In this episode of Low to Grow, real estate entrepreneur AriRastegar unpacks the mindset behind building a billion-dollar portfolio and why fulfillment, not just achievement, should be the real target. He shares how a small law-school investment sparked his career, how meditation fuels his productivity, and why emotional health is non-negotiable for long-term success.

Ari also gets personal about teaching his kids to embrace failure, navigating the ups and downs of entrepreneurship, and how cultural influences shape our approach to business. The conversation wraps with a grounded look at AI’s role in the nextera of human potential.

What you’ll walk away with:

• A roadmap for turning early-career confusion into clear, forward motion
• A mindset reset that helps you prioritize real fulfillment over performative success
• A simple, repeatable meditation approach to boost focus and cut through your mental clutter
• A resilience playbook for recovering quickly when plans fall apart
• A healthier way to teach your kids about failure so you can all take bolder risks without the fear spiral
• A new lens on how your language and cultural roots quietly influence your ambition and outcomes
• A future-ready perspective on using AI to amplify your strengths

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Chapters

00:00 Ari Rastegar on the Low to Grow Podcast - helping young professionals navigate change

00:30 Follow @lowtogrowpodcast on Instagram!

01:23 Introducing Ari Rastegar on Low to Grow Podcast

02:02 Who Ari Rastegar thinks will benefit from Low to Grow episode

02:25 How Ari Rastegar started his Real Estate Titan Career

05:51 Success vs. Fulfillment

11:24 The Power of Meditation

15:47 Resilience and Overcoming Challenges

21:04 Teaching Kids About Failure

24:18 The Importance of Emotional Resilience

28:23 Cultural Influences and Language

31:25 Meditation for Mental Health

32:43 AI: The Fourth Industrial Revolution