128. Eric McHugh

heCast: The Official Podcast of HeChangedIt

Mike interviews Eric McHugh about his spiritual journey and his work in the tech field, particularly in the NFT and dating app industries. Eric shares his experience with meditation and how it has helped him break patterns and cultivate gratitude. He also discusses his dating app, Dataing, which uses AI to generate profiles and create matches based on users' digital footprints. The goal of the app is to spread love and help people find meaningful connections. Eric emphasizes the importance of being present and grateful in daily life. They discuss the power of gratitude, journaling, and the importance of small wins. They also explore the concept of reality transurfing and how our thoughts and actions can shape our reality. The conversation touches on aha moments, the power of now, and the ability to separate ourselves from our thoughts. They also discuss the benefits of meditation and the importance of authenticity and vulnerability. Eric shares his experiences with a 10-day silent meditation retreat and the impact it had on his life. The conversation concludes with a discussion on the importance of finding the right partners and the value of empathy in the startup world.

Takeaways

• Meditation can help break patterns and cultivate gratitude.
• Dataing, a dating app, uses AI to generate profiles and create matches based on users' digital footprints.
• Being present and grateful in daily life can lead to more meaningful connections.
• Physical presence and pheromones play an important role in forming relationships.
• Eric emphasizes the importance of community and building connections. Practicing gratitude and focusing on small wins can lead to momentum and a positive mindset.
• Journaling, such as using the five-minute journal, can be a helpful routine for expressing gratitude and setting intentions.
• Aha moments can be transformative and lead to personal growth and change.
• The power of now and the ability to separate ourselves from our thoughts can lead to greater self-awareness and happiness.
• Meditation and silent retreats can provide valuable introspective experiences and promote personal growth.
• Authenticity and vulnerability are important qualities in building relationships and creating a positive impact.
• Finding the right partners and investors in startups is crucial for success and maintaining alignment with your vision and values.
• Empathy is a valuable skill in the startup world, fostering understanding and collaboration.
• The journey of personal development and self-discovery is ongoing and can lead to a more fulfilling and meaningful life.

Learn more about Eric here:

Eric on ⁠Instagram⁠: https://www.instagram.com/ericdmchugh/

ShopX on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shopxlabs/

Dataing.io on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dataing.io/ ⁠⁠⁠

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