Podcast Summary: Konnected Minds Podcast
Episode: Why 90% fail without the “Spirit” Laws of Money & How to Escape
Host: Derrick Abaitey
Guest: Dr. Baffour Jan
Date: November 14, 2025
Episode Overview
This episode is a powerful deep-dive into the spiritual foundations of success, wealth, and fulfillment. Host Derrick Abaitey welcomes back Dr. Baffour Jan for a continuation of their thought-provoking conversation about transcending worldly struggles by tapping into the “spirit” – the authentic source of inner peace and magnetism. Dr. Jan breaks down the pitfalls that cause 90% of people to fail in life and money, outlines a spiritual roadmap for ascension, and shares simple, practical techniques to shift into true peace, fulfillment, and abundance.
Key Discussion Points & Insights
1. The Four Stages of Human Evolution
- Dr. Jan introduces four archetypes or “Ages” reflecting levels of consciousness and success:
- Iron Age: Most people – focus on acquiring objects (money, cars, houses); “plenty are in that stage” [13:33].
- Copper Age: Achieve some peace and magnetism, can attract objects, but motivations remain selfish; “Because of that selfishness…the law begins to lower its light” [16:45].
- Silver Age: Operate from inner peace and magnetism, focus on serving others; “The ideal is service and it is higher” [24:47].
- Golden Age: Rare individuals, direct service to the universe, all creatures, anchored in pure spiritual peace; “Impossible for anxiety, fear, grief, anger…” [28:02].
Notable Quote
“If you get the things and you haven’t gotten that peace, you are a miserable person with all the things around you.” – Dr. Baffour Jan [12:32]
2. True Success: Inner Peace as the Foundation
- Success is not about what you accumulate, but your ability to “shine” from a place of inner peace.
- “You shine first and they come. So you are above it and you draw it. And that is where the magnetism of the spirit functions for you.” [12:32]
- Dr. Jan references scriptures: “Seek first the kingdom…and everything else will be yours," explaining that “the basic attribute of the kingdom is peace” [13:34].
Memorable Insight
“Shining is based on inner peace…when your inner peace is increasing, automatic shining.” – Dr. Baffour Jan [11:05]
3. Why Most People Suffer (Even When Doing Good)
- Many acts of service stem from ego or mind, not genuine peace.
- “Whenever mind is involved, it is coming from a selfish point. All that you want to do for people is because of what you want…not the people that you want to really serve.” [32:39]
- The heart’s frequency is closer to spirit than the mind.
Notable Quote
“The good they are doing to people is not rooted in the peace… so indirectly, it is not the people that you want to really serve. You want to serve yourself.” – Dr. Baffour Jan [32:39]
4. The Nature of Inner Peace and Magnetism
- All outer objects (wealth, success) are “promissory notes,” promising peace but never delivering unless accessed via spirit.
- Life is like a school – evolving from material craving to service, to ultimate unity.
- The root cause of struggle: most people chase objects without first embodying peace and magnetism; “Anxiety, anxiety, anxiety, fear, anger… are the symptoms that we’ve lost the peace.” [38:22]
5. Moving Between Stages: Is It Possible?
- Yes; the “beginning is the peace. The peace is the basis.” [29:28]
- Dr. Jan compares inner work to sowing seeds on fertile ground—without peace, foundations are wrong and struggle continues.
6. The Illusion of External Solutions and False Gurus
- Many chase after pastors, prophets, occultists for solutions, but “as long as your own magnetism is not out, whatever anybody will give you, you haven’t gotten it.” [59:08]
- Rings, charms, external “protections” are likened to crutches for the spiritually sick; true protection and power only come from within.
Memorable Analogy
“The real protection is your spirit magnetism, your spirit light… like your bulletproof in this world.” – Dr. Baffour Jan [62:13]
7. Knowledge, Learning, & Direct Connection to Spirit
- Intellectual knowledge (books, scriptures, societies) must be transcended to access the “flow” from within; knowledge is a pointer, not the truth itself.
- “Scripture is only a pointer…the truth can only be reached inwardly.” [74:00]
- The brain’s right hemisphere connects us to intuition, spirit; modern society is stuck in left-brain, outward focus.
8. The Drama of Life: Spiritual Interpretation
- Our journey is purposeful drama: souls forget their divine nature to learn, experience, and eventually awaken.
- Suffering is likened to “education, not punishment”—as with a child learning not to touch fire.
Notable Quote
“The soul proper is safe because eternally nothing is going to happen… It’s like you are lying on the lap of God.” – Dr. Baffour Jan [51:27]
9. Practical Spiritual Techniques to Access Inner Peace
- Ceremony, candles, incense, etc., are unnecessary.
- The “technique” is extremely simple: connect to yourself, especially in transitional states (waking, sleeping).
- Focus on the breath, allow breath to quiet; as the inner noise calms, peace emerges naturally.
- Practice “letting go” of mind, body, and effort—peace comes by releasing additions, not acquiring new things.
Notable Instruction
“Even if you get a little bit of [inner peace], it’s more than getting all the things in the world. Minus it, you become miserable.” – Dr. Baffour Jan [91:10]
Timestamps for Key Segments
- Iron Age, Copper Age, Silver Age, Golden Age Explored: [13:34] – [28:00]
- How to “Shine”/True Success: [11:04] – [13:34]
- Why Service Often Fails (Rooted in Ego): [32:36] – [34:13]
- Pitfalls of Seeking Spiritual Leaders for Solutions: [56:06] – [59:08]
- The Myth of External Protection (Charms, Rings, etc.): [62:07] – [65:03]
- Inner Magnetism and Moving Between Stages: [29:24] – [38:22]
- Direct Connection vs. Knowledge: [69:50] – [77:08]
- Summary of Practical Techniques: [89:23] – [91:10]
Notable Quotes & Moments
- “You shine first and they come. So you are above it and you draw it. And that is where the magnetism of the spirit functions for you, you see?” – Dr. Baffour Jan [12:32]
- “The peace puts you in the kingdom, it's not far away… It's right inside you, right inside you.” – Dr. Baffour Jan [13:34]
- “Our peace, our shining is very low… when plenty are in that stage, we call it Iron Age.” – Dr. Baffour Jan [13:34]
- “If you have missed the inner peace and you are searching for it... there are so many things introduced... but along the line it will fail because you never got the true peace.” – Dr. Baffour Jan [90:56]
Flow and Natural Tone
The tone of the episode is warm, reflective, and spiritual, blending personal stories, analogies, and profound spiritual teachings with accessible language. Dr. Jan employs metaphors (school, prison, swimming in waves) to demystify complex spiritual truths, while Derrick serves as both interviewer and relatable seeker.
Practical Takeaways
- Stop chasing objects; focus on building inner peace and spiritual magnetism.
- Don’t outsource your success and protection to “spiritual leaders” or external rites—look inward.
- Practice letting go, especially in quiet transitional moments (upon waking/sleeping), and focus on calming the breath to access peace.
- Understand service: genuine service flows from spirit, not ego or mind.
- Spiritual books/societies are only pointers; do not mistake the pointer for the destination.
- Aim for holistic success: peace, love, joy as attributes of spirit, manifest as magnetism and abundance.
Final Words
Dr. Jan encourages listeners to “carry your temple, your church, your mosque everywhere you go”—the indwelling presence is all that really matters. Derrick closes with gratitude for Dr. Jan’s insights and a promise of more practical wisdom in future episodes.
This episode is recommended for entrepreneurs, truth-seekers, those struggling with anxiety or material disillusionment, and anyone wanting a profoundly empowering and practical approach to spiritual and material success.