When a Lifelong Coach Encounters Quality of Mind: Exploring Beyond the Avatar.

This podcast series explores a game-changing understanding of the human mind that operates “Before Psychology” — the secret source that exponentially increases peace, performance, and potential for any individual or organisation. 🧭 Episode Summary In this open and thought-provoking episode, Piers welcomes Adam Shuty to discuss his diverse journey from martial arts, to standup comedy, and his current enterprise, Everest Longevity. Having explored decades of personal development, performance psychology, and transformation work, Adam wanted to know: What exactly is this “Before Psychology” thing? His immediate resonance with the conversation signalled there was more to see. What unfolds is a live exploration and inquiry looking fresh to see what sits beyond all methods and mindsets. The Discussion Covers The case of mistaken identity — why believing we are a separate “me” is the root illusion behind all striving. The sky and the weather — a simple metaphor for understanding awareness and thought. ''Real but never true'' — how experience can feel vividly real yet not be fundamentally true or causal. From trying to flow — why the intelligence of life does better work when we stop trying to manage our minds. Direct experience inquiry — how to look freshly, without concepts, and glimpse what never comes or goes. Practical implications — what happens to leadership, relationships, and even financial legacy when we see who we truly are. 0:00 Introduction to Quality of Mind 01:05 Adam's Journey, Philosophy and Career 07:00 Exploring the Concept of Quality of Mind 07:27 The Secret Sauce to Unlocking Potential 16:31 The Case of Mistaken Identity 18:37 The Nature of Human Experience 22:12 The Illusion of Separate Self 36:29 Understanding Time Perception 37:10 The Evolution of Life and Perception 38:27 The Case of Mistaken Identity 40:40 The Concept of the True Self 43:06 Realizing the True Self 44:57 Practical Applications and Realizations 48:52 The Path to Realization 51:01 Direct Experience and Awareness 66:06 Final Thoughts and Deciding We a Need Part 2! ✉️ Connect & Learn More Adam's website and profile and Explore more Quality of Mind resources: – Find all things Quality of Mind Video: Why Do We Describe Quality of Mind as Before Psychology? — clear short intro Watch past clients talk about the power of Quality of Mind here Follow Piers on LinkedIn for regular posts and reflections

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When a Lifelong Coach Encounters Quality of Mind: Exploring Beyond the Avatar. is an episode from Quality of Mind-Transforming Business by Piers Thurston Making Change Work.

This episode is 72:51 long.

This episode was published on Oct 19, 2025.

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