392: 3 Minute Thought - Dare to Disagree! Challenge Thought, Beliefs & Behaviours by

397: 3 Minute Thought - What Makes You Feel Alive? Why? by

In his book Originals, Adam Grant closed with this: “Becoming original is not the easiest path in the pursuit of happiness but it leaves us perfectly poised for the happiness of pursuit.”

Conformity is not a recipe for success nor is it a recipe for happiness. It is a path for staying average. The struggle, the challenge, the chaos, the heartache that comes by creating our own paths in life is what stops many people from pursuing it but it is these paths that create the greatest sense of freedom, fulfillment, and happiness.

An original journey is the best journey in life! B-Inspired!

Eric Barker is an interesting dude. Why? It’s because of his fascination and curiosity for learning and teaching others how to create and live an awesome life. He asks questions that relate to success that many of us don't. He seeks to find insight to the flip side of everything we’ve been told and everything most of us believe about what determines success.

He has been a guest on the podcast and in this episode, I share my reflection on his book - Barking Up the Wrong Tree.

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403: Book Reflections - Originals: How Non-Conformists Move the World by

This is a replay of an interview I did with Dana Lamon. We discuss skills on listening and speaking, how to find inspiration and motivation, finding passion, experimenting with life and why taking a chance on yourself is a good idea. 

You can view the full show notes here. 

Dana has been impacting the lives of people around the world for 25 years. He has delivered motivational talks around the world to a variety of audiences. His speaking skills have been recognized by Toastmasters International, from which he received the title of World Champion of Public Speaking in 1992.

“What’s holding you back is the thought that something is holding you back.” Ralph Marston

If you wish to understand what’s holding you back. Holding you back from starting that project. Holding you back from finishing a project. Holding you back from achieving a goal, making change, finding love, making some more money – holding you back from happiness.

Then ask yourself this questions, “What’s holding me back from…?”

We are often the limit to our progress. When you ask yourself this question you need to do the work to search for the answer. And there is one rule in answering this question - the answer cannot be reliant on external conditions. More money, more time, more (fill in the blank).

There is something we can all do to really make headway towards what we desire and will find the answer if really matters. Maybe we are already aware.

“What’s holding you back is the thought that something is holding you back.” Ralph Marston

If you wish to understand what’s holding you back. Holding you back from starting that project. Holding you back from finishing a project. Holding you back from achieving a goal, making change, finding love, making some more money – holding you back from happiness.

Then ask yourself this questions, “What’s holding me back from…?”

We are often the limit to our progress. When you ask yourself this question you need to do the work to search for the answer. And there is one rule in answering this question - the answer cannot be reliant on external conditions. More money, more time, more (fill in the blank).

There is something we can all do to really make headway towards what we desire and will find the answer if really matters. Maybe we are already aware.