Elevate Classics: Dandapani on Learning To Focus and Avoid Distraction

Elevate with Robert Glazer · Nov 20, 2025 · 56m

Dandapani has lived a unique and purpose-driven life. He is a Hindu priest and entrepreneur who spent his first 10 years after university studying as a monk at a monastery in Hawaii. He concluded his study and took his well-honed knowledge of discipline, focus and energy management to help others harness their energy and build a life of purpose and joy. Dandapani has also delivered a TEDx Talk, “Unwavering Focus,” which has been viewed over six million times.

In this classic episode, Dandapani joins host Robert Glazer on ⁠the Elevate Podcast⁠ to talk about his time as a monk, the value of…