An open invitation to join me in Colombia

You, me, and the world’s greatest minds together for four days in paradise. [Mindvalley Logo]   Have you ever had one of those days where life, work, and everything in between felt a little… stale? And what you craved more than anything was to meet new people who could shake things up, and inspire you with new ideas and possibilities? For a time in 2010, this was my daily reality. I was uninspired, bored, and quite frankly, lonely. So I decided to try something crazy. I shot an email to the audience of a small blog I was running called ‘Finer Minds,’ and asked if anyone would be interested to spend four days in Costa Rica with me. The idea was simple. We’d connect, surf, exercise, create TED-style talks, dance under the stars and inspire each other to go bigger in our lives. What I wasn’t expecting was to have 250 people take me up on the offer. Among them were incredible speakers such as the famous MBA professor Srikumar Rao, and Chip Conley, one of the leading minds at Airbnb. We all ended up connecting so deeply that I realized this couldn’t remain as a one-off event. That event gave birth to Mindvalley’s annual personal transformation festival we now know as A-Fest. Today, I’m sending this open invitation to you, our Mindvalley subscribers, to apply to join us in our next installment of A-Fest in the dream-like city of Cartagena, Colombia this May. Visit: [afest.com/apply]( [Mindvalley A-fest](   A-Fest is designed as a small but intimate experience to foster deep human connections. And as of writing, there are only 80 more spots left. But if you’re someone who feels like you need more inspiration in your life or you need more connections with people who can elevate you, A-Fest is the place to be. Check out some of the pictures from last year to get a better idea of what makes this such a once-in-a-lifetime type of experience. For starters, you’ll be learning from some of the world’s greatest minds. Such as conscious parenting expert Dr. Shefali who took to the stage last year. [Dr. Shefali]( But our speakers don’t just fly in, speak, and fly out. They’re part of the event from start to finish, so you’ll get to connect with these remarkable souls up close and personal. And yes, that’s Sonia Choquette tearing up the dance floor at one of our many parties under the stars. [Mindvalley A-fest]( Talking about parties… Be prepared to pack costumes. At A-Fest, our parties are more than just music and dance. They become a living artscape where you become the art itself. [Mindvalley A-fest]( You should also expect some truly unique experiences. Think ‘breathwork rave party’ overseeing the dead sea sort of unique. Below is breathwork master Niraj Naik in his element. [Mindvalley A-fest]( We also create awe-inspiring art and performances that bring people together. Because what better way to make and share beautiful memories with the person next to you than when you’re in a state of awe. [Mindvalley A-fest]( Lastly, many people say that at A-Fest, they meet people that become the best friends of their lives. Other conferences give you acquaintances. A-Fest gives you people that you fall in love with or who become your best friend. [Mindvalley A-fest]( This is part of the human connection DNA of A-Fest. So if you want to join me and other Mindvalley authors in what will likely be a life-changing experience in Cartagena, Colombia, a city Life + Leisure magazine just referred to as one of the most beautiful in the world, just click the link below to apply. It happens this May 4-7. [afest.com/apply]( [Mindvalley Logo]( 14525 SW Millikan Way #31545 Beaverton, OR 97005-2343 [Get it on Google Play]( [Download on the App Store]( [Mindvalley on Facebook]( [Mindvalley on Twitter]( [Mindvalley on Instagram]( [Mindvalley on Youtube]( [Mindvalley on Linkedin]( [Support Center]( Policy](