Passions – The Pursuit of Purpose Through Deliberate Practice
“Follow your passion, be prepared to work hard and sacrifice, and, above all, don’t let anyone limit your dreams.” Donovan Bailey
In this solo rant, I do a reading from an article I wrote about the pursuit of passions to assist one in living a purposeful life. There is no doubt in my mind that pursuing our passions makes life great. Passion breeds purpose. If defines internal motivation that pushes one into action and removes the unnecessary from our lives.
You can read the full article here – Passions – The Pursuit Of Purpose Through Deliberate Practice. (more…)
Dr Pankaj Vij is the author of Turbo Metabolism
. In this interview, I speak with Dr Vij about the global obesity crisis and shares thoughts about how we could tackle it and reduce the associated risks.We speak about the human psychological condition as it relates to unhealthy habits. The idea that to change certain behaviours we need to clean up our psychological and physical environments. We talk about lifestyle choices and the impact of societal influences. We discuss the idea of medication as a solution yet ultimately prevention is the best solution. Dr Vij wraps up the discussion with practices that we could all likely benefit from.
The Pursuit of Time and Money: Step into Radical Abundance and Discover the Secret to a Meaningful Prosperous Life
by Sharon L. Spano PhDIn an interview, I did with Sharon Spano, the author of The Pursuit of Time and Money; she stated that the pursuit of time and money isn’t about learning how to be useful in managing these resources but instead a matter of shifting perspectives. That is the goal of this book. Through the lens of human development, Sharon hopes to help people experience transformational change as it relates to their time and money mindset.
I will admit up front that for the first half of this book and beyond I read it in a somewhat unenthusiastically manner. I felt there wasn’t enough meat in the opening chapters to get me excited about the journey of learning something new about time and money. (more…)
Walking Alone
“It’s better to walk alone than with a crowd going in the wrong direction.” Diane Grant
In this episode I delivery my thoughts about the benefits of spending time alone. As I revisit this experience of a hike I did in a beautiful part of Australia I remind myself of the wonderful benefits that happen in taking some time out. (more…)
Loretta Breuning – The Paths Towards Happiness
Loretta Breuning is the author of Habits of a Happy Brain
and The Science of Positivity. I have interviewed Loretta twice in the past to discuss her books and field of research – the study of the mammalian brain, in particular, the brains happy chemicals (serotonin, dopamine, oxytocin, & endorphin) and how they work. (more…)
The Intelligent Heart: A Guide to the Compassionate Life
by Dzigar Kongtrul and Joseph WaxmanThere are few books I read as passionately as I did this one. It had me coming back enthusiastically to learn more. When I put it down, I couldn’t stop thinking about the learnings. With curiosity, I found myself in constant reflection on how the lessons applied to my life. If I could take these methods of mind training on board in practice, I wonder how much I could transform my life. As I read that last page I knew it would be a book I’d love to read again.
In this book, Dzigar Kongtrul shares practical insight into what he believes is the most profound teaching in traditional Tibetan Buddhism, tonglen. It is a Tibetan word that can be translated as “giving and taking” and is a meditation practice found in Tibetan Buddhism. In this book, Dzigar Kongtrul focuses on sharing lojong which is the practice of training the mind to be better able to practice Dharma. (more…)
Today’s featured guest is Divya Parekh.
The topic is “Movement.”
Let the show begin.
Biography and Connect
Divya Parekh is an award-winning business relationship advisor, international speaker and three times #1 bestselling author of over ten books. Divya brings her business expertise and success as an author together to guide others in the writing and publication of books that will enhance their professional credentials and propel their business to new heights.
The foundation of Divya’s success is that any professional or entrepreneur can achieve their highest goals by building and nurturing relationships. She has helped many people create a thriving business that is joyful and easy to run. Her philosophy when it comes to launching books and careers is that it is all about hearts and hugs–how much you impact and help people with your life and your work!
Further Reading and Resources
TED Talks: Ideas worth spreading
Elite Daily: The Voice of Generation Y
Four Hour Work Week: How to escape the 9-5, live anywhere and join the new rich.
The Minimalists: How to pursue a minimalist lifestyle and be happier.
Mind Hacks: Tips and Tricks for Using Your Brain
Rich Roll: Plantpowered Wellness Advocate
The Art of Charm: Build confidence, feel comfortable and networking differently.
The Art of Manliness: Encouraging men to be better husbands, fathers, brothers, citizens.
Tiny Buddha: Simple wisdom for complex lives.
Mind Body Green: Lifestyle media brand dedicated to inspiring you to live your best life.
Zen Habits: Find simplicity and mindfulness in life.
Creative NonFiction: “true stories well told.”
Barking Up the Wrong Tree: science-based answers and expert insight on how to be awesome at life.
The Positivity Blog: Practical articles on happiness, self-esteem, productivity and social skills.
Change
“No man ever steps in the same river twice, for it’s not the same river and he’s not the same man.” Heraclitus
He is a reading of an article I wrote about change and impermanence. At the time I was once again experiencing some significant change in my life I was left with all these feelings – feelings of excitement, feelings or anxiety. Nothing is permanent, I know this but it didn’t stop how I felt. (more…)
Summary
In this episode, I chat with Paul about his book Happiness by Design: Finding Pleasure and Purpose in Everyday Life. Using the latest cutting-edge research, Professor Paul Dolan reveals that wellbeing isn’t about how we think – it’s about what we do. By making deliberate choices that bring us both pleasure and meaning, we can redesign our lives for maximum happiness – without thinking too hard about it.
Paul is currently Professor of Behavioural Science at the LSE and Director of Executive MSc Behavioural Science. (more…)
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amazing guests, passionate & inspiring people, experts and thoughts on how to find your why and live with passion and purpose.
