Today’s featured guest is Maureen Zappala. The topic is Imposter Syndrome.

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Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance by Angela Duckworth

“Grit is that ‘extra something’ that separates the most successful people from the rest. It’s the passion, perseverance, and stamina that we must channel to stick with our dreams until they become a reality.” Travis Bradberry

In this book Grit, the author, Angela Duckworth, argues that the key to success is not an innate talent or genius but rather a matter of grit. Duckworth describes that growing up her father would label her as having a lack of ‘genius.’ He often indicated that she might never amount to anything significant. In her lifetime she has proved him wrong. (more…)

Prosperity

Written & narrated by Leigh Martinuzzi

Recently I had a great conversation with Joan Sotkin on the podcast on the topic of prosperity (check it out here). Having reflected on our discussion I felt it was a good opportunity to share my perspectives and open up a similar dialogue in your life. When you think of this word, prosperity, what are the first thoughts that come to mind?

Many of us would immediately associate prosperity with wealth and material possessions. However, I believe prosperity or to be prosperous in life is more than a measure of the dollars in your bank or the wealth accumulation you achieve. There are other elements that also indicate one’s prosperity including the likes of health and happiness. (more…)

 Depression

“That’s the thing about depression: A human being can survive almost anything, as long as she sees the end in sight. But depression is so insidious, and it compounds daily, that it’s impossible to ever see the end. The fog is like a cage without a key.” Elizabeth Wurtzel

I believe we are all prone to it. I believe that some people are more prone to depression than others but I don’t believe anyone is entirely exempt. I suppose it depends on many varying factors including our upbringing and our current situation in life.

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The Art of Receiving

Written & Narrated by Leigh Martinuzzi – Originally Published 7.11.2014

I got myself in more debt. I got myself more upset when more bills came rolling in. I got myself in a panic when I got myself fired and was not sure where the next paycheck would come from. How would I support my wife and kids? What would I do next? What would happen next?

What I asked for in life I received. It was how I reacted, not responded, that has taught me a heck of a lot in life. We all continue to learn as we experience life. It is what we do with these life lessons that count.

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Summary

Dr Brian Boxer Walcher has pioneered treatments in vision correction, has published more than 100 scientific, peer-reviewed journal papers and book chapters, and is the first choice of many doctors for their own eye treatment. In his new book – Perceptual Intelligence, he offers a fascinating, accessible description of how we see what we see and why this affects every aspect of our lives. This forms the basis of our discussion in this interview.

Dr Brian is fascinated by the connections among our five senses — sight, hearing, smell, taste, and touch — and how our brains register and interpret them to distinguish reality from illusion. (more…)

Freakonomics Radio by Stephen J. Dubner and WNYC Studios

Freakonomics Radio is the podcast the explores the hidden side of everything. Each week the host Stephen Dubner produces entertaining, fun and often fascinating conversations about the economics that influence, define and shape daily life. Presented by WNYC Studios and his partner and co-author of several New York Times best-selling books, Steve Levitt.

Here is the link to the short and sweet version of how Freakonomics came to be – Freakonomics.com.

In a nutshell, it began with Stephen, a journalist for the New York Times Magazine who found himself heading to Chicago to meet Levitt – an award-winning economist. (more…)

Today’s featured guest is Mark L Brown. The topic is Excellence.

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Guest Bio

Originally from Kingston, Jamaica, Mark Brown migrated to the United States at 18 years old with only $40 in his pocket and a dream for a better life. Today, he has become one of the most popular inspirational speakers in the world. In 1995, Mark defeated more than 20,000 contestants from 14 countries to win the illustrious Toastmasters World Championship of Public Speaking. Since then, he has delivered more than 3,500 presentations, to more than 1.7 million people on 5 continents. He helps organizations and individuals achieve excellence in Leadership, Communication,

Today, he has become one of the most popular inspirational speakers in the world. In 1995, Mark defeated more than 20,000 contestants from 14 countries to win the illustrious Toastmasters World Championship of Public Speaking. Since then, he has delivered more than 3,500 presentations, to more than 1.7 million people on 5 continents. He helps organizations and individuals achieve excellence in Leadership, Communication,

He helps organizations and individuals achieve excellence in Leadership, Communication, Performance, and Life, via keynote speeches, educational programs, youth assemblies, and professional speech coaching.

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

Wake Up

“This is the real secret of life—to be completely engaged with what you are doing in the here and now. And instead of calling it work, realize it is play.” Alan Watts

To be awake is to become more aware of how our life is influenced, the ways in which we are coerced into believing and living a particular kind of existence. The engineered design of our reality. The creation of the delusional state of being that slaves us to a conditioned life.

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Summary

How is your relationship with your phone? Do you find it distracts your attention in unhealthy ways or is it indeed adding to the quality of your life? In this episode, I chat with Catherin Price about her newest book, How to Break Up With Your Phone: The 30-Day Plan to Take Back Your Life – coming out February 2018.

For many of us, our phones rule our lives. They are the ultimate distraction and designed in this way. The statistics are alarming and give a good reason for our need to become more aware of the type of relationship with have with our phone. Catherine has a great deal of information to share on a topic that is relevant to the majority of us.  (more…)