The "Dreaming Big Working Hard" podcast welcomes a true global icon: Don Miguel Ruiz. In this deeply personal conversation, the author of The Four Agreements sits down with David Alvarez to share the incredible story of his three hearts—literally. From his early days as a surgeon to surviving a near-fatal heart attack and undergoing two heart transplants, Don Miguel explains how these crises became opportunities to refine his message of love and respect.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• The Four Agreements: A breakdown of how being impeccable with your word and avoiding assumptions can shift your entire belief system.
• The Three Hearts Story: Don Miguel’s journey through medical school, a 9-week coma, and the miracle of organ donation.
• Overcoming Irrational Fear: How to navigate a "crazy" world with common sense and self-respect.
• Dreaming in Crisis: Why moments of struggle are actually the best times to take action and find new opportunities.

Some notable moments from this episode:

00:00 – Intro: Welcoming Don Miguel Ruiz to the Podcast

01:40 – The Turning Point: From Medical Doctor to Spiritual Teacher

03:10 – Living Outside the Body: Lessons from a Near-Death Experience

04:30 – The Heart Attack & 9 Weeks in a Coma

06:30 – The Miracle of Three Hearts: Surviving Two Transplants

11:50 – The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom

14:40 – Agreement 1: Be Impeccable With Your Word

16:00 – Agreement 2: Don't Take Anything Personally

17:15 – Agreement 3: Don't Make Assumptions

18:15 – Agreement 4: Always Do Your Best

20:50 – Overcoming Irrational Fear in Today’s Society

24:30 – The Solution: Respecting Yourself and Your Dream

28:10 – Turning Crisis into Opportunity