Today I am truly honoured and grateful to be speaking with an outstanding and inspiring person, Chuck Hogan, who (amongst his many other traits), is one of Tony Robbins’ senior trainers.

Listen to his insightful and empowering message, as he talks about having an attitude of gratitude, cultivating the art of fulfilment, thriving in our lives rather than surviving, mapping our emotions, developing our self-love, and much more.

Chuck has an outstanding loving energy, and this effortlessly flows through what he says and how he says it - have a listen (or a view) and experience this yourself!

Enjoy this episode - be blessed!

LINKS: Email: [email protected] http://legendarylifestylesinternational.com/

Episode 36 - Moonshot & your life's ultimate vision

A moonshot is the plan for your life, your life’s task - your ultimate vision. It should thrill and excite you and also scare you in an equal measure! It is the impact you have on your community.

A fascinating discussion about our “chief aim” in life - why is it important, how do you find it, how to work towards achieving it. Enjoy listening!

This is the first episode we’ve actually recorded on video - thank you to Michael Shaw!

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“Concentrate all of your efforts on one definite chief aim.”

- Napoleon Hill

In episode 35 we discuss the power of intention. From the common definition of intention as a strong aim to produce a desired outcome, to the ancient shamanic definition of intention as an energy field permeating and being connected to everything.

We talk about why intention is so powerful and how we can take specific actions to harness this power and use it to our advantage.

A fascinating episode - have a listen!

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“In the universe there is an immeasurable, indescribable force which shamans call intent, and absolutely everything that exists in the entire cosmos is attached to intent by a connecting link.”

- Carlos Castaneda

In episode 34 we discuss living in the Matrix. Is what we perceive with our senses the truth, or it is just our own reality? What is this system that we are all part of? Are we 'plugged' into it? And if we are, can we 'unplug'?

Listen in to a fascinating discussion ;)

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"If real is what you can feel, smell, taste and see, then 'real' is simply electrical signals interpreted by your brain."

In episode 33 we discuss spending time in nature. The benefits are vast, and they range from mental wellness to increased vitality to being happier! We talk about the profound changes and the connection to our spirituality that can achieved by being in nature, and also about the "shinrin-yoku", the Japanese technique of forest bathing.

And a very important thing: Don't wait to go to a forest to practice all these - having your lunch outside on a bench or stepping on the grass barefoot is a great start! 

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“Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better.”

- Albert Einstein

Episode 32- Interview with Denise Mortimer.

Denise is a "fabulousness finder", a very positive and energetic person who's passionate about helping others to connect with and live their potential. She is an inspirational keynote speaker and a business mentor, empowering other women to step up and build a business.

We talk about people's unfulfilled potential, positive psychology, the imprint we have from our childhood, meditation, "hedonic" and "eudemonic" happiness, amongst other things!

LINKS & RESOURCES http://www.denisemortimer.com

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In episode 31 we discuss the Wim Hof method. Agi visited Wim Hof’s event in London and he shares the experience with Paul and all you. The spiritual experience, the breathing exercise, the deep meditative state, the joy and bliss, and then… the ice bath!

A fascinating discussion about an extraordinary inspirational individual and his mission - enjoy!

LINKS & RESOURCES Wim Hof demonstrating his breathing technique: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RW1C_3OXhEs Official website: https://www.wimhofmethod.com/

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“I'm not afraid of dying. I'm afraid not to have lived.” -Wim Hof

“Fear does not go away by itself. You have to confront your fear, mold it, then learn to control it in its own irrational reality. Every human being has the power to do just that. To go deep within and confront your inner being is a powerful act. Going deep and developing the will power is the only way.” -Wim Hof

Episode 30! Incredible how quickly time goes! Less than 9 months ago, the idea for the “Personal development essentials” podcast was conceived! Quickly after the initial idea, the manifestation of it implemented through our actions! In today’s episode we will talk about the importance of reflecting back on our lives. Which parts of our lives must we be looking at, documenting, and reflecting on? And how often? We also talk about our own reflection on this podcast, and our thoughts about the next 30 episodes :)

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“A life worth living is a life worth documenting.” - Jim Rohn

"Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect". - Mark Twain

Welcome to the most motivational episode we’ve recorded yet! Today we are discussing motivation - the reasons for acting/behaving in a certain way. What’s the difference between external and internal motivation? How do our reasons for wanting something affect our motivation levels, and how can we increase them? How is motivation different from inspiration? Delve into a fascinating discussion - take our word for it!

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“Motivation is what gets you started. Habit is what keeps you going.” - Jim Rohn

“Motivation is when you get hold of an idea and carry it through to its conclusion, and inspiration is when an idea gets hold of you and carries you where you are intended to go.” - Wayne Dyer 

In Personal development essentials podcast episode 28, Agi and Paul continue their conversation about Stoic philosophy. They discuss about how expectations can be obstacles to living, about the concept of living immediately, as well as on how the “premeditation of evil” can help us deal with our fears. They also talk about the “Memento Mori” concept - the practice of reflecting on our own mortality - and how essential it is to live our lives being conscious of it, rather than trying not to think about it.

LINKS & RESOURCES: https://dailystoic.com/ https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/97411.Letters_from_a_Stoic

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“The greatest obstacle to living is expectation, which hangs upon tomorrow, and wastes today. The whole future lies in uncertainty: live immediately!”

-Seneca

“It is impossible for a man to learn what he thinks he already knows.”

-Epictetus

“Waste no more time arguing about what a good man should be. Be one.”

-Marcus Aurelius