“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…)

“You can do what you decide to do — but you cannot decide what you will decide to do.” Sam Harris

Expanding on a thought that has been consuming my mind – Does free will exist? What choice or influence over our reality and the life we wish to live do we have?

If we are to believe that free will isn’t real what damage or risk does such a thought have in relation to our dreams, ambitions, drive and ability to create a life of meaning? Will we just accept what is and become passive in our existence? Will we limit the potential to live as greatly as we perhaps could? (more…)

Summary

Maria Felipe is the author of Live Your Happy. A Cuban-American born in Miami, she is 5’9” with a towering personality to match.  After experiencing success as a model and actress, including hosting World Wrestling Federation TV shows, she felt called inward and studied to become a reverend at Pathways of Light, an accredited religious school inspired by A Course in Miracles.

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Live Your Happy is not a philosophic explanation but rather a practical guide for living it. In this episode we discuss Maria’s book and work to highlight how we can remove the “cuckoo voice of the ego”, connect with the “inner Self,” and access personal power and strength. The path to deeper happiness.  (more…)

Minimalism: Live a Meaningful Life by Ryan Nicodemus and Joshua Fields Milburn

“Real happiness is cheap enough, yet how dearly we pay for its counterfeit.” Hosea Ballou.

I like these guys and I love the message they share. Creating a minimalist lifestyle. A life that removes the clutter and chaos and in doing so allowing us to act and exist more purposefully as we wish in life.

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The concept when understood will chip away the edges of complexity, remove the boundaries and limitations placed on us by overwhelm and clutter, and allow us to navigate a more beautiful journey in life – one of freedom, fulfilment and happiness. (more…)

Proactively Create an Awesome Life

“I like to encourage people to realize that any action is a good action if it’s proactive and there is positive intent behind it.” Michael J. Fox

What does your ideal life look like? Start with the end in mind and from there proactively go about creating that awesome life. Enjoy this this 3 minute thought.

Summary

Kim Ades is the president and founder of Frame of Mind Coaching and JournalEngine TM Software. Author, speaker, entrepreneur, coach, and mother of five, Kim is recognized as one of North America’s foremost experts on performance through thought mastery. Using her unique philosophy and quirky coaching style, Kim helps her clients shift their thinking in order to yield extraordinary results and personal transformation.

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In this conversation we discuss why our thoughts have greater impact on our lives than any other contributing factor. Kim shares her perspectives on what it takes to change the direction of our lives even sharing some cool practices and techniques. (more…)