The School of Greatness: A Real-World Guide to Living Bigger, Loving Deeper and Leaving a Legacy by Lewis Howes
“Vision without action is a dream. Action without a vision is a nightmare.” Lewis Howes
Lewis Howes is the host The School of Greatness Podcast. He launched this podcast with attempt to gain from highly successful people what it means to live with success. I have a feeling that his ultimate goal is to live and lead his own legacy – and that he is certainly now doing. A goal worthy for all of us.
Lewis has a great story to share from his own life experiences and for much of which he exposes in this book. Lewis was a professional football player who was struck by a serious injury that put stop to this career.
Like any major life obstacle such occurrences can really put halt to life but also allow you to then ask the bigger questions. “What’s next?” “What’s to become of me now?” “What’s my purpose?” and “How do I discover it?”
Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work. Thomas A. Edison
In this thought I share why it may be necessary to dress for success but equally important to always hold true to your authentic self.
It is so critical that we invest in ourselves and this means internally not externally. Often we don’t invest on ourselves and for this we lack growth and therefore ability to achieve success.
Dress professionally can help your internal confidence and certainly can help you feel great. It can also be perceived as though you are more successful than perhaps you really are – and that’s fine.
However if you are dressing in a way that is uncomfortable, that doesn’t feel like you this may be more a disadvantage rather than an advantage. Be mindful of this and stay true to yourself.
Enjoy.
Summary
“In order to discover new oceans you first have to have the courage to loose sight of the shore.”
Graham Allcott is a best-selling author, speaker, social entrepreneur and the original ‘productivity ninja’. Armed with a mission to transform stuffy time management training courses into something more practical, human and fun, Graham founded Think Productive in April 2009. The company has since grown to spread the message of playful productivity across the UK and increasingly worldwide.
Graham is proud to be the best-selling author of practical books, ‘How to be a Productivity Ninja’, ‘Introducing Productivity’ and ‘How to be a Knowledge Ninja’, by Icon Books.
In this episode we discuss all things productivity including the notion that time management is dead and it now a case of attention management. Whether you are aiming to achieve more in life or want to learn how to be less ‘busy’ – productivity is a key to your success.
I hope you enjoy this show and would love to hear from you including your comments and thoughts. Until next time peace, passion and purpose.
Why Being Vulnerable is Grand- Express Your True Self
“The moment that you feel, just possibly, you are walking down the street naked, exposing too much of your heart and your mind, and what exists on the inside, showing too much of yourself…That is the moment, you might be starting to get it right.” Neil Gaiman
In this episode I share my thoughts on why it is grand to become more vulnerable, express yourself and live more aligned with your authentic self.
vulnerable
“exposed to the possibility of being attached or harmed, either physically or emotionally.”
The Hidden Why began as a blog. I wrote articles that where my thoughts based on experiences and learnings. Many learnings come from other sources however in reflection of my own life, my experiences, I also learn. It is these that I share.
Summary
“Are you living life or just paying bills until you die?”
Jay Alan Samit is a dynamic entrepreneur and intrepreneur who is widely recognized as one of the world’s leading experts on disruption and innovation. He launches billion dollar businesses, transforms entire industries, revamps government institutions, and for over three decades continues to be at the forefront of global trends.
He has recently launched his book called Disrupt You! This book aims to share and teach you how the same strategies and principles used to disrupt industries, can be applied at the individual level.
Samit is a change agent, who combines his bold vision and humor, to motivate audiences to become disruptors within their organizations or within their own lives. Samit gets people passionate about innovation, overcoming obstacles, and teaches them how to think bigger and embrace change.
This is a great conversation with many great take-outs. I hope you enjoy. Peace, passion and purpose…
Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion, Revised Edition
by Robert B. CialdiniWhat a great book. I used the audio version and really enjoyed the insights the writer shares as to the psychology behind makes people say ‘yes’.
It shares 6 principles that are, reciprocation, commitment and consistency, social proof, authority, liking and scarcity.
Now for the purpose of my review I have no desire to delve into the 6 principles and any great details but would highly recommend you get your self a copy of this book and have a read, or listen in this case.
So why? Why would this have any relevance to my mission, the hidden why.
Master Your Practice
“An ounce of practice is worth more than tonnes of preaching.” Mahatma Gandhi
Hello wonderful people. My thought today is on practice. Why its important to practice, practice, practice.
I woke up and went through my wonderful routines, mediation, yoga, journalling and writing. This are some of those things, practices, that I do that seems to amplify happiness.
I hope there is some value here for you and would love your thoughts so please leave them below. Peace, passion and purpose.
Summary
“Find the place where your deep gladness meets the place where the world is in deep hunger.”
Gregg Levoy is the author of best selling books, Vital Signs and Callings. He is a former “behavioral specialist” at USA Today, and a regular blogger for Psychology Today. He is a lecturer and seminar-leader in the business, educational, governmental, faith-based and human-potential arenas, inspiring people to create a life that is not simply a knock off.
We start off the conversation talking about our fascination with vampires & zombies and how that relates to the culture we exist-one that is anxious about having the life sucked out of us. The fascination may also exist out of the desire to want more excitement and variety in our lives, an opportunity to experience another reality that exists beyond our current and perhaps dull or boring existence.
Instant Gratification vs Delayed Gratification
“As we get past our superficial material wants and instant gratification we connect to a deeper part of ourselves, as well as to others, and the universe.” Judith Wright
In this solo show I discuss my thought on instant gratification and delayed gratification. I believe that we have become so accustomed to having instant gratification that we have moved away from and forgotten what it means to live with delayed gratification.
In the information age, where we have access to more things and quicker, we grow to expect everything will be quick. There are certainly instant wins to be had in this life but most grand wins take time. This is why its important to understand and live with delayed gratification.
Here are my thoughts and my wish is that you can take some of your own thoughts away from this, to help make your mission in living life with greater passion and purpose more true. Until next time, peace, passion and purpose.
On Writing Well: The Classic Guide to Writing Nonfiction by William Zinsser
Zinsser was a master writer. He has written over 18 best sellers and countless of other essays, weblogs, & publications over his lifetime. This book is one that I have many authors recommend reading including Tim Ferris- author of the 4 Hour Work Week.
What I enjoyed about his book is the practical tips, methods and principles that Zinsser shares from the very first page. I was enthralled with his with his ability to communicate his message- educating me while also holding me down. I didn’t want to stop reading.
Some of the principles I have become to understand such as using simplicity in writing and also the need to remove clutter. The principles allow the reader to remain involved without getting distracted or losing any understanding. There were many principles however that were new to me.
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