In a sense he's correct: meditation teaches one non-attachment as a byproduct of the practice. In business, status and wealth can be powerful creative tools. Th

In a sense he's correct: meditation teaches one non-attachment as a byproduct of the practice. In business, status and wealth can be powerful creative tools. The longer you meditate, the less these two things matter, and the less other peoples opinions matter. It's simple. You meditate to let go. If you keep at it you might just gain peace of mind, and that peace of mind might actually make you a better business person in the ways that matter most.