Wisdom from the Sacred Pools ~ the power of flow

Not far from the remote town of Hana, on the lush eastern coast of Maui, lies a hidden gem known as the 7 Sacred Pools.

It’s a place of incredible beauty, where waterfalls cascade from one pool to the next, each feeding into the other in a continuous, natural flow.

I remember standing there, watching the water move effortlessly from one pool to the next, completely in sync with the landscape.

The water didn’t struggle or hesitate, it simply followed the path laid out for it, carving its way with time and persistence.

It was in that moment that I saw a powerful truth:

Success, like the flow of water, is about finding your natural path and moving with it.

In the early days of my business, I often tried to force things to happen.

I’d push against obstacles, thinking that sheer willpower could overcome any challenge.

But watching the water flow through the Sacred Pools, I realized that sometimes, the most effective way forward is not to force a path, but to find the one that’s already there.

I recalled a conversation with Ram Dass during one of our visits to the Temple of Peace.

We talked about the importance of flow in life, how the greatest achievements often come not from force, but from aligning ourselves with the natural currents of our environment.

This lesson transformed how I approached my work. Instead of battling against the current, I began to focus on finding where the flow was strongest and directing my energy there.

It’s this philosophy that guides the way I teach high-ticket sales today.

In our Skool community, we explore how to identify and align with the natural flow of opportunities.

Whether it’s understanding the right market, connecting with the right clients, or crafting an offer that resonates deeply, the key is to move with the flow, not against it.

Yet, I know how difficult it can be to embrace this approach.

There’s often a fear that if you’re not pushing hard, you’re not making progress. The belief that success requires constant struggle is deeply ingrained in many of us.

But I’m here to tell you that this isn’t the case.

When you learn to move with the flow, like the water in the Sacred Pools, you’ll find that the journey becomes smoother, more natural, and ultimately more successful.

Aloha, Brian 🤙

P.S. This is from an email series that I had sent to my list awhile ago that documents my spiritual journey while being a self-ordained monk on Maui, and still having the occasional marketing insights along the way. LMK if you'd like me to share more of these stories, the deeper stuff I've learned...

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