Bio/Wiki
| Famous For | Founder of Mindvalley, Keynote Speaker, New York Times Bestselling Author 'The Code of the Extraordinary Mind' |
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| Zodiac Sign | Capricorn |
| Religion/Religious Views | No longer identifies as Hindu but believes in God |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 175 cm (5’ 9”) |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Malaysian government school |
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| College/University | University of Michigan, United States |
| Degree | B.S. in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (1996 - 1999) |
Personal Life
| Food Habit | Non-Vegetarian |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Divorced |
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| Affairs/Girlfriends | Kristina Mänd-Lakhiani |
| Marriage Date | 9 May 2003 |
Family
| Wife | Ex-wife Kristina Mänd-Lakhiani (Co-founder of Mindvalley) | ||||
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Career
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| Place | Tallinn, Estonia |
| Quote | If you want to change the world, change education by Nelson Mandela |
| Thing | Lifebook |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| He drinks alcohol. | |
| He grew up in poverty. | |
| As a child, he struggled with poor eyesight, bad skin, and Asperger's. | |
| Schooling in Malaysia inspired him to revolutionize the education system. | |
| At 17, he moved to the US, interned at Microsoft, and later joined AIESEC. | |
| Teaching meditation at 24 significantly enhanced his performance. | |
| He established Mindvalley to teach meditation, which evolved into a media company. | |
| In 2013, he launched Mindvalley Academy and Mindvalley Quests. | |
| His book 'The Code of the Extraordinary Mind' became a best-seller in 2016. | |
| He introduced the Health Transformation Program 'Wildfit' and Mindvalley University City Campus. | |
| His second book, 'The Buddha and the Badass,' was released in 2020. |
