On this episode of Mindset Design, Arlin Moore shares his experience with religion in high school. He explains how he discovered the world of self-help and studied the rationalistic, atheist philosophy of Ayn Rand, allowing him to free themselves from their negative thought patterns. He also studied philosophers such as Descartes, Pascal, and Aristotle, and read books by atheist leaders such as Sam Harris, Richard Dawkins, and Christopher Hitchens. The episode is sponsored by Maxi, a mindset design tool that helps people transform their lives. 00:00:01 Questioning beliefs, searching for truth. 00:02:57 Seeking truth through religious origin. 00:05:55 Preparing for Bar Mitzvah: Pam enemy, Maya teacher, pork chop. 00:09:30 Religion not important to kids. 00:13:02 Religion: angst, confusion, holidays. 00:16:28 Godless teen finds redemption through Jesus. 00:20:04 Awakening to atheist philosophy, Ein Rand and debate. 00:23:21 Debate, Eckhart Tolle, spiritual awakening. 00:25:36 Spiritual truth unites all religions. 00:27:59 Exploring universal truth through religion. Support the show