The Moral Animal by Robert Wright

Written by Leigh Martinuzzi

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When I read Why Buddhism is True by Robert Wright I was blown away by his fascinating perspectives, thorough research and occasional provocative insights. It became one of my favourite books in 2017 (Book review here). I was left inspired to discover more of his work. And so, I found The Moral Animal. A remarkable, mind assessing, scientific and provocative read. (more…)

Enough!

By Leigh Martinuzzi 

Why is enough never enough?

I want more. I need more. I have to get more. Achieve more. Love more. Do more. Be more. Say more. Be right more. Think more. Enough! (more…)

Adversity is a Blessing in Disguise

Sh!t can happen to anyone, whether it’s a life-threatening situation, a death in the family, a business gone bust, or another high-stress personal catastrophe. Tofe has faced some serious adversity, like most of us, yet found a way through. In this episode, Tofe offers tools to help you prepare yourself mentally to weather every impending storm. Tofe is a insping guy out to help others. (more…)

Problogger by Darren Rowse

Written by Leigh Martinuzzi 

Having started several successful blogs himself, Darren managed to leave his day job to make blogging and teaching others how to blog his lifestyle career. Who better to learn from than someone who has a proven track record. (more…)

Storytelling

Today’s featured guest is Matthew Dicks.

The topic is “Storytelling.”

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You’re Fired!!!

By Leigh Martinuzzi 

Have you ever been terminated? What a disaster! Or is it?

Many years ago I was terminated on the spot and put under investigation for some bullshit reason. At least that’s how I saw it and I was proven right. But who truly gives a fuck? (more…)

The Potential of Heredity

I interview Carl Zimmer, an award-winning, celebrated New York Times columnist and science writer. In this episode, Carl presents a profoundly original perspective on what we pass along from generation to generation. Carl suggests that although Charles Darwin played a crucial part in turning heredity into a scientific question, he failed spectacularly to answer it. The birth of genetics in the early 1900s seemed to do precisely that. A fascinating conversation. (more…)

Willpower Doesn’t Work

Written by Leigh Martinuzzi 

There is no such thing as willpower! One’s ability to exert control something, restrain from temptation or impulses is as good as winning the lottery. In this eye-opening read, Benjamin Hardy explores the fallacy of willpower. Whether it exists or not, in Hardy’s research and personal experience he has come to realise that willpower doesn’t work. (more…)

Pain

Today’s featured guest is Sarah Anne Shockley.

The topic is “Pain.”

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Freedom From The Need to Be Busy

A Podcast by Leigh Martinuzzi

“Things may come to those who wait, but only the things left by those who hustle.”

Hustle! This word has become common tongue in our culture. We’ve become a society obsessed with being busy. Why is there a need to always be so busy? What’s the reason? What is the cause? Is all this “busyness” necessary? Is it tearing our lives apart? Is hustle purposeful to progress? (more…)