The Power of Perspective: How One Minute Can Change Everything

Welcome And Podcast Purpose

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Welcome to the Illuminati Spirit of Gratitude Podcast on the One Generation platform. Hello, friends. My name is Juliash Patel, and this podcast explores the themes of building self-awareness and the power of our inner spirit, including the silent metals we all face. Join me every week as I implement high-profile, as we explore how adversity shapes us, how gratitude lifts us, and how we can all uncover the inner strength that we all have within ourselves. Join the conversation. I appreciate you listening in.

Milestones And Thank You Team

What Yog Nation Means

The Five Pillars Of Gratitude

My Story Behind The Message

Two Asks For The Audience

Guest Wisdom That Sticks

What Content Creation Really Takes

Feedback Request And How To Reach Me

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And it is so great to be back here in California in the house that I grew up in, south of San Jose, in a town called Morgan Hill. Hence the change in the background as my oldest daughter painted the picture behind me. Eyes are reacting a little bit with the crustiness of the skin, but that's okay. As I've mentioned before, the podcast theme is how gratitude turns stress into strength and the grittiness and stubbornness to keep moving forward. And what I'm going through now, withstanding the allergies back in the Bay Area, is worth seeing the fans and family, and of course, looking out for my 87-year-old father. So in today's episode, I welcome the new listeners and followers to the podcast as my last solo episode was January 20th of 2026. Today, I want to explain why I started Yog Nesh and the Spread of Gratitude, my two asks of the audience, and key learnings as a content creator. First, a milestone celebration on two fronts. I crossed my 500th video last week, released on YouTube only, a full episodes in Reels with Dave Milolo, data scientist and adject professor. And second, after 77 episodes, nearly 300,000 people viewed these episodes of Reels and on YouTube alone. And so it's just an incredible feeling of accomplishment from the level of effort, focus, dedication, and a commitment of a guest episode release a week. Is it easy? Of course not. Is it hard? Absolutely. Is it purposeful? 100%. And speaking of purpose, and that is the value the listeners hopefully are getting from the wisdom and perspective shared by each guest, which I will explain later on the segment. And it's such a wonderful feeling, folks, to read a comment from a listener of thanking the guests for the wisdom shared and an even greater feeling when people repost or reshare a reel on their feed. It just gives me nothing but satisfaction and gratification knowing that I'm doing something in this world to contribute to someone's health, wealth, and happiness. And wanted to take a little bit of time out here to thank the team at Backlot Studios, led by Tyler Copenhaver, Lee Quivas, and Dajon for bringing my vision to life starting in August of 2024. Without them, the production quality of each reel, of each full episode would not be possible. And certainly without them, there would be no Anthem Award. So thank you guys. And just to be very clear, it's called Yog Nation, the Spirit of Community. And let me explain that. So Yog Nation is this community that I'm building. And of course, the spirit of gratitude is the anchor for which people get hopefully interested to understand the content of the messaging out there. And a fun fact together, combining both elements, Yog Nation, the spirit of gratitude, it's officially trademarked by the U.S. Pantent and Trademark Office. So, why started this podcast? The primary goal is to create a media brand that focuses on gratitude as a foundational element that helps turn stress into strength around five key pillars. That's courage, resilience, appreciation, awareness, and humility. Not in that particular order. The podcast is meant to serve the audience, not only to help, but to remind yourself of overcoming adversity from the incredible wisdom and perspective shared by the diverse range of guests that I've had on, based on age, profession, background, and culture. And to review the video podcast, a simulcast on streaming platforms. So you can find Yognation. The handle is at Yog Nation2G's on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, wherever you find your favorite streaming platform, it's there. In addition to social media platforms, including YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and LinkedIn. Each episode is released every Tuesday morning as I share one reel per day from Tuesday through Saturday, mainly in the early hours where viewership is highest. And again, I invite you to tune in at Yog Nation2G's. And a little side note here, the extra G, even though my name is spelled with one G, the extra G stands for gratitude andor Gangsta. So it's just a little funny, uh, funny, fun fact. Um, I love 90s rap. I love Snoop Dogg. I would love to have him on the podcast. Let's see if the universe is listening. Now, in a world full of podcasts, motivational clips, and uplifting messaging, what makes the spirit of gratitude worth your time? And I'll explain that. I don't claim to be the ultimate expert on gratitude, but I do believe I've earned a point of view. And sitting across from these dozens of incredible people and hearing how adversity shaped their lives, I've noticed a pattern, folks. Gratitude is not just a feeling, it's a practice, it's a lens, it's a form of strength. And the more I listen, the more convinced I've become that gratitude is one of the most underused tools we have to dealing with stress, pressure, disappointment, and uncertainty. So I'm not here as someone who has figured it all out, nor am I here to preach. I'm here as someone who has been paying attention. And the word gratitude itself is hitting a nerve in today's society, showing up in more and more places. And not to make this political, but at last week's incident at the White House Correspondence Dinner, the president in his press conference mentioned the phrase he owes a debt of gratitude to the law enforcement for their bravery and work in protecting those that had attended and apprehending the suspect. And I certainly smiled when I said that. The G word generally makes us more aware, more appreciative of the people, places, and things that we are grateful for, no matter how stressful or unpredictable life can get. And another fun fact, my previous guest, Jonathan Carl from ABC News, who reported at the event, was at one point president of the White House Correspondence Association that puts this together event. So kind of cool. Now, to give you a window and perspective of who I am and my passion around gratitude, I'm a product of two cultures, representing both Indian and American values, where I struggled with identity growing up. I was born into a household where my immigrant parents achieved the American dream, building a successful wholesale nursery business where the American dream unfortunately is becoming much harder for people these days. I'm a father of a neurodivergent daughter who endured the painful effects of being bullied in middle school because kids didn't know what Tourette's is and was. And as an adult, I've hit rock bottom twice on the physical, emotional, and financial fronts, altogether at the same time. It's draining, it's exhausting, and I know what it's like getting that empty feeling in your heart where you feel hopeless and alone. And I've lived through chronic medical conditions related to allergies, hence the eyes, dealing with eye issues for nearly 40 years, which, among other hospitalizations, including bacterial infections, I've had eye surgery at the Mayo Clinic to restore my vision in the left eye from 2070 to 2020. So certainly my appreciation for the word gratitude runs so deep within my soul. And then from each low point, I've come out better and stronger through faith, belief, and the grace of God. I've witnessed firsthand the resiliency, the courage, the awareness, appreciation, and humility to press forward. And all of these experiences, again, has shaped my perspective on gratitude. And I know that everyone has their own unique story to tell. I know everyone is struggling with something spiritually, emotionally. Gosh, the list just goes on. And I think it's important to belong to a community that shares these same values. And that's what the spirit of gratitude represents. That's why and how created this podcast with the incredible support of friends and family who I'm fiercely loyal to, most notably to my wife and two daughters, for their unconditional love and pursuing my purpose in life. And that's why I want these listeners to be reminded of, you know, the inner strength that we all have within ourselves. The answers are within ourselves. And while I'm certainly the brand of the podcast, I still believe that I'm simply the messenger. The guests have and share this wonderful message. And it would be my honor to invite you to join this community of incredible storytellers to help you seek comfort, knowledge, wisdom that you can apply for yourself, no matter how old you are, the work that you do, where you come from, or the pain that you had endured or are enduring. No judgment here, folks. So, and I would like to say that my target audience that most resonates with the podcast themes are folks that are fans of the Ted Lasso show, where the core values of this of the show mirrors and stresses the messaging of each podcast guest, representing gratitude, authenticity, resilience, empathy, kindness, and personal accountability. So, folks, if you like Ted Lasso, I think you'll like the spirit of gratitude. And this podcast is meant for people, parents especially, who have lived through enough life in them to understand hardship, transition, reinvention, and responsibility. Life is hard as it is, and I like to think that I'm doing my part to leave the world in a better shape with the skills and gifts that I've had to add value to in society. Well, let me rephrase that. I'm doing my part to leave the world in a better shape with the skills and gifts that I have to add value in society in the manner that I know how. And, you know, again, the inspiration of the podcast, besides my daughter being bullied in middle school, the health issues that I've had, inspiration actually was me as an 18-year-old listening to Michael Jackson. And I know the biopic is right now, I have yet to seen it. Uh, but again, instead of beat it or thriller, the song that most resonates with me from MJ is Heal the World. That speaks to me then, it speaks to me now, and it will speak to me in the future. So that's what it the inspiration. So to the Jackson family, I thank you for providing this gift to the world of MJ's music. Hopefully I can carry part of his legacy to heal the world in a manner that we all become better people as a result. So, my asks from the audience. First, if you know someone who is trying to stay grounded in a noisy and divided world, and boy, we are certainly living in those times, someone still who still believes in values, perspective, and practical inspiration, I invite you to share the spirit of gratitude with them. Not because they need another podcast, because they may need the right message at the right time. And that is what each podcast episode aims to do, just that. And my second ask is this Of the 1,440 minutes there are in a day, 24 by 60, I just ask to give one minute of your time to watch a reel from the spirit of gratitude. Whether it's a YouTube short, an Instagram reel, a Facebook or a TikTok video, don't watch it for me. Watch it for the message. Every clip comes from a guest who has lived through something, learned something, and shared something that may help someone else. And together with Backlot Studios, we work hard to create content that is meaningful, uplifting, and entertaining. And because sometimes one minute of perspective can stay with you long after the real lens. And that is so true for me personally. You know, I just want to share a few examples of the guests that I have had on and what hasn't has spoken to me. So, first, professional golfer Ted Purdy, an amazing individual and human being, an elite athlete who competed against Tiger Woods, won against him on three different time occasions. And his goal and his point that he reminds himself is be nice to yourself. Be nice to yourself. I'm nice to yourself. You hit a bad shot, be nice to yourself. You hit a good shot, be nice to yourself. And I think that's why we become sometimes our own worst critic. And Ted just provides that steady reminder, not to take yourself too seriously. Author and podcaster Gemma Sarani Degorakov, I love that middle name by the way. She wrote a book, and in that book, her rare, she writes, Be honest with your soul. It already knows. And how many times do we happen to believe that what is something that is a fact isn't really a fact? It's our perception of the world. The soul already knows what is right or wrong. You just have to trust it. I think that's what Gemma's messaging was. Great grandmaster and Kwanjan, Master Ernie Reyes. He says, how you respond to fear is to be trained physically, mentally, spiritually, and have good character. And I just think that resonates with me so much. As a martial artist myself, again, I didn't quite get my black belt for Mud Shy because I couldn't break a few boards, but nonetheless, I like to believe that that martial arts spirit uh lives within me, that I do embody these traits of how to be trained physically, mentally, spiritually, and have good character. And finally, speaking of good character, uh, a good friend, Bay Area Sports talk show host Damon Bruce. He says, Character is who you are when no one is looking. I mean, how many athletes put in the time, effort, sweat energy to become the best version of their craft? That is character, because when no one's looking, they're there lifting weights, they're there running, they're there doing everything they need they need to do to become the best athlete. And it just goes on. I mean, you figure you're you want to be the best musician or the best engineer or the best speaker. It just multiplies. And that's what I'm so grateful for to uh be the anchor of this podcast. And again, like myself, I invite you to experience this wisdom for yourself. And finally, folks, what have I learned on this journey as being a content creator? And the biggest takeaway, as I mentioned, it's an honor to sit in this chair knowing that people are resonating with the messaging from each guest. To create something that touches and influences people in a positive way, it is certainly humbling. Um I just can't describe it. I mean, it's it's it's nice, it's a warm and fuzzy feeling to scroll through an Instagram feed and just say, This is the exact message I needed to hear. Thank you. And it's not, I mean, again, while I am the brand of the podcast, it's really the messaging of the guest that I really want to be able to amplify. Again, they've got the wisdom, they've got the perspective to help reshape something that perhaps changes your perspective on a situation, to give you comfort, to give you hope, to give you that perspective, and to give you that uh clarity that perhaps you may even not have found uh within your own environment. But listening to the messaging of the podcast, hopefully it does. And on the flip side, what I've learned is this shit's hard. I hold myself accountable to high standards with a commitment of excellence. And for all you Raider Nation fans, the commitment of excellence is what Al Davis preached. I do my level best to approach each episode with a blank slate, not asking the same questions, but finding an angle and theme that I think could be meaningful and resonate to the to the listening audience. You know, the reels are the hooks, but the real wisdom is founded and grounded in each up in each full episode, which again I invite you to join. I've again 77 people that are just incredible storytellers. Uh person, Danny Bader, who clinically died for seven minutes and came back to life. He's not an inspirational speaker. Uh, CNN, a former CNN producer, Seema Mathor, who battled brain aneurysm as she was progressing up the ranks and chains of CNN. And her point is you've gone through a lot. Don't be so hard on yourself. Um, again, I find value, and I hope the listening listening audience does. Um, you know, just there's a lot of great content out there in the areas of well-being and mental health. And, you know, again, I think what I'm doing is a little bit different, right? In the Spirit of Gratitude podcast, in the format that it's more of a talk show, you know, inviting guests to share their experiences to inspire others. And, you know, I'm not here uh to preach. Again, I think that's that messaging from the guests that is so critical. And treating this as a small business, as I mentioned, it's hard, it's difficult. It tests you in ways that you've never imagined. Um 2025 was hard for many of us. Uh, with AI, you know, I still I think that we are in a recession. I just think that uh the executive and legislative and media branches aren't necessarily saying it as it is. Uh, but it's hard. I mean, it's it's it's it's how do you find messaging that provides you a little bit of calmness? And you know, that I think is what I'm driven by purpose. Um the goal is to become a paid public speaker, to be invited to conferences and schools, community gatherings, where I'm sharing this message of hope and inspiration from the guests that have come on. And so, you know, I recently attended a business conference in in Tucson. Shout out to the good folks at 10 West who organized the week-long event. I met some incredible people, and what it reminded me of is the work ahead of me focus on focusing on the rebranding and funding. Uh, you know, rebranding again, there's a lot of messaging that is good. I just need to provide maybe a singular focus so people can understand immediately what the spirit of gratitude represents. So I'm working with some really smart people to help me craft that rebrand, that re-messaging, and certainly from a funding aspect. Um, you know, purpose doesn't pay the bills. Uh, you know, I'm luckily uh, you know, surviving, uh, you know, paying the bills as I can through savings. That's gonna dry out eventually. But again, I'm looking at ways to fuel the next growth of podcasts in terms of uh the content that I share, the followers. So it's I'm I'm in a good state and I'm in a happy state, and I just feel a lot of momentum coming my way. Um, but and last but not least, you know, I don't want to build this podcast in a vacuum. I want to hear from you. You know, what's resonating? What could be stronger? What stories, guests, or themes would make this more meaningful to you? You know, as a content creator, I'm learning in real time, and your feedback, perspective, and counsel can help shape where this goes next. Because the goal is not just to grow a podcast, the goal is to grow a message that reaches the people who need it the most. And again, you can uh you can find me, you can message me on social media. My email in my email address is yogi. That's y-o-gi at yognation.com, and that's y-o-g-g at n a t-i-o.com. To the citizens of yognation, thank you for listening, and we'll see you on the next episode. Bye for now.