The Grind: Self-Mastery and Success in Business [March 2025]

About this episode

Chip Grossman discusses the connection between spirituality and business through his experience with SGI Nichiren Buddhism.

Chip Grossman, of Santa Monica, always thought spirituality and business were opposing goals. It wasn’t until he encountered SGI Nichiren Buddhism that he realized their deep ties. Today, Chip shares how chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo helped him develop the courage and strength to go after his goals and build unshakable happiness. View today's episode on YouTube . Resources: The New Human Revolution , vol. 9, pp. 272–73 The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin , vol. 1, p. 637. The New Human Revolution , vol. 5, pp. 27­–28 The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace , part 2, revised edition, pp. 185-87.

People in this episode

Guest: Chip Grossman

Topics covered

• spirituality
• business
• self-mastery
• happiness
• Nichiren Buddhism

Keywords

• self-mastery
• success
• business
• Nam-myoho-renge-kyo
• happiness

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: SGI Nichiren Buddhism

Books & works: The New Human Revolution, The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace

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