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Founded by MaharishiWhat do some of the world’s most successful investors, CEOs, financiers, and wealth creators have in common?
While intelligence, hard work, and determination are essential ingredients for success, many high achievers point to another powerful factor behind their performance: Transcendental Meditation® (TM).
For decades, billionaire investors, banking executives, entrepreneurs, and business leaders have used Transcendental Meditation to improve focus, reduce stress, increase creativity, and make better decisions. In the competitive worlds of finance, investing, and business, these advantages can mean the difference between success and failure.
Ray Dalio, founder of Bridgewater Associates, built one of the most successful hedge funds in history. With an estimated net worth exceeding $24 billion, Dalio is widely regarded as one of the most influential investors of the modern era.
When asked about the secret behind his success, Dalio’s answer surprises many people:
“Transcendental Meditation has probably been the single most important reason for whatever success I’ve had.”
He has also said:
“I think meditation has been the single biggest influence on my life.”
These are remarkable statements from a man responsible for managing hundreds of billions of dollars in global investments.
Dalio explains that Transcendental Meditation helps him maintain perspective during market volatility, reduce emotional decision-making, and access deeper levels of creativity and insight.
Many people believe making money is simply about finding the right investment strategy. However, experienced investors understand that mindset often matters just as much as technical knowledge.
Financial markets are emotional. Stock prices rise and fall. Economic conditions change. Unexpected events can trigger panic or euphoria.
Over 700 research studies shows Transcendental Meditation helps develop:
These qualities can help investors avoid costly emotional mistakes and make more rational decisions during uncertain market conditions.
Investor and philanthropist Mark Axelowitz’s UBS Private Wealth Management, manages over $10 million in assets, he describes learning Transcendental Meditation as:
“A game changer,”.
Like many successful professionals, Axelowitz has consistently meditated twice a day since learning TM. He says TM improves both his personal well-being and professional effectiveness. The ability to think clearly and remain balanced under pressure is invaluable in finance, business, and wealth creation.
Financial-services executive Ken Akoundi sees Transcendental Meditation as an essential tool for personal and professional growth.
“Meditation for me was a proactive component of wondering how I could be a better person.”
The best investors and business leaders understand that success starts with self-mastery. Strong leadership, emotional intelligence, and sound judgment often separate top performers from everyone else.
Barry Sommers, CEO of the Consumer Bank for JPMorgan Chase, one of the world’s largest financial institutions, believes Transcendental Meditation provides benefits that go far beyond relaxation.
“If I have to choose meditation versus sleep, it’s meditation all the way,” says Sommers.
“One of the things I’ve really noticed is how well I sleep. The quality of my sleep has improved, and I don’t need as much.”
For leaders responsible for major financial decisions, energy and mental performance are critical assets.
Scott Miller, CEO of G100 Companies, believes one of the greatest benefits of Transcendental Meditation is the energy it provides.
“TM gives you time. And what I mean by that is it gives you energy,” Miller says.
He explains how his afternoon 20-minutes TM session can completely reset his mental state:
“I find at the end of the day when I’m reviewing lists—and not doing much about them, just reading them again and again—if I meditate for 20 minutes I will have that feeling from the morning. That first cup of coffee, just getting to the office feeling. TM resets me,” he says.
Transcendental Meditation is not a get-rich-quick scheme. It does not guarantee investment success or business wealth.
However, the experiences of billionaire investors, banking executives, entrepreneurs, and financial professionals suggest that TM may help develop the mental qualities that contribute to success:
These traits are frequently found among highly successful people who consistently perform at a high level.
The stories of Ray Dalio and other successful business leaders reveal an important lesson: making money is not just about strategy, information, or opportunity. It is also about the quality of your mind.
When markets become volatile, when businesses face challenges, and when pressure reaches its highest levels, the people who remain calm, focused, creative, and clear-thinking often make the best decisions.
That is why many of the world’s most successful investors, executives, and wealth creators continue to practice Transcendental Meditation every day. For them, TM is not simply a meditation technique—it is a tool for peak performance, better leadership, greater success, and long-term wealth creation.
Transcendental Meditation is taught by certified teachers in a one-on-one course over 4-days. It’s practiced twice a day for just 20-minutes while sitting comfortably. Learn more at a free-introductory session. Visit tm.org.au to book your spot today.
