The following conversation is with Dr Mary Grabar the author of  'Debunking the 1619 Project: Exposing the Plan to Divide America.' Through the lens of history, we discuss the divisive and false tactics used to equate America with the exact opposite qualities of its founding freedom: an undisruptable cycle of oppression. Mary gives a historical account of the realities of slavery and how the foundations of America is a distortion of reality.  Dr Mary Grabar is a Resident Fellow at the Alexander Hamilton Institute for the Study of Western Civilization, philanthropist, conservative commentator, passionate educator, and author. Her new book, Debunking the 1619 Project is available here: https://amzn.to/2WHGaRH

Atomic Habits Book Summary - Chapter 5: The Best Way To Start A New Habit. This chapter discusses how to utilise powerful strategies like implementation intentions and habit stacking to maximise adherence and consistency for a habit you're trying to begin.

Atomic Habits Book Summary Chapter 4 -The Man Who Didn’t Look Right. This chapter discusses strategies to build awareness and recognition of habits such as the notecard strategy and pattern interrupt strategies to stop destructive habits in their track. 

Atomic Habits Book Summary Chapter 3 - 4 Steps To Better Habits. Discussing why your brain builds habits, whether routine and habits restrict or free you and the neurological feedback habit loop.

Atomic Habits Book Summary - Chapter 2: Habits Shape Your Identity. Most people build outcome based habits instead of identity based habits. The problem here is the direction of change. We should instead focus on who we want to become instead of what superficially wants. True habit change is identity change. 

The quality of our habits determines the quality of our lives. Do your habits support and build you, or diminish and slow you? Atomic Habits is one of the best books I've read on how to take supreme control over your life through the theory and practical application of how to change your behaviour and psychology. Every chapter contains profound realisations packaged in practical takeaways that one can immediately deploy to improve their habits, self-awareness and ultimately, the quality of their life. I decided to analyse and summarise each chapter of this book to affirm my learnings and pass the wisdom of this book onto others. I hope it is as impactful to you, as it has been to me. 

The following conversation Amelia Schrader discusses the purpose of life, managing and building healthy relationships, ikigai, Amelia's experience with psychics and setting boundaries. Amelia Schrader ​is a yoga teacher, educator and owner of Axis Yoga. You can be taught by her by signing up to her online yoga teaching classes here: https://axisyoga.teachable.com/ https://www.instagram.com/axisyoga_/ https://www.instagram.com/amelia.schrader 

0:00 Introduction 2:20 Byron Bay 6:30 Energy Healers & Interconnectedness 10:00 Purpose 26:00 Personal Legend & The Alchemist 36:00 Human Design 39:30 Ikigai 46:00 Anthropology 50:00 Relationships 1:04:00 Lessons Learnt Over The Last Year 1:10:00 Identifying Flaws 1:20:00 Financial Freedom 1:28:00 The Magic Of Authenticity 1:42:30 Boundaries 1:49:50 Experience with Psychics

36 teachings from Ancient Egypt's Ptahhotep. Well before many of the philosophers, we glorify today there was the wisdom of Ptahhotep, a vizier (highest official in Ancient Egypt to serve the pharaoh). The instructions of Ptahhotep addresses various virtues that are necessary to live a good life. They were written with the purpose to pass on to his son succeeding him so his son could learn the wisdom and advice that could only be attained through experience of a long 100+ year life Ptahhotep is reported to have lived. You can get 'Writings From Ancient Egypt' here: https://amzn.to/3c6TXq7

Is it riskier to get the COVID-19 vaccine or get COVID-19? This video aim's to objectively summarise the literature on the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine and how to interpret and critically evaluate the data to make an informed decision on the risk associated with receiving the vaccine versus not.   However, this video does not just analyse the empirical evidence. It considers how the evidence is applicable based on one's subjective risk profile and tolerance for risk.  I hope this analysis can provide clarity, objectivity and critical thought to help people make informed decisions around COVID-19.  This was originally posted on @strengthofsaad and also available on StrengthOfSaad YouTube.

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0:00 Introduction

0:35 Is It Riskier To Get The COVID-19 Vaccine Or Get COVID-19?

3:10 Does The Vaccine Protect Against Transmission

4:30 Approaching Risk & Critical Thinking

5:45 What Is An mRNA Vaccine? 8:14 Why Women Get COVID Less Than Men

9:10 Difference Between a Normal Vaccine & mRNA Vaccine 11:25 Safety & Side Effects Study #1

14:30 Safety & Side Effects Study #2

18:45 Summary Of The Evidence

19: 20 People That Could Be At Risk for Adverse Reactions To A Vaccine

21:10 Summary & Conclusion

“We all need to be aware of our personal calling. What is a personal calling? It is God’s blessing, it is the path that God chose for you here on Earth. Whenever we do something that fills us with enthusiasm, we are following our legend.” “However, we don’t all have the courage to confront our own dream. Why? There are four obstacles." In this video, I read and reflect upon these 4 obstacles and how I maneuver through them. This is one of my favourite books I've ever read, you can get it here: https://amzn.to/398M7dD