Can a Mob Lawyer’s Secrets Make You Happy?
What if your success is killing your joy? Bob Martin, once a mob lawyer swimming in cash during Miami’s “Cocaine Cowboys” era, had it all—until he didn’t. A therapist’s shocking coin ritual flipped his world, leading him to mindfulness mastery. Now, as the founder of A Wise and Happy Life, Bob shares little-known secrets to welcome happiness in episode 468 of The Deep Wealth Podcast.
The host of The Deep Wealth Podcast and post-exit entrepreneur Jeffrey Feldberg speaks with Bob Martin.
This article uncovers Bob’s journey and delivers actionable tools for busy entrepreneurs to slash stress, sharpen decisions, and live fulfilled—no matter how chaotic your schedule.
From Millions to Misery: Bob’s Wake-Up Call
Bob Martin’s life was a high-stakes thriller. In the 1970s, he defended mobsters in Miami, with cash pouring in. “People walked into my office with $9,000 in brown paper bags, hour after hour,” he recalls. At 32, his house was paid off, but his family barely saw him. “My life was hitting the skids,” he admits. Late nights and reckless ventures pushed him to the edge.
Then came the turning point. A therapist, instead of offering typical advice, shook three coins, consulted a Daoist text, and said one word: Retreat. “I probably cursed him out,” Bob says, “but it was like that word was tattooed on my forehead.” He shut down failing projects, reconnected with his family, and began studying with a Daoist master, transforming into a mindfulness expert.
The Traps That Derail Entrepreneurs
Bob’s downfall wasn’t the work As it was the people around him. “I liked those guys,” he says of the mobsters. “They stroked my ego, and I bought into it.” Entrepreneurs, take note: the need to be liked or impress others can lead you astray. Whether it’s chasing deals or pleasing clients, these influences cloud your judgment.
Bob’s solution? “Put guardians at the portals to your mind.” Know your emotional triggers—maybe a need for validation from past struggles—and stay vigilant. His mindfulness approach helps you tune into your “intuitive intelligence,” those “little antennas” that signal when something’s off. “We don’t trust intuition in the West,” he notes, “but it’s half your brain.” For busy entrepreneurs, this clarity can prevent burnout and bad calls.
Meditation: Your Secret Weapon
Meditation isn’t just for gurus as it’s for hustlers like you. “It’s not about quieting your mind,” Bob says. “It’s about watching it go crazy and managing it.” As mindfulness coordinator at Elon University, he teaches the KORU system, designed for the Western mind. In five weeks, with 90 minutes of weekly coaching and 10 minutes of daily practice, Bob guarantees results. “Every student who follows the program sees life-changing outcomes,” he says.
Using guided meditations like breath awareness and body scans, plus daily feedback via a digital platform, Bob helps you master “metacognition”—thinking about your thinking. This boosts focus, cuts stress, and sharpens decisions. Imagine walking into a negotiation calm and ready to win. That’s the edge mindfulness gives you.
Surrender for Success
“Surrender” sounds like defeat, but Bob redefines it. “It’s aligning with life’s flow,” he explains. “If it’s time to pause and you don’t, it won’t go well.” His own surrender—retreating from reckless ventures saved his life. “Retreat isn’t loss,” he says. “It’s regrouping to come back stronger.” For entrepreneurs, this means knowing when to pivot, wait, or push forward, saving energy and boosting outcomes.
Happiness Is a Skill
“Happiness is the absence of suffering,” Bob says. By building tolerance for discomfort, stress, failure, uncertainty, you unlock joy. His mindfulness practice targets three stressors: wanting what you don’t have, rejecting what you do, and not understanding. Through meditation, you cultivate generosity, compassion, and wisdom, balancing your mind. “When you serve your clients and love what you do, your happiness stays high,” Bob notes. This is the key to thriving, whether you’re growing profits or planning an exit.
Act Now for Your Breakthrough
Bob Martin’s journey from mob lawyer to mindfulness master is a must-hear for every entrepreneur. His secrets—rooted in neuroscience, psychology, and ancient wisdom—can transform how you live and lead. Don’t let stress steal your success. Tune into episode 468 and subscribe to The Deep Wealth Podcast for more insights to grow your business, maximize value, and live fulfilled. Your happiness breakthrough is one episode away!
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