Fostering Creativity
By Leigh MartinuzziCreativity is a gift given to everyone. I genuinely believe that having a creative outlet is an essential part of life. It’s a perfect method of personal expression. Necessary to feel more, enjoy a more and to discover a greater state of meaning and happiness.For some people, creativity appears to flow abundantly like a dam bursting its banks. For others, they either do not realise their creative potential or do not spend enough energy and time in creative practice.In this solo rant, I share a few ideas on how one can foster greater levels of creativity. Enjoy!
Waking Up – The Spiritual Science
Steve Taylor PhD is the author of several best-selling books on psychology and spirituality and is a senior lecturer in psychology at Leeds Beckett University. In this episode, I discuss Steve’s work in the fields of psychology and spirituality and explore why spirituality is necessary for making sense of the world. Are we experiencing a global shift in consciousness?We discuss his two most recent books, Spiritual Science and The Leap. It’s a fascinating conversation that left me asking some deeper questions about my level of wakefulness and the journey I’m on. The conversation also challenges the ideals of the secular paradigm and the logic of science in which the world operates and how now we are indeed seeing a shift back towards spirituality. Enjoy!
The Order of Time
by Carlo RovelliWritten by Leigh Martinuzzi
In this book, the author takes us on a journey into the exploration of time. Asking questions about time that physicists, scientists and philosophers alike continue to struggle to understand. Rovelli disrupts the assumptions and beliefs we have about time. Our lives revolve around the order of time however as revealed in this book, time is not as ordered as we may think it to be.
Do we exist in time or does time exist within us?
Born in Italy, Carlo Rovelli is involved in the philosophy of science and theoretical physics. He has written several books including Quantum Gravity, Anaximander and Seven Brief Lessons on Physics.
Habit vs. Skill and The 10,000 Hour Rule
By Leigh Martinuzzi
It was bought to my attention in an interview I did with Zach Schonbrun, author of The Performance Cortex, that habit and skill are two very different matters. Popularised by Malcolm Gladwell, the 10,000-hour rule suggests that by doing any activity repetitively one will master it.According to Andres Ericsson who has spent a lifetime studying the psychology behind expertise and human performance and the source of Gladwell’s research he states that the “10,000-hour rule” is actually not a rule at all.In this episode, I explore my understanding of habit and skill and what was really discovered by Andres Ericsson in regards to the 10,000-hour rule. Enjoy!
Atomic Habits with James Clear
James would say that when changing habits the problem isn’t you, it’s your systems. Building new habits and breaking bad ones is tough but when you understand what habits are and how they work you can then apply systems to develop the kind of habits you want in your life.
In this interview, I discuss Atomic Habits with James – his new book. No matter your goals, Atomic Habits offers a proven framework for improving–every day. James reveals practical strategies that will teach you exactly how to form good habits, break bad ones, and master the tiny behaviours that lead to remarkable results. (more…)
Tuesdays with Morrie: An Old Man, a Young Man, and Life’s Greatest Lesson, 20th Anniversary Edition
by Mitch AlbornWritten by Leigh Martinuzzi
Slow down. Stop. Think.
What is life all about? What is the meaning of life? Does this truly matter?
Tuesday’s with Morrie is a collection of one dying man’s lessons on how to live a truly meaningful life.
In this book, Mitch Alborn shares his stores of the times he spent with an old college professor, Morrie Swartz, every Tuesday on this man’s final moments in life. Morrie’s gift to the world, lasting and timeless lessons on how to live. A book that I feel we could all benefit from reading now and again.
Confidence
Today’s featured guest is Heather Monahan.
The topic is “Confidence.”
Let the show begin.
Developing Creativity
By Leigh Martinuzzi
Creativity is often seen as a novel pursuit, one that is characterised by a false reality combined with some degree of realism. Some might argue that creativity is of little value. There to entertain an individual or group or people with dreams and story. To transport us to a world lacking logic or rationality and therefore usually an activity without any actual purpose.
Is creativity a wasted pursuit?
Does it solely exist to bring joy to the creator?
Does it lack any tangible reward?
Is creativity purposeful to our survival and human progression?
Please allow me to explain my thoughts in this week’s solo rant.
Fix Your Brain with Tom O’Bryan
Dr Tom O’Bryan is the author of The Autoimmune Fix, that book outlines the step-by-step development of degenerative diseases and gives us the tools to identify our disease process years before the symptoms are obvious. His new book, You Can Fix Your Brain: Just 1 Hour a Week to the Best Memory, Productivity, and Sleep You’ve Ever Had, is a guide to prevention and treatment of brain ailments.
I initially thought that 1 hour a week was a pretty bold claim but all he is suggesting is that if we can invest just 1 hour a week educating ourselves into the fields of health we may just reverse and prevent some of the chronic and less severe conditions that are crippling global health. Dr Tom sure does share some fascinating insight that will be sure to open your mind and even motivate you to make some small changes. Who doesn’t want better cognitive function, sleep, productivity and health? (more…)
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