Episode 19 Rewriting the Narrative of Failure and Success: my chat with Ohad Rein

Ever pondered on the so-called "losers" who get ignored for the glitz and glamour of the winners' spotlight? It’s time to rewrite the narrative of success and failure with our guest, Ohad Rein, you may know him from his music as Old Man River.

Inspired by a recent Facebook post from Ohad, I reached out to him and invited him to have this discussion. We journey together beginning with the inspiring story of Pete Best, the overlooked fifth Beatle, whose tale of resilience and self-identity is a testament to the powerful courage that lies within the shadows of perceived failure.

Ohad brings a fresh perspective, challenging the conventional norms of measuring success in our society. Oftentimes, we are so caught up in the illusion of success painted by social media that we forget the essence of true success. Ohad directs our attention to Leonard Cohen's profound statement that "success is survival," sparking a deep conversation about the role of relationships in our personal growth. We also delve into Ohad's personal story of redefining success in his own musical journey.

Finally, we dive deep into the profound concept of finding meaning in life. Drawing inspiration from the enlightening stories of Viktor Frankl and Edith Eger, we explore the power of acceptance and the importance of finding perspective. We close with a gentle invitation for you, the listener, to trust the present moment, accept your emotions, and to choose how you respond and find meaning in life. Join us in this inspiring conversation, and let’s redefine success together.

Find out more about Ohad here:

Ohad Rein is an award winning acclaimed producer, singer-songwriter, mixing engineer and multi-instrumentalist based in Melbourne, Australia.

www.oldmanrivermusic.com

www.bhaktiparty.com

Still Alive by Old Man River: https://youtu.be/gBrDVahME1U

Our discussion refers to this Letterman interview of Pete Best

https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=641829344207361

Books and films we discussed/referred to:

The Gift and The Choice by Edith Eger

Man’s search for meaning by Viktor Frankl

A path with Heart by Jack Kornfield

Inside Llewyn Davis, film by the the Coen Brothers

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