are a leader seeking that “missing 1%” to elevate your life and your business, it is time to invest in your mind. Step away from the noise and discover the clarity you’ve been looking for! π
