Philosopher Insights

In today's podcast episode, Robin Sharma shares the idea that leadership is not solely determined by one's title or position within a company or government.  True leadership is an approach and a way of being, rather than a title or status. He guides you through some "rules" for leadership, including the idea that the leader focuses on possibilities, delivers results, and is monomaniacally focused on a few things. 

Robin talks about the fact that most people live lives full of distractions and have lost their ability to think for themselves.

This is a great talk, and Robin Sharma is one of my favorite thought leaders.

Click here to watch the entire talk on Youtube.  If you have not listened to Episode 11 where I featured Robin's excellent book 'The Every day Hero Manifesto,' I would highly recommend listening to that episode as a follow-up to his message in this episode.

Enjoy!

#RobinSharma  #leadership  #distractions  #focus

In this week's episode of Philosopher Insights, I share my favorite insights from 'The Art Of Work' by author Jeff Goins.

The path to your life's work is difficult and risky, even scary, which is why few finish the journey. This is a book about discovering your life's work, that treasure of immeasurable worth we all long for. It's about the task you were born to do.

Through personal experience and current research on the mysteries of motivation and talent, Jeff shows readers how to find their vocation and what they should expect along the way.

If you get some value from these insights, I would highly recommend reading the book  - especially if your purpose or calling is something that continues to elude you

Enjoy!

In this episode,  I share another powerful goal-setting strategy and the science behind Implementation Intentions and give you some examples and tips on how to create your own. I'll also share some real-life examples of Implementation Intentions I have used and continue to use to help me achieve my goals.

Implementation Intentions are easy to create. All you need to do is turn your goal into an "if-then" statement. For example, if your goal is to exercise more, your Implementation Intention might be "If it's Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, then I will go to the gym at 6 pm."

It's important to note that Implementation Intentions should be specific and realistic, and align with your goals, values, and motivation.

So, whether you're trying to lose weight, start a business, or learn a new skill, Implementation Intentions can help you turn your dreams into reality. 

Enjoy!

#goalsetting  #implementationintentions  #personal development  #bestyearever

In today's episode, Jon Acuff returns with another fantastic book - Soundtracks. In episode 57, I first introduced Acuff's exceptional writing and humor with "Finish." In this new book, Acuff tackles a highly relevant topic - overthinking.

In "Soundtracks," bestselling author Jon Acuff teaches readers how to overcome overthinking by questioning the accuracy of their thoughts, eliminating negative and unproductive ideas, adopting positive mantras from others, and utilizing symbols to reinforce positive thoughts

Jon Acuff is a bestselling author, speaker, and consultant based in the United States. He is best known for his books on personal development, career advice, and productivity. He has written several books, including "Start: Punch Fear in the Face, Escape Average, and Do Work that Matters," "Quitter: Closing the Gap Between Your Day Job and Your Dream Job" and "Finish: Give Yourself the Gift of Done." He also runs a popular blog and podcast and has been a guest speaker at numerous conferences and events. He is known for his humorous and relatable writing style, and his focus on practical, actionable advice.

You can learn more about Jon at www.acuff.me and check out his amazing podcast 'All It Takes Is A oal' to engage with his wisdom on a weekly basis.

Enjoy!.

#JonAcuff #Acuff #Soundtracks #Start #Finish  #Productivity  #PersonalDevelopment  #SelfImprovement #SuccessTips #CareerGoals #DreamJob #OvercomingOverthinking

Learn the powerful habit-building strategy of 'Winning Your Fight-Throughs' from Jason Selk and Tom Bartow's book 'Organize Tomorrow Today' in today's episode of our podcast.

Discover how to recognize and overcome obstacles and self-doubt to achieve your goals and improve your determination and mental strength for success.

Jason Selk is a performance coach and author. He has written several books on the topic of mental toughness and performance, including "10-Minute Toughness" and "Executive Toughness." He has also appeared on various media outlets such as ESPN, Fox News, and CNN to discuss his work.

Tom Bartow is a performance coach, author, and speaker. He is known for his work on the topic of mental toughness, performance, and leadership.

Enjoy!

#habitbuilding #mentaltoughness #perseverance #grit #goalsetting #selfimprovement #productivity #winyourfightthroughs #OrganizeTomorrowToday #JasonSelk #TomBartow

In this week's edition of the podcast,I shared my favorite insights from 'The Light We Carry' by former first lady Michelle Obama.

Michelle Obama believes that despite the lack of easy solutions to life's difficult challenges, we can all find and utilize a set of tools to help us adapt to change and stay grounded in uncertain times. In her book, The Light We Carry, she engages in an honest conversation with readers about topics such as how to build strong and genuine relationships, how to find strength and connection through diversity, and how to deal with feelings of self-doubt and overwhelm.

Michelle Obama shares the personal habits and principles she has learned and developed through her roles as a mother, daughter, spouse, friend, and First Lady, in order to adapt to change and overcome challenges. In doing so, she offers the wisdom she has gained from her own experiences to help others "become" more resilient in the face of change.

Enjoy!

#MichelleObama  #BarackObama  #Habits  #Resilience  #TheLightWeCarry  #MichelleObamaNewBook

In today's Philosopher Byte, I introduce Patrick Bet-David, who shares a timely message as we embark on 2023.  

Declaring your intentions can be a powerful way to commit to taking action and achieving a goal. It can also help to hold you accountable for your actions and help you stay motivated. This is exemplified in a story about a son who declares his intention to be the greatest fighter in the world and has the opportunity to improve his performance as a result. By declaring an intention and making it known to others, we are able to stay motivated and focused on achieving our goal. It is also important to remember that while declaring your intentions can be helpful, it is also important to take action and work toward achieving your goals.

"I will do something" implies that you are committing to taking action, while "I want to do something" simply expresses a desire or wish. Saying "I will do something" suggests a sense of determination and agency while saying "I want to do something" does not necessarily convey a commitment to take action.

Today, Patrick Bet-David dives deep into this idea with real-life examples.

Learn more about Patrick at: www.patrickbetdavid.com.

#goals #PatrickBetDavid  #Motivation  #intentions.

Today's episode features one of my favorite authors - Ryan Holiday - and his latest book - 'Discipline is Destiny.'

Ryan Holiday makes the Stoic point for a bold and daring existence in his New York Times bestseller book Courage is Calling (which was featured in Episode 19 of the podcast.)

In this book, Holiday honors the incredible power of self-discipline and individuals who have harnessed it in this eagerly awaited second installment of his Stoic Virtue series.

To master anything, one must first become a master of their own ideas, feelings, and behaviors. Eisenhower is credited with saying that freedom is actually just the chance to exercise self-control.  Without limits and self-control, we run the risk of not only falling short of our potential and compromising our accomplishments but also of ensuring pain and shame. This age-old concept is more pertinent than ever in a society of temptation and excess.

You can learn more about Ryan Holiday by visiting his website - www.ryanholiday.net.

Happy New Year!  I hope 2023 is the year you crush your goals and dreams.

Enjoy!

#Discipline is Destiny  #RyanHoliday  #Discipline #2023

Hello and welcome to a special bonus edition of the Philosopher Insights podcast!

In this episode, we're taking a look back at some of the amazing wisdom we shared in 2022.

I know that our listenership has been growing, and some of you may not have had the chance to listen to every episode. That's why I wanted to create this special edition - to highlight some of the best books and ideas we've covered and encourage you to dive deeper into the subjects that resonate most with you.

So sit back, relax, and get ready to be inspired as we begin 2023!

Today is the day!

#BestYearEver  #EdMylett  #RyanHoliday  #JayShetty  #StevenPressfield  #Goalsetting  #Habits  #MelRobbins

In today's episode, John Maxwell talks about self-discipline - one of the most important skills we need to develop to have any hope of reaching our goals and dreams.

We cannot go through life with uphill challenges using downhill habits.  Our habits and behaviors are not aligned with the demands our dreams will require us to achieve.

You can find the entire talk on YouTube - 'Developing the Leader Within You - John Maxwell'

Enjoy!

Thanks

#JohnMaxwell  #selfdiscipline  #leadership