“It takes the same amount of effort to talk yourself into something as it does to talk yourself out of something.”

This is an interview I did with Chris Ruggiero a while back. It’s an inspiring chat with Chris about how he turned his passion into his lifestyle. He calls himself a one-man variety show that is sure to keep an audience engaged, laughing and amazed. (more…)

Trap Tales: Outsmarting the 7 Hidden Obstacles to Success by David M. R. Covey and Stephan M. Mardyks

“The greatest trap in our life is not success, popularity or power, but self-rejection.” Henri Nouwen

In this book, the authors share seven traps that people from all walks of life deal with every day. After reading this book, you will be an expert “Trapologist.” Well, that is not entirely accurate because like anything it is one thing to read and learn new information and something else to act on it. (more…)

“Try to imagine what it will be like to go to sleep and never wake up… now try to imagine what it was like to wake up having never gone to sleep.” Alan W. Watts

The opening quotes is a tough one to get your head around. At least it is for me.
I suppose it indicates a sense of “what if…”

What if life was over? What if you fell asleep and never woke up again? What if this was it?

In many ways this is it. This is the time we have and time is now. Today! In this moment. (more…)

Summary 

Jack Skeen is the author of The Circle Blueprint. In this episode, we discuss the some of the details of this book. Who it applies to, why it’s important to so many people today and how we can go about developing our circle. Are you thriving or just surviving? Are you energized, balanced, and happy?

It is Jacks hope that he can help others get to the root of the problem, and from there develop a roadmap for getting your life on a more positive trajectory. (more…)

“The secret of your future is hidden in your daily routine.” Mike Murdock

What does a perfect day look and feel like to you?

I shared a quick thought on this recently, which you can listen to here.

It’s an important topic to discuss and a useful question to ask yourself. We can learn a heck of a lot by reflecting on our time for all that is good, bad, successful, unsuccessful, joyous or painful. (more…)

Helen Mitas is a hypnotherapist, author, speaker, business mentor, and is the founder of Hypnofit that has helped thousands of people radically enhance their energy, vitality, and motivation.

The statistics indicate that 65% of the workforce is suffering some kind of anxiety or depression and it’s inhibiting them from living a kick-ass life. Helen has a passion to help these people overcome this problem so they can once again love life. (more…)

The Minimalists Podcast by Joshua Fields Millburn & Ryan Nicodemus

“Minimalism is a tool that can assist you in finding freedom. Freedom from fear. Freedom from worry. Freedom from overwhelm. Freedom from guilt. Freedom from depression. Freedom from the trappings of the consumer culture we’ve built our lives around. Real freedom.” The Minimalists

Joshua Fields Millburn & Ryan Nicodemus are the Minimalists. Two friends who in their late 20’s decided enough was enough. They decided to get off the hamster wheel of life to create and live more meaningful lives. And in doing so, they became The Minimalists.

Minimalism: to live a more meaningful life with less. (more…)

“Don’t ask yourself what the world needs; ask yourself what makes you come alive. And then go and do that. Because what the world needs is people who have come alive.” Harold Whitman

Entrepreneurs are often told to think about what the world needs and then look for ways to solve these problems.

Teenagers are often told to pursue careers aligned with their skills, those subjects that they are good at. (more…)

Summary

“Marry your intention with the right amount of attention.” Mike Vardy

If you’re tired of “doing” productive and want to start being productive, you’re in the right place. In this episode, Mike Vardy, founder of Productivityist will show you how to define your days, funnel your focus, and make every moment matter.

A productivityist is a productivity enthusiast. They love to delve deep into the study of productivity, including all the tool and habitual behaviors there is to know. Exploring new ideas, processes, and ways to get things done. Personally, for me, it all boils down to the best use of my time. (more…)

This is a follow on episode from last week- Two Sorts of Thinking – Part 1. Last week I discussed what is thought, why and how thought arise, free will, consciousness and the constructionist thoery of the brain as it relates to how we operate.

This week I will talk more on why it is beneficial to develop a mindfulness practice. When we become more mindful and aware we can seperate ourselves from the random thoughts that fire off rather then being dragged along with them. (more…)