Risky Conversations with Jamie Lee

Balancing Ambition and Inner Peace: A Conversation with Buddhist Teacher Billy Seol

Jamie Lee Episode 93

This year, I'm turning Buddhist, meditating with a sangha (a community of Buddhist practitioners), bowing in the morning, and taking lessons from Buddhist teachers. 

This happened because I started reading Billy Seol's Substack (https://substack.com/@julylifecoach), which he writes every single day (impressive!) 

I've come to consider Billy as a kind of spiritual god brother. 

In this deep dive into the intersection of Buddhism, coaching, and personal growth, Billy takes us through his journey of: 

  • Early experiences with depression 
  • Career in tech companies (Apple, Disney) 
  • Searching for a comprehensive approach to understanding life and ending suffering
  • Embracing Buddhism as a practical life approach 

And we have a brainy debate about applying Buddhist principles to real-life workplace challenges for women and people of marginalized identities: 

  • Dealing with discrimination and marginalization 
  • Finding agency under challenging situations 
  • Doing hard things on purpose as a path to growth 

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