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Meditate on the Money: Why meditation is good for business

Lincoln Ahn

30 Sep 2025 — 2 min read

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According to CEO of 10x Training Systems LLC Josh Felber, meditation is a great way to get in the right mindset for business decisions. He joins a slew of other elites that make use of the practice for clarity, focus, and motivation. In terms of relevance to my project, his insight can inform what meditation skills need to be taught by my solution.

In an interview with the New York Times, Bill Ford, Chairman of Ford Motor Company, shared how he has benefited from meditating, citing that "Meditating brings you back to the fact that at the end of the day, you’re no different than anybody else."

Meditation can be a potent tool for developing emotional intelligence. As a leader, you need to empathize with your employees' problems. When they feel heard and understood, they typically perform better. Emotional intelligence is the one aspect of your leadership that could set you apart from other managers and leaders.

People who meditate tend to be less reactive in trying situations—that is, they are less likely to get frustrated and angry. Feeling calm and composed when faced with a problem can help you come up with a solution faster. When you feel a sense of peace and are more self-aware, you are likely to make better decisions.

By regularly tuning into your thoughts and emotions during meditation, you can enhance your self-awareness and practice non-reactivity. I find that this heightened self-awareness enables me to better understand my own emotional responses. In fact, it helps me understand the responses of others as well.

Here are a few final pointers if you’re just starting out:

• Be patient with yourself. The benefits of daily practice can take time to show.

• Be kind to yourself. The first few days will likely feel difficult or even boring. Keep going.

• Do what you can to make it easier. Sit in a comfortable position and eliminate distractions like your phone or the television.

From Felber's account we know that his style meditation is a habit that requires patience and multiple days of investment to get used to. Additionally, a comfortable environment is required to make it effective. If I want to translate this emotional regulation focused style of meditation for children, making the environment of the backseat as comfortable as possible is a must. Additionally, any non-comfort prioritized features should be aimed at fostering patience. Perhaps designing a multi-trip meditation exercise could help build patience while creating an incentive to enjoy repeated car trips.