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  • The power of calm - David Heinemeier Hansson #52

    “A lot of it starts at work. If you have a full time job, and that’s where it’s crazy at work all the time, it’s very hard to compartmentalise that. It leaks. You must find a way to remedy that. To introduce calm at work...Make it more calm. If you’re stuck at “it’s crazy at work” you’re going to find it very difficult, I believe, to make it peacefully calm at home.” - David Heinemeier Hansson

    David Heinemeier Hansson (DHH) is a generalists and technologist. He is creator of Ruby on Rails, founder & CTO at Basecamp, best-selling author, Le Mans class-winning racing driver, public speaker, hobbyist photographer, and family man.

    He is also the co-author of a new book It Doesn't Have To Be Crazy At Work, written together with his business partner Jason Fried. It's about how to run a calm company by forgoing the lure of excessive growth and making your time count for more.

    I’ve followed David’s work, in particular his writings and talks, for sometime time now and I love his passion for work and stoic philosophy, considered counter culture approach, wide range of interests and questioning of social norms, particularly around work life balance and how to live a happy full-filled life.

    I felt truly grateful for the opportunity to speak to Daniel and share some of latest his insights from his new book, It Doesn't Have To Be Crazy At Work, on how to live a calmer life, as well his thoughts on Stoicism, social media, parenting and his latest readings and interests.

    And if you haven’t already, make sure you grab a copy of his latest book It Doesn't Have To Be Crazy At Work, and two previous books, Rework and Remote.

    Note: leave a great comment or review on the podcast page or my instagram handle about your favourite teaching of David’s on how to be calm to win a free copy It Doesn't Have To Be Crazy At Work from yours happily,

    Think less, experience more and find more calm,

    :Doug

    Show Notes:

    David’s Instagram

    David’s Twitter

    David’s website

    Erich Fromm’s book: Escape from freedom

    William B. Irvine’s book: A Guide to the Good Life: The Ancient Art of Stoic Joy

    Epictetus’s book: The Manual: A Philosopher's Guide to Life (Stoic Philosophy Book 1)

    Marcus Aurelius’ book: Meditations

    Seneca’s book: On the Shortness of Life: Life Is Long if You Know How to Use It (Penguin Great Ideas)

    Albert Camus’s book: The Stranger

    Robert C. Solomon’s book: Existentialism

    Soren Kierkegaard and Alastair Hannay’s book: Fear and Trembling

    The School of Life Youtube Channel

    Arthur Ahbez: Background music

    1 hr 14 min
  • Just start it - Daniel Flynn #51
    Daniel Flynn is the co-founder and managing director of Thankyou. Thankyou is a social enterprise committed to ending global poverty in this lifetime by committing 100% of their profits to those who need it most. As well as running a multinational Social Enterprise Daniel has a beautiful wife Justine, who is also a co-founder at Thankyou, and son Jed.
    0 min
  • Find your truth: Coach Sunz #49

    “Just be true to yourself and who you are. That’s it. The simplest things in life are usually the hardest. And that saying is so simple… Are you doing what you’re meant to be doing? Are you doing it for you? And is there purpose and intention behind it?” -  Coach Sunz

    Coach Sunz is a high-performance strength and condition coach to many of the best athletes in the world including, Israel Adesanya, Sonny Bill William, Quade Cooper, Tom Abercrombie and many others.

    Coach Sunz has an unwavering and unashamed vision and mission to be the greatest coach of all time, full stop. In this episode, we dive into his coaching philosophies, unconventional methods, views on social media, high-performance mindset, humble beginnings fishing for his own food in South Africa, and some things only his good family and friends know about.

    This really is one of the most inspiring and motivating conversations I've been privy too. Make sure you follow Coach Sunz on his Instagram for daily insights on what it takes to train and play at the highest level.

    Think less, experience more and follow your truth,

    :Doug

    Show Notes:

    Coach Sunz: Instagram

    Fact of the day research on post workout nutrition here

    Arthur Ahbez: Background music

    School of Hard Knocks: Coach Sunz's new gym

    1 hr 29 min
  • Be happy. Sleep more. Live Longer: Suzi Nevell #48

    "We can rebuild them. We can actually use our sleep to make sure we rebuild our mitocondria and that stops us from ageing. 8 hours of sleep plus. If you want to live long you must sleep.  If you are stressed so are your cells and mitocondria. If you're happy, they are happy. So it's not just about doing the physicalness, but also having the happinesses in your thoughts, in your body and in your cells. So living your dream " – Suzi Nevell

    Suzi Nevell has 27+ years as a professional physiotherapist and 16 years as a leading CHEK Insitute senior teacher. She is so good that Paul Chek himself said that she's the greatest he's ever worked with.

    "Suzi Nevell is the best physical therapist I've ever worked with in my professional career. She served as one of our most senior C.H.E.K Institute Instructors for many years... What a blessing her new clinic will be for the people of New Zealand, and those who travel to see her!" – Paul Chek

    We are so lucky to have Suzi back in NZ and working her magic in her new clinic Sweet7. The Sweet 7 name comes from the 7 natural and scientific principles of wellbeing and physical health. These are: Movement, Nutrition, Hydration, Community, Thoughts, Sleep and Breathing.

    On this episode, we not only cover off all of these principles but also her history as New Zealand's Trampoline Champion, latest research and findings in sleep, human longevity and one of the most revolutionary techniques Suzi has seen in over 20 years for flexibility, joint mobility and overall health, Eldoa.

    If you're in Auckland, New Zealand make sure you get to one of her Eldoa classes at Sweet7 and book in a session with her and one of her team if you want to experience the greatest philosophies and teachings on life, health and wellbeing.

    Think less, experience and sleep more,

    :Doug

    Suzi Nevell has 27+ years as a professional physiotherapist and 16 years as a leading CHEK Insitute senior teacher. She is so good that Paul Chek himself said that she's the greatest he's ever worked with.

    "Suzi Nevell is the best physical therapist I've ever worked with in my professional career. She served as one of our most senior C.H.E.K Institute Instructors for many years... What a blessing her new clinic will be for the people of New Zealand, and those who travel to see her!" – Paul Chek

    We are so lucky to have Suzi back in NZ and working her magic in her new clinic Sweet7. The Sweet 7 name comes from the 7 natural and scientific principles of wellbeing and physical health. These are: Movement, Nutrition, Hydration, Community, Thoughts, Sleep and Breathing.

    On this episode, we not only cover off all of these principles but also her history as New Zealand's Trampoline Champion, latest research and findings in sleep, human longevity and one of the most revolutionary techniques Suzi has seen in over 20 years for flexibility, joint mobility and overall health, Eldoa.

    If you're in Auckland, New Zealand make sure you get to one of her Eldoa classes at Sweet7 and book in a session with her and one of her team if you want to experience the greatest philosophies and teachings on life, health and wellbeing.

    Show Notes:

    Suzi's Sweet 7 gym: Website | Instagram | Facebook

    Matthew Walker: Sleep Diplomat

    Joe Rogan Podcast: Matthew Walker Sleep Diplomat

    Eldoa Method: Advanced exercise stretching to optimise health and mobility.

    Tom Brady Facebook series: Tom Vs Time

    Human Longevity Documentary

    Paul Chek: Founder of Chek Institute

    1 hr 19 min
  • Put your shoes on: Art Green #47
    "The hardest part of going for a run is putting on your shoes... Once you've got your shoes on you're half way there." – Art Green
    The fact of the day! Did you know? According to psychological research, your willpower is like a muscle. It’s a finite resource that depletes with use. In short, willpower sucks. Forget about it. It doesn't work. Instead of focusing on your behavior, focus on your environment. Your environment — including the people you surround yourself with — is the clearest indicator of who you are and who you’re becoming.
    Hopefully, I'm becoming more like Art Green,  Former Bachelor NZ winner, social media influencer, athlete, entrepreneur, fiance​​​​​​​ to Matilde Rice and father to two hilarious cats, Brian and Christine. 
    On this episode we talk about the benefits of fasting, Art's mindset in business, life, and motivation for going on the Bachelor and Fight for Life. We also discuss his social media presence and strategies online as well as his current projects and passions including his fundraising and training for the New York Marathon.
    You can support his efforts here at Art's Movember Run Club fundraising page. And his new range of Clean Paleo low sugar Better Balls are out now! Leave a review, comment or share here or on the DOUGIT Instagram or Facebook for your chance to win some of Art's delicious balls. 
    Think less, experience more, put your shoes on and get out there! 
    Doug
    57 min
  • Eat the problem: Tom Hishon #46
    "Any sort of plants, that you know, take over, or, cause his whole philosophy is eat the problem so if there's a weed or something thats potentially a pest in the UK he finds out whether it's edible and then incorporates it into a dish, which I think is such a cool way to look at something that is taking over, or damaging the landscape, is just eat it." - Tom Hishon
    In 1840 64% of the American labor force were Farmers. Now it's less than 3%. Which is amazing. However with such efficiencies in producing food we've created massive inefficiencies in consuming, packaging and distributing food. We've disconnected from our waste streams and where the food comes from. Which brings me to todays episode with Tom Hishon. 
    Tom Hishon is the Executive Chef and Co-founder of Orphans Kitchen and Daily Bread.  He is devote yogi, has a rock star dog, Moon, who ate my book, a beautiful fiancé Sophie and passion for food and sustainability.
    So much so, that for Orphans Kitchen 5th birthday he's bringing Douglas McMaster over from the UK's who's behind the UK's first Zero waste restaurant, Silo. The Ponsonby-based, sustainable festivities will go off on Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 July, with tickets selling at $120 a pop. Get your tickets here. 
    Bon appetit, 
    Think less, experience more,
    Doug
    P.S. If you enjoyed this episode you might enjoy my previous podcast with Tom Hishon here. 
    Show notes:
    Silo - Douglas McMaster's restaurant in Brighton, UK. 
    Orphans Kitchen - Tom Hishon's restaurant in Auckland, NZ. 
    Daily Bread - Tom Hishon's bakery in Auckland, NZ. 
    5 Tibetan Rites 
    5 Tibetan Rites Video
    Michael Pollen Cooked Series
    “Pusherman,” Curtis Mayfield
    52 min
  • Rob Tucker - Artist-Painter
    Rob Tucker, if he has to call himself anything, is an "artist-painter" and promoter of Bob Marley and one love. He paints "shit hot" still life paintings of boats, flowers, food and kitchen stuff in vibrant colours and textures with strange names. 
    Inspired by many sources including the bricks on his studio wall and one of my favourite painters Jean-Michel Basquiat his work has high energy, a sense of play and a "what's for lunch?" kiwiana kitchen vibe. Back from a few years stint in Berlin and London where his dealer gallery is, you can find him most days in his industrial brick walled Devonport studio or outside on an adventure escaping the fumes of a few fresh coats of varnish exercising his body and mind to Bonobo, lunch, a surf or something.
    Make sure you check his work here and get your parents to buy a piece if you're too poor to do so like me.  
    Think less, experience and love more, 
    :Doug
    42 min
  • Jade Gray - The Patagonia of Pizza
    "Entrepreneurship is a journey of self-discovery. It gives you experiences. Hopefully it gives me the ability to impact and influence but it’s not the key reason I’m doing it. I’m doing it to put myself in situations I wouldn’t normally put myself in. I’m going to learn and grow as a person infinitely more than if just stuck in my safe world you know? I think when you look at it that way a lot of the pressure comes off to fucking get it all right.” 
    Jade Gray
    Jade Gray is the Patagonia of Pizza & founder of Gung Ho Pizza. He is also a visionary entrepreneur, explorer of life, B Corporation member, founder of Beijing Earth Day, Studio Red yogi, an all round nice guy & William Defoe doppelgänger. 
    Think less, experience more & be better,
    Yours happily, 
    :Doug
    1 hr 4 min
  • Arthur Ahbez - Creating Energy
    I first heard Arthur with my ears. And it was love at first listen. His music is barnstorming good. And his first album "Gold" is one of my favourite albums of all time. He instantly conjures up comparison to Neil Young, Bob Dylan and folk, alt, rock and roll singers of the past yet remains fresh and exciting as eating freshly picked wild oregano. 
    Arthur brings amazing energy on stage and i've been lucky enough to seem him play many a time and even pick up my current girlfriend at one of his shows. He has such great energy, talent and passion for making music and a philosophical mind that enjoys toast. If you feel like toasting his fine tunes make sure to buy his album here. 
    And as Arthur says so aptly, love yourself, love your neighbour and love nature, 
    Think less, experience and love more, 
    :Doug
    Show notes:
    Man's search for himself - Rollo May 
    Man's search for meaning - Viktor Frankl
    45 min

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