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.

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.

Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to reform (or pause and reflect).” Mark Twain

Andon is a Japanese manufacturing term referring to a system to notify management, maintenance, and other workers of a quality or process problem.

It is a process that allows any worker at any time to press a button or use the pull cord to activate an alert that something is wrong. It was a means to improve productivity.

I think there is an important lesson as it relates to life. We often get so caught up in the business of life that we don't pause to reflect and reassess. We also go about dealing with our troubles without the courage to ask for help.Enjoy this thought!

Tim is the author of four books, including the New York Times bestseller Love Is the Killer App: How To Win Business & Influence Friends.

He is the former Yahoo Chief Solutions Officer and has consulted with industry leaders, governments and trade associations on sales processes, new media, leadership development and talent management. He’s a top-rated speaker, talked about author and entrepreneur.

His philosophy on business life is simple: Share your knowledge, network and compassion to multiply the value of everyone you interact with. In this episode we focus on those three things. You'll enjoy the value he brings!

“Today is a new day. Don't let your history interfere with your destiny! Let today be the day you stop being a victim of your circumstances and start taking action towards the life you want. You have the power and the time to shape your life. Break free from the poisonous victim mentality and embrace the truth of your greatness. You were not meant for a mundane or mediocre life!” Steve Maraboli

A Victim mentality is an acquired personality trait in which a person tends to recognize themselves as a victim of the negative actions of other people, events or circumstance and to behave as if this were the case. 

In this episode, I discuss victim mentality, what it means, why it exists and how to overcome it.

In this episode we go on a spiritual journey with Karan Bajaj, the author of The Yoga of Max's Discontent. We review the states of Dharma and Karma - bringing the East to the West. What it means to live towards your innate tendencies, striving to purify thoughts and actions and how through the law or Karma does every action have an equal and opposite reaction.

It's a replay episode but for those who haven't heard it there is some great value to be had. Even a second time around.

“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 a 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.

“There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you.” Maya Angelou

In this episode I discuss my thoughts on writing. Writing is just one format of self-expression and this is in my opinion critical to living with greater fulfilment and happiness. I share tips that have help me in my practice of writing that may also benefit you. If you are looking to start writing whether that is a book or blog I hope you can get some value from this show. Enjoy!

Jessica Lahey is a teacher, writer, and mom. She writes about education, parenting, and child welfare for The Atlantic, Vermont Public Radio, and the New York Times and is the author of the New York Times bestselling book, The Gift of Failure: How the Best Parents Learn to Let Go So Their Children Can Succeed.

What's the best way to motivate students to own their education, learn deeply and durably, and develop resilience? Research has shown that the key to all these things is intrinsic motivation, or motivation that comes from within. Jessica discusses autonomy-supportive parenting and teaching, competence versus confidence, rewards, praise, and failure. How parents and educators can give children the support, love, connection and encouragement they need in order to stay motivated over the long term.

We also discuss the practice of writing. Many of the insights relate across disciplines and habits that will improve the quality of what we do and our life. A very insightful conversation.

The Power of No: Effectiveness and Self-Mastery

“If something is not a "hell, YEAH!", then it's a "no!”

The power of no is really a practice of effective resource utilisation. It is said the successful are very proficient at saying no. It is not only a matter of saying no to external demands to limit such strains on our resources but also a practice of saying no to the internal demands and requests. The inner voice that guides us despite our deeper wishes.

In this episode I wish to discuss my thoughts on the power of no. How it can help us better utilise our resources such as time, energy, money and thought to improve our effectiveness. And how it can also assist us on the journey towards Self-Mastery.