Make Time & Solve BIG Problems with John Zeratsky

John Zeratsky was a designer in the tech industry who became obsessed with the idea of redesigning time. He is the author of New York Times bestseller Sprint: How to Solve Big Problems and Test New Ideas in Just Five Days and Make Time: How to Focus on What Matters Every Day, coming in September 2018. (more…)

The Minimalist Mindset by Danny Dover

Written by Leigh Martinuzzi 

Danny Dover is one of many modern-day pioneers of minimalism. After finding himself living a meaningless life, in and out of depression, sick and tired of seeing others living fascinating lives, he knew something had to change. He created his life-list – also commonly referred to as a bucket list. He wrote a list of 150 life goals and then got a deadline for completion tattooed on his butt – May the 25th 2010.

Dover is the founder of Life Listed and author of The Minimalist Mindset. He has also been a featured guest on The Hidden Why Podcast (here). In this book, Dover shares his journey out of depression and into a life of purpose. (more…)

Stages

Today’s featured guest is Pete Vargas.

The topic is “Stages.”

Let the show begin.

Guest Bio

Further Reading and Resources 

TED Talks: Ideas worth spreading

Psychology Today: Psychology Today is devoted exclusively to everybody’s favourite subject – Ourselves

Life Hack: Tips for Life

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.

American Psychological Association: The largest scientific and professional organization of psychologists in the United State

The Art of Manliness: Encouraging men to be better husbands, fathers, brothers, citizens.

Tiny Buddha: Simple wisdom for complex lives.

Brain Pickings: An inventory of cross-disciplinary interestingness, spanning art, science, design, history, philosophy, and more.

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.” 

Addicted 2 Success: Motivation & Inspiration Website full of quotes and inspiring articles for entrepreneurs.

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.

Coaching

The Unconscious Mind

By Leigh Martinuzzi

The unconscious mind is said to control the majority of how we act and behave. The brain is a marvellous organic operating system that sucks a heck of a lot of energy. To operate efficiently, our system runs on a network of memory and prediction. The unconscious is a powerful sub-system of our brain that helps us automate our lives. (more…)

Aware with Daniel Siegel

In my interview with Dan Siegel, I discuss his new book Aware: The Science and Practice of Presence–The Groundbreaking Meditation Practice. Dan provides us with insight into the practical instruction for mastering the Wheel of Awareness, a life-changing tool for cultivating more focus, presence, and peace in one’s day-to-day life.

We discuss the three pillars of Mind Training or mindfulness – focus attention, open awareness and kind intention and how the science is proving that these elements in practice can help reduce stress and inflammation, improve cardiovascular function and our immune system and extend life. Mind Training assists with intentional change and creates healthier, happier lives. Enjoy! (more…)

Lost Connections by Johann Hari

Written by Leigh Martinuzzi 

Johann Hari is a British writer and journalist. Having published a New York Times Best-seller, Chasing the Scream he now brings us Lost Connections, a book about the real causes of anxiety and depression.

In this very personable story, Johann shares his journey through depression and beyond. One that leads him to travel across the globe interviewing experts in the fields of anxiety and depression. What’s left is a book that highlights 9 causes and several remedies for healing a population with an evidently increasing problem. (more…)

Prosperity

Today’s featured guest is Joan Sotkin.

The topic is “Prosperity.”

Let the show begin.

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The Life of an Entrepreneur

By Leigh Martinuzzi 

Are you interested in the life of an entrepreneur? In this episode, I touch on the reality of becoming an entrepreneur. It’s definitely not for everyone.

From an external perspective, the idea of being an entrepreneur looks desirable. Freedom to pursue your interests and passions. Be your own boss and make a handsome living in the process. But is it for you. (more…)

The Tangled Tree with David Quammen

In this interview, I speak with David Quammen about his newest book The Tangled Tree. David lives a fascinating life travelling the world as a journalist and author – his interests lay in the fields of science, history and evolution.

In The Tangled Tree: A Radical New History of Life David uncovers how molecular biology and how it can change our understanding of evolution and life’s history. The crux of this discussion is Horizontal Gene Transfer (HGT) – the movement of genes across species lines. It challenges Darwinism and the traditional view that genes are passed along via heredity and instead can move sideways through viral infection. (more…)

Predictably Irrational by Dan Ariely

Written by Leigh Martinuzzi

In this book, Dr Dan Ariely, A professor of behavioural economics at the Duke University uncovers why humans are predictably irrational. Every day we are responsible for making numerous decisions and what Dan was intrigued by is that despite our assumption that we are smart logical beings, we often make poor decisions that don’t seem logical at all.

Often emotions become entangled in the decisions we have to make. We overvalue, we procrastinate, and we make the same poor decisions time and time again. From his perspective, it seemed humans are highly irrational, hence his research behind this book. (more…)