WEBVTT 00:00.000 --> 00:04.920 Now, what is our objective? 00:04.920 --> 00:10.440 Our objective is to maximize the magnitude of our potential, ensure that it is used in 00:10.440 --> 00:15.320 the right direction, and maximize our peace of mind. 00:15.320 --> 00:18.200 How do we do that? 00:18.200 --> 00:21.480 This is how the cycle works. 00:21.480 --> 00:27.040 If we are able to maximize the magnitude of our potential and ensure that it is applied 00:27.040 --> 00:29.280 in the right direction. 00:29.280 --> 00:35.800 We maximize our potential, and that automatically leads to peace of mind, as far as our work 00:35.800 --> 00:37.080 is concerned. 00:37.080 --> 00:43.520 In this case, you are working at your highest ability and depth, and in the right direction. 00:43.520 --> 00:49.480 So for a positive, healthy purpose, you will be peaceful about what you do, even though 00:49.480 --> 00:53.160 you face challenges as you go along. 00:53.160 --> 00:57.600 But how do you achieve that depth and the right direction? 00:57.600 --> 01:04.240 For that, you need clarity of thought, the ability to think clearly, and in the right 01:04.240 --> 01:06.560 manner. 01:06.560 --> 01:09.440 How do you achieve clarity of thought? 01:09.440 --> 01:13.560 Through contemplation on the right values. 01:13.560 --> 01:16.640 So here is the cycle again. 01:16.640 --> 01:21.480 Contemplation on your work leads to depth of thought, because you think about a matter 01:21.480 --> 01:26.480 very deeply, so gain insights about it. 01:26.480 --> 01:31.320 Contemplation on the right values leads to clarity of thought, which ensures that you 01:31.320 --> 01:34.160 move in the right direction. 01:34.160 --> 01:40.720 Once you are able to think clearly and in the right direction, you maximize your potential, 01:40.720 --> 01:44.720 and in turn, your peace of mind. 01:44.720 --> 01:47.440 What is the Adios framework? 01:47.440 --> 01:53.040 Adios stands for a dialogue in objective silence. 01:53.040 --> 01:56.160 Adios is about contemplation. 01:56.160 --> 02:01.640 Contemplation on the right values and on matters that matter. 02:01.640 --> 02:08.040 It is a dialogue between you and yourself, so you get to know yourself better. 02:08.040 --> 02:13.940 It is an objective or an unbiased dialogue with yourself, so you can make the right 02:13.940 --> 02:20.440 decisions, even if a part of you feels it is difficult to make them or pulls you towards 02:20.440 --> 02:25.960 thinking about things such as valuation rather than values and vision. 02:25.960 --> 02:31.160 And it is silence that helps you focus and go deep within, so you can make those decisions 02:31.160 --> 02:34.640 that are right for you. 02:34.640 --> 02:38.540 Silence includes physical and technological silence. 02:38.540 --> 02:44.480 You set yourself away from all external noise and things that might distract you, so you 02:44.480 --> 02:46.920 can focus. 02:46.920 --> 02:54.840 So Adios is a method you use to have an objective dialogue with yourself silently on an ongoing 02:54.840 --> 03:02.240 basis, so you achieve clarity of thought and through that, maximize your potential and 03:02.240 --> 03:05.160 peace of mind. 03:05.160 --> 03:07.720 How do you use Adios for this purpose? 03:07.720 --> 03:11.920 We will work with its core tool, contemplation. 03:11.920 --> 03:13.760 But what exactly is contemplation? 03:13.760 --> 03:17.680 How do we define it for the purpose of Adios? 03:17.680 --> 03:23.720 While thinking can be thought of as a process that occurs quickly, contemplation on the 03:23.720 --> 03:29.720 other hand can be defined as a process of thinking deeply about a matter and analyzing 03:29.720 --> 03:33.040 it in great detail. 03:33.040 --> 03:36.520 Contemplation helps us see things we otherwise are unable to see. 03:36.520 --> 03:41.200 It helps us see things much more clearly. 03:41.200 --> 03:45.040 Contemplation is the mother of clarity. 03:45.040 --> 03:50.200 When we contemplate on certain matters for a long time, we gain deep insights into the 03:50.200 --> 03:55.400 subject or the problem, and that is how we build depth of thought. 03:55.400 --> 04:01.000 That is how we increase the magnitude of our potential. 04:01.000 --> 04:03.440 The opposite of this is shallowness of thought. 04:03.440 --> 04:08.000 If you haven't really thought about it deeply, your understanding of the issue at hand or 04:08.000 --> 04:11.560 the problem would be superficial. 04:11.560 --> 04:15.040 It isn't just the intelligence that helps you. 04:15.040 --> 04:20.520 Given two people with the same level of average intelligence, the one who contemplates will 04:20.520 --> 04:27.800 always find insights, hidden patterns, not so obvious connections that can only be found 04:27.800 --> 04:30.960 in a state of deep thought. 04:30.960 --> 04:37.560 It is contemplation and not just intelligence that creates a Newton or an Einstein. 04:37.560 --> 04:44.560 And in many instances, average intelligence plus deep contemplation far surpasses superior 04:44.560 --> 04:48.560 intelligence with little contemplation. 04:48.560 --> 04:51.280 Contemplation is the mother of clarity. 04:51.280 --> 04:56.800 Silence and contemplation is the technology stack of the future. 04:56.800 --> 05:01.100 This is the technology you need to master if you are serious about doing something truly 05:01.100 --> 05:03.400 inspiring. 05:03.400 --> 05:09.960 And anything that comes in the way of your contemplation is bad for you, bad for your 05:09.960 --> 05:14.560 potential and hence bad for your startup. 05:14.560 --> 05:20.280 So remember this big picture and draw a chart for yourself in your journal. 05:20.280 --> 05:28.260 A startup has two purposes, to maximize your potential and your peace of mind. 05:28.260 --> 05:32.540 Contemplation has two parts, magnitude and direction. 05:32.540 --> 05:37.900 To maximize the magnitude of your potential, you contemplate on your vision. 05:37.900 --> 05:43.180 To ensure you move in the right direction, you contemplate on the right values. 05:43.180 --> 05:46.860 And you do this silently. 05:46.860 --> 05:52.660 This contemplation on the vision and the right values provides depth of thought and clarity 05:52.660 --> 05:54.780 of thought. 05:54.780 --> 05:59.220 Depth of thought provides new insights about your work. 05:59.220 --> 06:03.540 Clarity of thought ensures that you make the right decisions. 06:03.540 --> 06:10.980 Making the right decisions leads to peace of mind and financial success is a byproduct. 06:10.980 --> 06:16.580 And in the process, you would most likely have created something truly inspiring for 06:16.580 --> 06:22.580 others to learn from and not just a financially successful company. 06:22.580 --> 06:28.620 So if you really want your stock options to work for you, change the narrative, change 06:28.620 --> 06:31.180 the conversation. 06:31.180 --> 06:37.020 Values and vision is the conversation you need to have with your team members. 06:37.020 --> 06:40.780 Valuation is not the right conversation to have. 06:40.780 --> 06:43.340 Here is the sequence. 06:43.340 --> 06:48.420 Start with going silent and looking inward instead of outward. 06:48.420 --> 06:51.380 Focus on your individual values. 06:51.380 --> 06:55.180 Set your vision out of those values. 06:55.180 --> 06:59.020 Look for people who share those values and vision. 06:59.020 --> 07:03.620 And then the conversation with them is, we all are enthusiastic about this vision. 07:03.620 --> 07:05.460 So let us make it happen. 07:05.460 --> 07:11.260 And yes, by the way, should we win the day, here are stock options for you. 07:11.260 --> 07:17.780 So you also share the financial value we all create while we achieve our vision. 07:17.780 --> 07:19.780 Values and vision is the way to go.