"I am getting so much more clarification about my life"
Be Extraordinary

"I am getting so much more clarification about my life"

Hi Everyone, my name is Nolan from Johannesburg, South Africa. Before this Quest my life was... Coming from a poverty background, having to go to school with no jersey or shoes on a cold or rainy day, studying under candle light, most times no food to eat, life was about survival. With my parents guidance, I overcame many life challenges to end up focusing on how to be the best version of myself. Through these experiences, life taught me to stay humble and focus on living and serving my purpose. This has led me to get more involved in Humanitarian work like feeding schemes, mentoring and of course climbing mountains for amazing causes. Last year, I summitted Mt Kilimanjaro with a team on Nelson Mandela's birthday, the cause was raising funds so that we could purchase sanitary pads for girls in rural areas. We had to give back the dignity to these young girls. Although getting hurt on day 3, I still persevered ahead as my WHY was massive. I rejected the pain in my mind and completed the journey. Over the years, I still experienced major downfalls but my faith and belief in God kept me going. I learnt that for every down, there has to be an up, law of polarity right. I left the corporate world last June due to humanity being lost, it just did not relate to my values anymore. I decided to start up my company StraightTalkWithNolan so that I can channel my journey to other people and make them realise that life does not end where they are. I am closely attached to our Deaf community who shared their Inspirational stories at my company launch, I will explain later what we are doing together this year, After being on the quest for 24 days, I feel so encouraged and believe I can do so much out there and help so many more people, especially in Africa. 

The reason I enrolled in this Quest was to gain more knowledge and insight about myself, and grow as an Individual. I have done previous mindset programs but with Be Extraordinary, I am getting so much more clarification about my life and value with the meditation techniques that Vishen presents. One of my goals for this year is to do a Triple Summit, meaning climbing three different mountains. Why am I doing this? As mentioned, I am closely linked to the Deaf community and with this climb, the team and I will raise funds to purchase cochlear implants and hearing aids for our deaf community. Guess what, we are taking 6 deaf climbers with us on this journey. During my visualization meditation, I see all of us on the mountain posing for pictures and feeling so accomplished. This technique is powerful. Thank You. What I was hoping to learn was basic mindset exercises but what I am getting out of the program is priceless. Thank You. I would strongly recommend the quest because it is life changing and gives a person so any new techniques that one does not know about. I am busy finalising a program I put together based on my life's journey, it is called "Be the BEST version of YOURSELF". I am noticing that with the use of the program tools, I am able to see myself having accomplished this goal and recognise the contribution it brings to Africa and the World. Now, I am more convinced than ever that lives will be changed in a positive way. I would like to thank Vishen and the team at Mindvalley for the support and an incredible program. I am Thankful and Grateful.

Nolan Pillay

CEO and Founder of StraightTalkWithNolan

Johannesburg, South Africa

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