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The man who pushed me onto stage (and changed my life)

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In loving memory of Bob Proctor

There are a few people you meet in life who change your trajectory forever.

For me, one of those people was Bob Proctor.

If you’ve ever listened to The Secret or stumbled upon an old YouTube video of a white-haired gentleman talking about “paradigms” and the power of the subconscious mind, that’s Bob. 

He was one of the world’s most beloved teachers on prosperity consciousness. 

He spent over 60 years helping millions of people reprogram their thinking to unlock abundance, confidence, and self-worth.

But for me, Bob wasn’t just a teacher.
He was my first mentor.

The day Bob Proctor threw me to the wolves

Back in 2005, Bob came to Malaysia to give a seminar.
I was just a young entrepreneur—no fame, no followers, no stage experience.

Right before his talk, he turned to me and said,

“Vishen, I want you to introduce me.”

I froze.
I’d never spoken to an audience before.

But Bob just smiled that mischievous smile of his—the kind that said, “You’ll thank me later.”

So I walked on stage, palms sweating, voice shaking, heart trying to escape my chest…
And I absolutely butchered that introduction.

But that’s how Bob operated.
He had this uncanny way of pushing you into discomfort—not to watch you squirm, but because he knew that’s where your next level lived.

And I often wonder…

Where would I be today if Bob hadn’t given me that first uncomfortable push?

The day Bob walked into the Mindvalley office

Fast forward to 2014. Bob visited the Mindvalley office in Kuala Lumpur.
He gave an unforgettable talk, filled with that trademark blend of wisdom and fire.

And then, just before he left, he said something I’ll never forget:

“I’d like to record a meditation for you.”

So we found the quietest corner we could—a simple desk, my old iPhone 5—and hit record.
That’s how The Abundance Meditation was born.

The audio wasn’t perfect (thank you, 2014 microphone quality).

But what poured through Bob’s voice was pure magic.

We uploaded it to YouTube and later added it to the Mindvalley app.

Over the years, 4.2 million people listened to it. 

It became one of the most loved meditations in our library.

So, what is abundance meditation about? 

Bob Proctor Abundance Meditation

Let’s unpack the Abundance Meditation and how it will help you. 

It’s not just about attracting a bigger bank balance.
It’s about rewiring your mind to recognize the abundance that’s already here.
Think of it as turning up the volume on the good stuff.

Bob Proctor’s work is all about mindset, and this meditation is a concentrated dose of that.

It’s designed to help you:

  1. Smash limiting beliefs: Those sneaky thoughts that tell you “not enough” or “not possible”? This meditation helps dismantle them.
  2. Visualize abundance: You’ll be guided to create a vivid picture of your abundant life. This isn’t just daydreaming; it’s programming your subconscious.
  3. Feel the feeling: The key isn’t just seeing it, but feeling the gratitude and joy of already having it. That’s what magnetizes it to you.

This meditation isn’t a magic wand, but it’s a powerful tool for shifting your perspective and opening yourself up to receive.

Just like you’re expanding your consciousness and building that solid foundation to manifest your intentions into reality. 

The voice our community couldn’t let go of

Recently, our team decided to clean up the recording.
We used AI to remove the background fuzz and smooth the sound.

We thought we were doing a good thing.
But something surprising happened.

Our inbox filled up with messages from the community:

“Please bring back the original version.”
“We love hearing Bob’s real voice.”

And that’s when I realized something profound.
Perfection doesn’t always make things better.


Sometimes, it’s the imperfections that carry the soul.

A story that proves the power of practice

One of my favorite stories came from DJ Bliss, one of the Middle East’s top musicians.

During an interview, he told me he listened to Bob’s Abundance Meditation 100 days in a row.

What happened next was wild —
His career exploded.
He landed a spot on the world’s #1 reality show, Dubai Bling.
And he said, “That meditation changed my life.”

That’s the kind of magic Bob left behind.

A gift for you

I know Bob is smiling somewhere right now—seeing all of us still learning, growing, expanding.

So today, in his honor, I want to gift you Bob Proctor’s original Abundance Meditation.

  • If you’re a Mindvalley Member, you can find it in the Mindvalley App under “Abundance Meditation by Bob Proctor. You can also go to “Eve AI” inside the Mindvalley App to direct you to meditation.
    Once you’ve found the meditation and tried it, we recommend you save it to your favorites and do it for over a week to see if it rewires your mind towards abundance.
  • Now, if you’re not yet a Mindvalley member, you can get access to the Abundance meditation + thousands of other profound guided tracks from the world’s top personal growth teachers on our Meditation Membership—just $99 a year (these meditations undoubtedly will become a part of your routine because of the impact they will have on your life).
  • And, if you truly can’t afford that, we’ve put the original version on YouTube, free for a limited time.

Because Bob’s words shouldn’t be behind a paywall.

They should be out in the world—helping people believe again.

A special early access Black Friday deal only for our community

In the spirit of Bob’s legacy—and everything he stood for—we’re dedicating this season to real transformation.

So until this Black Friday, you can get 50% off Mindvalley Membership—our best offer of the year.

When you join us during this deal, you’ll unlock:

  1. Unlimited access to every course, livestream, or summit
  2. Live events and exclusive in-person transformative experiences that you will get priority invitations to be a part of.
  3. Access to the world’s top transformational teachers
  4. Membership Rewards—special gifts, discounts, and surprises just for our members.
  5. A full library of tools for lifelong growth.
  6. Connection to the world’s largest community of conscious achievers—a global movement of real people being vulnerable and supporting each other to transform together

This is an invitation to commit to your evolution—to grow, heal, and awaken with thousands of others walking the same path.

Get 50% off Mindvalley Membership now

Transformation starts the moment you say yes today.

Final thought 

Every time I hear Bob’s voice say,

“You were born rich,”
I remember that day in 2005 when he shoved me onto that stage.

I had no idea then that he wasn’t just introducing me to an audience.
He was introducing me to my destiny.

Thank you, Bob.

For the push. For wisdom. For the love.

We’ll keep spreading your light—one mind, one meditation at a time.

And, when you do try the meditation, I’d love to hear from you. Share your thoughts, experiences, or even your favorite meditation story—leave a comment below. I read every one of them.


– Vishen

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  1. Thanks for sharing Bob’s meditation, Vishen. I’ve put an X on today’s date and will return to his meditation for as long as you leave it up.
    I was a mindvalley memember for a year and was able to listen to your ultramind training and Jeffery Allen’s duality training. With both I have found assistance during a difficult time in my life (I’ve have had and continue to have physical challenges this last year).
    I look forward to me assistance as I continue my journey.
    Take care and thank you again.
    Christine

  2. Vishen, I also remember Bob Proctor very fondly. I first saw him in The Secret, and from there I followed him for almost a year on YouTube, and it was thanks to him that I discovered Mindalley. Which has been a wonderful growth experience for me. So I also say: “Thank you, Bob, I will never forget you.”

  3. I have listened to this track most days for the past year. It is a daily comfort and reminder for where I set my energy. I was very disappointed with the AI version (but grateful for the attempt) and was so thankful you returned the original version. It sounds like a personal phone conversation between me and Bob. My life hasn’t exploded in success, but it has changed immensely with my redirection using tools like this. I recommend not fretting if you do not see huge changes in a short period of time…remember there is a natural order where things unfold for you in perfect timing. I assist that unfolding by prepping my receiving mode with this meditation and others like it. It is a huge blessing in my life. Thank you.

  4. Hi Vishen and Team,
    I’ve done the Abundance meditation before but not consistently. When I read your email yesterday, I thought I’ll do this again consistently.

    I did the meditation before going to work this morning. I believe that the Universe has redirected me to experience abundance in another form today.

    The first one was the surprise lunch treat from our officemate to a nice restaurant. Such a blessing!

    Then, after work, I went to the Dubai Gold Souk intending to sell my diamond pieces, but I forgot the receipt, so the sale didn’t happen. At first, it felt like a missed opportunity, but I realized something beautiful came out of it.
    Even though I didn’t achieve my initial goal, I still gained so much. I experienced a powerful shift in awareness – from moment of frustration to appreciation and feeling of abundance. I spent time in a place overflowing with abundance—surrounded by glittering gold that reminded me of prosperity and wealth flowing all around me 😊 Seriously, you will feel this when you’re in Dubai Gold souk.
    It was a gentle reminder that even when things don’t go as planned, the universe still finds a way to bless me. Abundance shows up in many forms – i.e environment that align us with what we desire, etc 😊

  5. I started the Abundance Meditation late 2023 and my life had changed tremendously. I moved to Cape Town, the best city in the world, became a certified life coach, now working as an aesthetician, I’m engaged, bought my first home, and Mercedes, and my daughter attends the best schools. Life is fulfilling. I’m blessed, abundant and happy. I’m God’s highest form of creation.

  6. HELLO, THERE !!!!
    I AM LOOKING FORWARD TO LISTENING THIS MEDITATION.THANK YOU !!!GREETINGS FROM ROMANIA !!!

  7. Vishen, I’m Canadian, and I first heard Bob speak in Toronto back in 2018. That moment was unforgettable — hearing someone express such a deep flow of words and concepts. Later, I discovered Mindvalley and the Silva Ultramind program, and that’s when I truly began to understand the different stages of the mind and consciousness.

    Now, through this meditation, I feel as if I’m renewing my connection with Bob — who’s now in another realm. It’s a profound experience. And did you know, Vishen, that Bob — also a Canadian — once said that the country he loved most was Malaysia? He felt that your country carried a spiritual energy unlike any other place in the world.

    Today, many people and organizations claim to be Bob Proctor’s successors, but through this meditation, it’s clear that Mindvalley truly carries his legacy forward.

  8. Hi Vishen,
    I am amazed by your today newsletter! No later than this morning during my meditation i received this message “Stop seeking for abundance, tune in”. And a few hours later, here comes your Newsletter with this gift from Bob Proctor’s !
    The Universe is conspiring with the help of Bob and you 🙂
    I will definitely do this meditation now!
    Thank you so much for the light you bring into this world!

  9. Since I discovered you, Vishen, and the legendary Bob Proctor, my life has never been the same. 🌟 Your teachings have awakened something deep within me — a renewed sense of purpose and belief in what’s truly possible you speak life into people — and you’ve certainly spoken life into mine. 🙏✨

  10. Reading this post brought tears of gratitude and joy into my eyes, back in April 25th 2019 I woke up at 3 a.m due to the time difference to participate at 4 a.m and a 14 days replay was giving to us I took all my saving to attend 2 and a half day seminar online with Bob proctor and At that I was in my thirties taking of my son wondering what was my purpose, I was frightened it was all I got at that moment my very first step in personal development investing in myself I learned from Bob that I can create my own economy, in my thirties i was at my dad place with my son not happy thinking it should be more to this life for me not just church and home, but because i bet on myself and invested in myself taking all i got to attend the opportunity online i never regret it and last year when i faced a huge breakdown with my health weighing just 35 kg 5.3 hemoglobin and got 3 blood transfusions and didn’t want to throw a pity party on me, i went off social media for 3 years, i choosed to be excomunicated from church and from attending that seminar we were gifted the magic in your mind and for 41 days straight I went through that inner work book , I wouldn’t have been able to bounce back so rapidly and Quickly from my health if I didn’t embodied what I learned now I lovingly call that process my “resurrection process”. Back then an exercise during that seminar was to find 15 source of income that doesn’t require our presence and I never learned that in school, So finally I was also able with the help of AI to expand my creativity in the 44 card deck in different areas of my life so that people won’t have to go through what I went through surviving on rose water but yet looking at myself in the mirror saying Zeline you are beautiful this is temporary and saying to my teen son that everything will be okay and I’m do proud of you he was not going to school I couldn’t afford but now I’m on the process using as fuel those moments as blessings for humanity in countless ways and the betterment of the planet. Don’t chase fame , fame your legacy is my motto as result from all those experiences. Thank you Bob I know you are smiling at me now you believed in me that I can and I’m glad I never gave up otherwise I wouldn’t been here. Thank you for this platform as Mindvalley most of my integration came after attending some free master classes it was my way of finding excuse to keep going and keep trusting. I had the honor and the privilege to receive a lot of tremendous blessings disguise in challenges. I’m 41 now 42 in January 13th and it’s just the beginning and it’s just getting better and better and better.

  11. I absolutely love Bob Proctor and studied many of his programs. Each one is a gem, and I was happy to find Bob’s meditation when I first joined Mind Valley. Bob truly brought light and wisdom to so many. I agree, please keep the original version.

  12. What an amazing 🤩 meditation. The wave of Well Being brought tears to my eyes…the soft lavander color took over my body. The beautiful smell spread all over inside me. Bob Proctor’s voice was so peaceful and radiant that my cells started giggling and tingling.
    I was wrapped in a warm, loving hug.
    What a gift Vishen, thank you from the bottom of my heart. 💜

  13. Vishen, your story about Bob fulled my heart with so much love and respect for you and what Bob brought to us all. Thank you for sharing his gift to us all. Lots of love, Sherry

  14. Hi Vishen
    I felt very peaceful after hearing it. I actually don’t know when I dozed off. But it just makes me feel so good. I am going to listen to it repeatedly. And I loved the way he mentioned about abundance everywhere .. I see the forest outside my balcony , the fruit in the markets and realise it is so true
    Thank you 😇

  15. Respectfully, I live in truth, in integrity. You state that in 2014 Bob wanted to record a meditation for you. Why then does he say in the opening of the meditation that you asked him for it?
    It would seem that one of you isn’t being truthful. How is anyone supposed to have any faith in what you are doing is in any way beneficial if it isn’t honest?

  16. Although I’d be feeling the same way if I was pushed to introduce someone equally amazing similar to Bob Proctor on stage, I’d love an opportunity to finally overcome my speaking fear! Well done for your bravery to become an inspirational speaker. Best wishes ✨

  17. This meditation. A tough time and the tears of joy it brought and STILL brings today. I did it again sitting by the ocean and I smiled and chuckled. I belong. A journey it has been and while rough, grateful for every minute of it. It still made me shed a few tears of gratefulness. Thank you 🙏🏻 I appreciate Bob, and you Vishen for this platform for growth and a ton of other things. Grateful to be able to be on vacation and enjoying life in abundance. Your vibe attracts your tribe 💜 I pray I get to meet you in person one day to just say thank you because I truly mean it. I’ve met lots of wonderful people here on this platform. Keep going, it’s amazing and maybe one, just one day, I’ll get to share the joy of the stage with Mindvalley too! …we all have dreams and sometimes they come true 😉 Much fierce love and compassion back to you! 💜 🫶🏼🙏🏻 sooooo much gratitude and thank you for everything. I ain’t going anywhere 😎👊✨

  18. Dear Vishen,
    I love your work and generosity. I have one concern, hpwever, and that is that some of those focusing on the material abundance will forget where their abundance comes from and begin to take advatage of people rather than keeping their intention on what they want to give.
    Best of Good Fortune to you and your wonderful organization.

    Auruviel Freeman

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