Why Turning Off The TV Will Change Your Life

“The great distractions of life stop us from truly living, TV is the traditional favourite. We have become reliant on TV to entertain us, inform us, and help us make decisions. It is an external tool that defines us and in doing so binds us from leading a life we love. ” Leigh Martinuzzi

I made a decision to turn off the TV a few years back and it was the best decision I made. Instead of watching hours of mindless or negative TV I read books. Books that inspired me, that educated me, that gave me more opportunities to observe my mind thus allow me to better understand and create a greater life. (more…)

Loretta Graziano Breuning is founder of the Inner Mammal Institute, which helps people manage the ups and downs of their mammal brain. She learned that our happy brain chemicals swing up and down because they have a job to do. When you know what they do in animals, you can make peace with your inner mammal. You can wire yourself to enjoy more happy chemicals and relieve more unhappy chemicals

Breuning is the author of Habits of a Happy Brain that I have read and reviewed here and also a past guest episode 21 – here. 

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Extreme Ownership: How U.S. Navy SEALs Lead and Win by Jocko Wilink and Leif Babin.

“Implementing Extreme Ownership requires checking your ego and operating with a high degree of humility. Admitting mistakes, taking ownership, and developing a plan to overcome challenges are integral to any successful team.” Jocko Willink

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We are all leaders in life and while some of us may have been trained more extensively than others we can all become effective leaders. It is a matter of learning leadership principles and then constantly putting them into practice. Day by day in every way you will get better. (more…)

Only What Can Suffer Is Real

“Character cannot be developed in ease and quiet. Only through experience of trial and suffering can the soul be strengthened, ambition inspired, and success achieved.” Helen Keller

If only that which can suffer is real how does that assist us  to focus and act on only what is truly important. For what can not suffer that causes us suffering may been a unwise use of our time. A tricky thought but one that I feel has benefits. What are your thoughts?

Summary

Michael J. Breus, Ph.D., is a Clinical Psychologist and both a Diplomate of the American Board of Sleep Medicine and a Fellow of The American Academy of Sleep Medicine. His specialty – Sleep Disorders.

Dr. Breus is the Author of The Power of When which is about discovering our Chronotype, biological clock, so we reveal how we can work better with our body, not against it. He is also the Author of  The Sleep Doctor’s Diet Plan: Lose Weight Through Better Sleep and Good Night: The Sleep Doctor’s 4-WeekProgram to Better Sleep and Better Health, both that continue to change the lives of readers.

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“Because one believes in oneself, one doesn’t try to convince others. Because one is content with oneself, one doesn’t need others’ approval. Because one accepts oneself, the whole world accepts him or her.” Lao Tzu

In what ways to we accept ourselves? In what way to we avoid, neglect or cover up the Self?

Do we deny ourselves from living a truly amazing life by the actions we take to avoid Self-Acceptance?

In this episode I discuss my thoughts on Self-acceptance how that relates to our ego and the inner Self. Why covering and avoiding who we really are is damaging for our progress and much more. Enjoy this thought!

Summary

Alison Cardy is an expert coach who runs an international career coaching team specializing in guiding people through career changes. Also assisting clients in creating greater alignment and success in their life, love, and work.

Alison is the author of Career Grease: How to Get Unstuck and Pivot Your Career. In this episode we discuss the passivity of life and why it’s essential to own our journey if we wish to exist with greater happiness. Alison shares insights into how to become unstuck, things to avoid, and tools to assist others to connect with their callings and a bunch more. An inspiring conversation!

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Discussion topics. 

• The passivity of our life.
• Personal ownership and responsibility for one’s journey.
• Mistakes trying to get unstuck may include: seeking further education, travelling, introspection and fixating with your pre-existing story.
• Why it is beneficial to forget what you think you know.
• Finding more meaningful work by connecting with who you are and what you want in life, creating a hypothesis and test in with real world experience. If it feels good plan a transition from there.

Quick round questions

Do you have any routines and rituals that you believe contribute to your success?

Working out and asking for help.

What advice would you give your 20-year-old self?

Keep doing those scary things.

What is the meaning of success?

Enjoying my life and contributing to those around me.

What is your number one productivity advice?

Limit the distractions.

What advice would you give someone that needing/wanting to make change?

Take the very next step you see in front of you.

Favourite Food

Plantains

Favourite Leisure Activity

Working out and athletics

Favourite Book

The ONE Thing: The Surprisingly Simple Truth Behind Extraordinary Results by Gary Keller

Favourite Quote

“Pursue your dreams not because you are immune to heart break but because your real life, your whole life, is worth getting your heart broken a few thousand times.” Martha Beck

Do we all have a why?

Yes, we all could but not sure if everyone is conscious of it.

What does living with passion and purpose mean?

Not taking life for granted and proactively build and awesome life.

How to connect with Alison Cardy

Website: http://www.cardycareercoaching.com

Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind by Yuval Noah Harari

“none of these things exists outside the stories that people invent and tell one another. There are no gods in the universe, no nations, no money, no human rights, no laws and no justice outside the common imagination of human beings.” Yuval Noah Harari

This is perhaps the most inspiring, thought provoking read of my life. Yuval Noah Harari is a historian specialising in world history, military history and medieval history. In this book he combines biology and history to give interesting perspective as to who we are.

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He highlights where we’ve been using history, why as it relates to our biology and to where we are heading. The meaning of life and happiness. Thoughts that could be considered controversial, bold and on the edge but certainly will get you thinking in new ways. I loved it! (more…)

The Flow of Life

“Life is a series of natural and spontaneous changes. Don’t resist them – that only creates sorrow. Let reality be reality. Let things flow naturally forward in whatever way they like.” Lao Tzu

Trying to resist the flow is a waste of energy and time. It is a greater reason why we suffer. Instead work with the flow of life and go about influencing the source of flow so that the direction we take is as we desire.

Change is inevitable. If we continue to swim against the current, we will get nowhere Enjoy this thought! Go with the current, influence the direction it takes you and enjoy the ride.

Summary

Dr. Michael Hudson is a teacher, speaker, writer, facilitator, coach & ideapreneur who can help you Get Your Message Heard. Michael is the author of the book Public Speaker Secrets, filled with practical insights you can use to increase your impact every time you share your message.

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Communication is Michael’s gift. In this episode we focus on why true authentic expression is the path of progression. Life is about living our own journey yet for many of us we are living through an expression of external expectation. We have a long insightful and inspirational chat about how we can better express our ideas, communicate our message and have greater impact in our lives and others. Enjoy! (more…)