[REPLAY] Rise from Failure: Living Your Purpose w/ Suneel Gupta, Best-Selling Author, Everyday Dharma

As the year comes to a close, it’s the perfect time to reflect on the lessons learned, the challenges faced, and the habits that have shaped our journey. This week, we are revisiting an episode that dives deep into these themes with Suneel Gupta.

Once labeled the "face of failure" in The New York Times, Suneel turned his setbacks into powerful lessons, going on to become the founding CEO of RISE, a wellness company named App of the Year by Apple. Now a bestselling author, renowned speaker, and Harvard Medical School visiting scholar, Suneel studies the habits of extraordinary individuals to help us all lift our performance and deepen our sense of purpose.

In this replay, Suneel shares actionable insights on building resilience, finding purpose, and creating habits that sustain us — perfect reflections to carry into the new year. Tune in for an inspiring conversation to help you close out this year strong and step into the next with clarity and intention.

TIMESTAMP

0:00 Intro

04:00 The face of failure on The New York Times

06:46 The alignment and arrival fallacy

08:15 Behind the success with Rise app

11:24 Deeper questions from the next generation: meaning or money?

15:30 Burnout among successful people

17:13 The role of resting and paradox of productivity

19:55 The need to perform and living up to expectations

21:43 Chisel back to dharma through questions

26:07 The struggle to monetise while living up to purpose

29:32 Expressions of dharma

34:18 Work and play as adults

37:29 Jealousy as an indicator of your dharma

40:28 Takes on racial hate and identity in US

43:01 Billion Dollar Questions

-

Some Key Takeaways:

🔑 "Success is a lousy teacher."

True growth often comes from honest, vulnerable moments — not from basking in success. Suneel's openness about failure led to unexpected deeper connections, proving that humility and authenticity open the door to meaningful learning.

🔑 The Arrival Fallacy & Living Your Dharma

Chasing an endless stream of achievements can leave us unfulfilled. Instead, aligning “who we are” with “what we do” (our #Dharma) allows us to sustain momentum and find purpose beyond the wins.

🔑 Rest as a Rhythm, Not a Reward

High performers thrive not by grinding non-stop but by practicing what Suneel calls "rhythmic renewal." A disciplined rest ethic fuels creativity, focus, and long-term success.

🔑 "If I wasn’t compensated, what would I still want to do?"

True fulfillment comes from inner success—seeking meaning in what we do, beyond external markers like wealth or titles.

🔑 Your Essence, Infinite Expressions

While our essence remains constant, how we express it evolves over time. Being open to change allows our Dharma to manifest in multiple, meaningful ways.

🔑 "The best climbers in the world are the ones having the most fun."

Achievements are important, but joy in the process can unlock deeper satisfaction and better results.

🔑 Jealousy as a Compass

Sometimes, jealousy is a hidden indicator of what truly matters to us. When approached honestly, it can guide us toward our most authentic aspirations.

-

𝐁𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐃𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐫 𝐌𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐬 is THE show for the audacious next-gen leaders.

Unfiltered. Personal. Inspirational.

Tune in to learn from world's foremost funders and founders, and their unicorn journey in the dynamic world of venture and business.

From underestimated to iconic, YOU too, can make #billiondollarmoves — in venture, in business, in life.

PODCAST INFO:

Podcast website: https://billiondollarmoves.com

Watch on Youtube: https://tinyurl.com/sarahchenglobal

Join the community: https://sarah-chen.ck.page/billiondollarmoves

FOLLOW SARAH:

LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/sarahchenglobal

Instagram: https://instagram.com/sarahchenglobal

Twitter: https://twitter.com/sarahchenglobal