“So. Monday. We meet again. We will never be friends—but maybe we can move past our mutual enmity toward a more-positive partnership.” Julio Alexi Genao

We don't live in a utopian world. And while we all have dreams and visions of an ideal life we still will face challenges, adversity, and sorrow.

We have us up days, and we have our down days. Hopefully more up than down!

If you find yourself waking up on a Monday morning not with enthusiasm for the week ahead, not with a vision of what you wish to accomplish or intent for how you want to be but rather moaning and groaning then maybe it's a signal that something needs adjusting.

I am no guru but here is an episode I share 5 things I've tried to do and implement to kill Mondayitis. What about you?

Cy Wakeman is the author of No Ego: How Leaders Can Cut the Cost of Workplace Drama, End Entitlement, and Drive Big Results. She describes herself as a "Drama-researcher." Her book is about reinventing leadership thinking to reduce the costs of drama in the workplace creating happy and more productive people and places. 

We have an amazing conversation about suffering, about drama, about ego and how not only can we dispose of the waste drama causes in our workplace but also how it relates to the drama an ineffectiveness it can cause in our everyday lives. Brilliant stuff!

In this book, David Buss highlights the intricacies of relationships between men and women in an evolutionary and biological sense and the strategies of human mating.

It's a really cool read! It is a book about the evolution of the desire of the sexes as it relates to matting and mateship.

If you wish to learn more about the opposite sex it's a good reference but if you're after the deeper reason why men and women dependency on each other drive our desire this book explains and a heck of a lot. At the end of the day we are not so different - ultimately we all have the same goal and purpose in life. What are your thoughts?

In life, we can conform! We can accept the status quo, accept our life as it is, and find ways to blend. There are comfort and certainty on those paths. In that perhaps we can live an “okay.” A life indicative by ups and downs, pleasure and displeasure.

The alternative is to forget all that. Forget what we think we know and embark on our journey in life. There will still be the challenge. You will likely have your ups and downs, but which paths will bring you more joy in pursuit and greater reward in completion?

Progress, advancement, and innovation hasn't occurred in the history of life by accepting the status quo. It has happened due to those who challenge it, disrupt it, and break free from it. The same applies to the life we live. Nothing will change in conformity. As JF Kennedy famously said, “Conformity is the jailer of freedom and the enemy of growth.”

Randi Zinn is the author of Going Beyond Mom: How To Activate Your Mind, Body & Business After Baby. In this episode, we talk about her journey and why it has led her to inspire and assist other mums to cultivate a life beyond motherhood.

With all the challenges of motherhood, it is no wonder that the majority of moms struggle to care for and nurture themselves once they become moms. That is Randi steps up to the plate. She encourages others mothers in the areas of physical and emotional health, business, and entrepreneurship, relationships, and mindfulness, contentment, and happiness.

A great conversation for all mothers, fathers, and anyone dealing with change and looking to culitivate a life beyond.

"To live is to suffer, to survive is to find some meaning in the suffering." Friedrich Nietzsche

Buddha said, “Life is suffering.” It is however often misinterpreted. I am not here today to try to explain this misunderstanding. What I wish to do is share a quick thought on why there will always be an underlying sense of suffering in life.

Am I wrong in my pursuit to minimise the suffering in my life? I don’t think so. But what I have come to understand is that a reduction of suffering isn’t found by the constant search for pleasure or avoidance of pain but rather in dealing with every single moment regardless of the agitation, unease or joy.

Take a listen to my thoughts in this episode. I would love to hear your thoughts, too.

For centuries humanity has been working to empower itself with better tools and insights, from science and surgery to electricity and the Internet. A history of triumphs that we should be celebrating. However, what is the consequences of history, progress, free information as it relates to our ability to live life fully and with meaning? 

In this episode, I have a conversation with Brad Harris as we tackle some questions in relation to history, progress, and modern day life.  How can history be used to give us purpose and better our advancement both individually and society as a whole?

"That's my only goal. Surround myself with funny people, and make sure everyone has a good time and works hard." Joe Rogan

Looking for a laugh while also being inspired by some freaking awesome conversations? If so and you haven't yet take a listen to the Joe Rogan podcast.

Somewhat a pioneer of podcasting this guy does long-form conversational podcasting like a pro. A relaxed, down-to-earth, funny mofo that has some fascinating guests from a wide variety of fields from psychology to science to evolution and the nature of modern life.

While sometimes he and his guests can ramble on I am rarely disappointed and always walk away from them a little more educated, entertained, inspired and left with pleasing thoughts that I can carry with me into my day.

Have a listen!

Not so long back my family and I decided to pack everything up and move to Japan. I’d be lying if I’d say I wasn't scared, fearful or filled with doubt. The truth is I still have doubt. Was it the right move? What’s next?

The decision, however, was made for good reason and despite all the challenges, fears, and conditioned beliefs, we went for it.

What made the decision easier was that we made sure it was aligned with our Life Compass. We did it based on what was important to us, what we wanted for our life.

Be inspired to create the life you love with this short thought. Enjoy!

In this episode, I bring back Guy Finley for round two. Guy was a past guest back in episode 264.

Last time we discussed the concept of condition-less freedom and the key to living fearlessly.

This time we talk about the concept of "divine dissatisfaction" and why our misinterpretation of resistance is blocking us from living life freely, fully and with meaning.

He has me lost in thoughts and understanding at times but in closing, I believe he shares some beautiful thoughts, value, and understandings that can be explored further in self-contemplation. Let me know what you think.