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We are two friends who are super passionate about personal growth. We met in 2021 through a mutual friend and "clicked" immediately: we both enjoy exploring philosophy, psychology and how to live a fulfilling life. We have regularly shared lengthy conversations on these kinds of topics ever since.
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LIVING THE MINDFUL WAY
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We aren't some self-help gurus who have it all figured out—far from it. Yet, compared to those around us, we both live unusually satisfying lives. It wasn't always this way: we have earned our joyful existence through many years of deliberate self-improvement practice and conscious, incremental effort to understand the human condition. It would be wonderful if more people stepped onto this path because we know how fulfilling it can be. Over the years, we tried to influence numerous friends and family members, only to learn that it's a personal choice that can't be forced upon anyone. We only knew one thing: it's possible to create a great life for oneself because the two of us have independently done it. We also know that our shared interests were the key to arriving where we are.
FINDING OUR TRIBE
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While we have open-minded friends, many of whom do have a growth mindset (and sometimes we meet new people like that, too), we realized that our passion for personal growth isn't easily matched. Our key observation was that most people around us weren't interested in personal growth. We knew there were others like us out there: curious about life’s more profound questions and committed to becoming better versions of themselves. How to find them became an open question. In 2023, we decided to start a podcast and make our conversations public. We called it Mindfulway, alluding to living the mindful way as a synonym for the lifestyle of self-improvement.
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Our FOCUS ON SELF-AWARENESS
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Following the podcast, we became active on X—where we quickly started meeting like-minded people. This is when we began thinking about how we could make a difference at scale. We quickly settled on self-awareness being the key to every aspect of personal growth, so we made increasing humanity's self-awareness our mission. We realized that there are two paths to personal growth: the self-guided path—for the more independent and resourceful people, and the coaching path—for those who need a helping hand to succeed. We knew that to make a massive difference, we needed to address both groups. Working with life coaches is as exciting as it was unexpected. Life coaches are as passionate about personal growth as we are, and by helping them succeed, we meet all our objectives.
Join us as we continue learning, growing, and building a mindful, intentional, and purpose-driven life while helping others do the same.
Andras & Michal
INCREASING HUMANITY'S
self-awareness
Personalized tools for self-guided individuals and life coaches
WHAT WE DO?
We were frustrated with the low effectiveness of traditional self-help (books, courses, etc.) so we created Mindfulway to join forces with others like us and do something about it.
Our tools and services help you increase your self-awareness and sustain your motivation, guiding you through a highly personalized journey tailored to your unique circumstances and preferences.
Michal
Brojak
I grew up in post-communist Poland, with my early childhood shaped by the realities of that era. As a child, I was curious about everything—and I was lucky to have a mother who patiently answered countless questions, often searching the encyclopedia for answers she didn't have. When I was 6 years old, I told my mum that my dream was to be healthy and rich so I could buy her a house and a robot to do all the cleaning for her. Bullied at school, I found my refuge in books: from adventures and geographical expeditions to ancient history and the cosmos. Computers and the internet became my other passions. As a teenager, I always found ways to make some money, whether selling CDs, fixing bicycles, or getting the neighbours online.
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The second chapter of my life started with moving to the UK on my own at the age of 19. A new culture, language, first job—all of which felt like a great adventure. I applied to a university and was unexpectedly accepted to study engineering. In Oxford, I found myself in a melting pot of cultures, which greatly influenced me as a young adult. I worked two part-time jobs while studying, one of which was as a manager of a nightclub. I started a career as an engineer two years before graduating with a BSc in Electronic Systems Design. After working as a design engineer in a small firm for a few years, I switched my career to marketing. In a corporation, I progressed rapidly; in just over four years, I became VP of Innovation. This work was highly rewarding, but corporate politics helped me realize this wasn't the future I wanted for myself.​​​
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I quit my job at the age of 35 and went on to find a path I could fully identify with. It was both liberating and challenging. I went traveling to Southeast Asia and Central America and immersed myself in complementing my previous business-oriented personal development with financial education, spirituality and living outside societal norms. For longer periods, I lived in Colombia and Brazil, where I learned to speak Spanish and Portuguese. Now I live in the beautiful Costa del Sol in Spain with my girlfriend—the happiest I've ever been. This chapter of my life was defined by successful investments in technology companies and business strategy consulting, which gave me financial freedom; building a house for my parents in Poland—which fulfilled my childhood dream; and finally, starting Mindfulway with Andras.
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Personal growth and making change happen have long been the core of my life. Building Mindfulway means I can do more of what I love. I am excited to see the impact we will make. I am in it for the long run. It feels just right for the next chapter.​​
ANDRAS
BODNAR
Just like Michal, I was a curious child, always wanting to understand how things worked. Each night, I’d ask my dad a question about the world or some complex “why,” and his answers fuelled my fascination with uncovering life’s inner workings. This thirst for understanding followed me as I grew older. By my late teens, I began to realize that the predictable path laid out before me might not satisfy my curiosity. The more I tried to meet others’ expectations, the more I felt a deep, nagging sense that there was something more to life. It became clear that if I wanted to understand that “something,” I had to discover it on my own terms.
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At 22, I boarded a plane to the United States, embarking on a journey that challenged my comfort zone and opened my eyes to an endless world of possibility. Those early experiences were transformative, setting me on a path of self-discovery that would define my twenties. With each new experience, I grew increasingly curious about myself, often reflecting on who I was and what I was capable of. I began to see personal growth as a way not only to be a better person for others but also to explore my own potential—a commitment to understanding my strengths, flaws, and everything in between.
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True to the non-traditional path I had chosen, I returned to university at the age of 30 to study people and organizations. Learning at that stage felt deeply fulfilling, especially as I was doing it for myself and on my own terms. The years that followed gave me opportunities to explore my interests and apply my talents in ways I hadn’t anticipated. I discovered that I had a natural aptitude for problem-solving, an eye for design, and a curiosity that kept leading me to new challenges and skills.
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A few years ago, I was invited to work on a project that would become a turning point in my life—this was where I met Michal. We instantly connected as two kindred spirits on parallel journeys, each pursuing self-awareness and continuous growth. Before that, I often felt like an outsider, struggling to find others who shared my enthusiasm for self-awareness and its impact on life. Meeting Michal was a revelation; it was the first time I felt like I wasn’t alone in this pursuit. Together, we began envisioning a way to bring the transformative power of self-improvement to others. We both understood the potential for change that lies in everyone, and this understanding became our mission with Mindfulway.
​Now, as we build Mindfulway, I’m more excited than ever to share this journey with others. Personal growth isn’t just a passing interest for me—it’s a lifelong path, and I can’t wait to help others find the same joy and fulfillment in their own lives.
OUR PRINCIPLES
INCREASING self-awareness
Everything we do is aimed at increasing humanity's self-awareness. This is the key to adopting a personal growth lifestyle and living a mindful way.
IMPACT THROUGH COLLABORATION
We don't compete—we collaborate. We build complementary services to enable change. It's an infinite game, not a zero sum game.
FOR A BRIGHTER FUTURE
Humanity is at the dawn of a massive shift in how we live. Personal growth will be in huge demand as we transition to the age of abundance.
OUR
PHILOSOPHY
We believe that personal growth is a lifestyle, not a project. To showcase our philosophy of self-awareness as the key to living a mindful way, we have written a book that combines stoicism, neuroscience and practicality.
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If you want to learn how we think about living the self-improvement lifestyle, get your copy of "The Self-Improvement Equation". In this book, we distil decades of our experience into a practical and actionable formula for personal transformation.
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We offer the book via buymeacoffee, for a price of two coffees - one for each author. We appreciate your support and hope you find our book valuable, fun and informative.
Stepping away from general advice
Whether you are looking to improve your physical health, emotional well-being, productivity, or personal relationships, Mindfulway was created to bridge the gap between learning and applying self-improvement strategies in your daily life.
Our tools and services help you increase your self-awareness and sustain your motivation, guiding you through a highly personalized journey tailored to your unique circumstances and preferences.
You can learn about our philosophy and knowledge by reading our eBook, listening to our Podcast, following us on X (where we co-host weekly X Spaces) or subscribing to our Newsletter.
The Mindfulway Podcast
Join us as we talk about everything self-improvement.
A non-scripted talk podcast where we share our own journey to becoming the best versions of ourselves.
Available on your favorite podcast platform.
