Philosopher Insights

In this week's edition of Philosopher Insights, I introduce you to my favorite insights from 'Wellbeing at Work'  by Jim Clifton and Jim Harter.

"The new workforce  -  especially younger generations  -  want their work to have a deep mission and purpose, and they don't want old-style command-and-control bosses.  They want coaches who inspire them, communicate with them, and develop their strengths."

This book hit the nail on the head when it came to what I believe is critical for organizations today. A focus on mental health goes beyond the token nature of what most organizations are doing today.

The most important people in organizations today to lead employees through challenging times are the managers. Employees need coaches more than they need the typical manager.  Organizations must focus on upskilling their managers to become better coaches in order to meet the demands of their employees.

I highly recommend this book to anyone seeking to make a difference in their organization, especially those that are in roles of management or involved in organizational transformation.

Enjoy!

In today's podcast episode, Matt Walker shares fascinating insights about the power of sleep.  

Sleep is your life-support system and Mother Nature's best effort yet at immortality, says sleep scientist Matt Walker.

Walker shares the wonderfully good things that happen when you get sleep -- and the alarmingly bad things that happen when you don't, for both your brain and body. 

Sleep is one of those self-care habits that we are quick to neglect and most people don't realize the inherent dangers of doing this for a prolonged period.  

Fascinating talk delivered by Matt, I hope you enjoy it!

Source: https://youtu.be/5MuIMqhT8DM

Title:  Sleep is Your Super Power |Matt Walker

In this week's edition of Philosopher Insights, I share a new book from one of my favorite authors - Tal Ben-Shahar. 

In 'Happier - No Matter What' Tal Ben-Shahar has written a timely message, a book that is easy to read and full of ideas and strategies to help you be happier when times are tough.  It's a book about resilience and is packed with wisdom that teaches you how to stop chasing happiness and start to climb the SPIRE to better overall wellbeing.

It's a great book that I highly recommend. I have pulled out some of my favorite ideas that I hope can support you on your journey to a happier life.

In today's episode of Philosopher Insights,  I share my favorite insights from 'Peak Mind' by Amishi Jha. This is a really good book that addresses one of the major challenges that so many of us face today  - maintaining attention and focus.  

"Peak Mind reveals remarkably easy-to-adapt, flexible, 12-minute-per-day exercises to lift the mental fog, declutter the mind, and strengthen focus so that you can experience more of your life."

I hope you enjoy the insights I've shared, and encourage you to start putting the practical strategies she shares into practice in your life.

Enjoy!

This week we explore the wisdom of Thomas Erikson in his book 'Surrounded By Setbacks'.  

This book was a great read. Erikson speaks some harsh truths about the way we handle problems and that adversities can actually be a good thing. They are part of our life, and we must learn how to deal with them to be successful. He mixes his wisdom with real-life examples - it's a quick read and jam-packed with wisdom.

My favorite concept in the book was Laterville versus Winnerville - it seriously made me question where I am living today and I hope it does the same for you.

Enjoy!

In today's episode, Anthony Cheam shares a brilliant analogy showcasing how we can apply the update of computer systems to upgrading our own lives. At the core of human transformation and the basic principles of taking command of your life - what it really comes down to is “Self-Mastery!” These fundamental strategies and ideas are the core and precipitating factors in creating long-lasting transformation regardless of what area you are looking to improve on.

Anthony Cheam is a Life Coach, Personal Trainer, and Motivational Speaker. He started out as a Personal Trainer who was inspired to help those achieve optimal fitness. He understood how amazingly beneficial it is to be physically fit and wanted to share that with other people through his wisdom and experience.

You can watch this video on YouTube at:  https://youtu.be/M45HDbaW1DI

n this week's edition of the Philosopher Insights podcast, I share my favorite insights from 'The High 5 Habit' by Mel Robbins.  

I love Mel Robbins, and she follows up her first book - 'The 5 Second Rule' - with another life-changing resource in 'The High 5 Habit.'  This book is all about celebrating YOU and that is why I think this book is going to have a huge impact on so many lives.

It's a quick and easy read, filled with science-backed research and incredibly personal stories.  Mel Robbins is such an authentic writer and the 'High five habit' was discovered accidentally one day while standing in front of the bathroom mirror. 

Hope you enjoy my favorite insights from this book.

In 1972, Jim was moved to action by hearing Earl Nightingale on the radio. He made the decision to study psychology and become an expert in the self-improvement process while working as a government clerk for the Housing Authority.
He is currently a member of the Hall of Fame for Professional Speakers, and a recipient of the prestigious Golden Gavel Award (joining Earl Nightingale, Art Linkletter, Zig Ziglar, Tony Robbins, and many others),. He has produced numerous recorded programs and written 17 books. 

I featured this quote in my last podcast - Episode 21_Be Your Future Self Now - it ranks up near the top in terms of my favorite quote to repeat to myself throughout the day.  You cannot go wrong asking yourself this question.

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In this week's podcast, the renowned psychologist Dr. Benjamin Hardy explains how to see the person you want to be and then BE that person right now. This book focuses more on BEING your future self right now rather than trying to BECOME your future self later.  When you do this, your projected FUTURE instead of your past determines how you will act.

Who is the Future You?

That query can come off as cliché. But it's actually the solution to every problem you've ever had. It provides the solution to the action you'll take today. It provides the solution to both your motivation level and your self-esteem. It determines whether you'll eat junk food, spend hours on social media as a diversion, and what time you wake up in the morning.

I absolutely loved this book and would highly recommend it.  It includes some incredibly powerful exercises you can try today to begin being your Future Self now.

Enjoy!

In today's Philosopher Byte, Steve Harvey shares a short but inspiring message to encourage you to get started because the timing will never be right.  

He shares the story that helped him commit to his gift - telling jokes.  He took huge risks to go from flat broke to a multi-millionaire and it all happened as a result of him having the courage to JUMP!

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Thanks for listening.

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