The ABCs of Purposeful Living

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"Integrity"...there's a buzzword we all know very well. Few words capture the program notes of leaders and the mission statement boards of organizations more than Integrity. However, do we really understand what Integrity is? What does it mean to be "in Integrity"? Why is Integrity important? What role does it play in your personal and professional success? What do you do in situations where there are competing values and where you don't know which decision is right or wrong?

Join Andrew Bryant and I as we explore the concepts of Self-Leadership, Humility, Bias, Growth, Values, etc and how they all fit together into the word "Integrity." Who knows what you'll walk away with?

So....here comes the long overdue podcast! When I sat down to record this, I had originally thought of taking some time to reflect on the year gone by and to share some news and and lessons from it, as well as thoughts and goals for 2023. This video ended up being all that, plus a whole lot more--including thoughts on balding, co-dependent coaching relationships, health fads, the pressures of unrealistic ideals, how to have difficult conversations with your loved ones, etc. Give it a listen and let me know your thoughts!

Happiness...what does this word mean? What is it about the concept of happiness that makes us want to devote our whole life to finding it? And, if it is so important, why do so few people feel genuinely happy? Today on the podcast, I interview a good friend of mine--Mel Leow. Join us as we talk through his latest book--Engage--and find out how we can redefine and rediscover happiness for ourselves.

You can watch this podcast in video format here: https://youtu.be/pZr69ikgvqg

For more information about Mel, you can:

- Visit his website here: www.catalystcoach.live

- Watch a video here: https://youtu.be/b6Cma2mtJtI

PS: We had some internet issues from the 18 minute mark to the 20 minute mark. Apologies in advance for that.

Why is that, every time the new year rolls around, we feel that things should become new all over again? What is it that makes want to have a new start and to become a new person? Why do we feel that the new year should be different from the previous one? And then what is it that causes us to fall back into our old patterns and issues all over again? In this podcast, I talk you through the science of growth and of making last progress. I hope you enjoy it!

PS: If you'd like to chat with me about your goals and plans for the year ahead, you can sign up for FREE a call here: http://bit.ly/thirumur2021

Welcome back to the ABCs of Purposeful Living Podcast! It's been a while, hasn't it? Ever wondered why the long break? Join me as I break down the last year and as I reflect on the things that happened in my life through the most incredible and unprecedented year in recent memory. 2020 was a year unlike any other, and yet it was a pretty amazing year overall. Hope you enjoy it! You can watch the live video of this on YouTube here:

https://youtu.be/t57PF0Svc48

Studies have shown that there are two types of regret: action regret and inaction regret. While action regrets are most prevalent in the short term, inaction regrets increase exponentially as the years go on. So much so, that the most common deathbed statement is this: "If I only had." How can we avoid this becoming our final words? How can we face our fears, take calculative risks, and turn challenges into our good? In this exclusive recording of a webinar for students of the Catalyst Apprentice Program in Nigeria, Kenya, and Zimbabwe (Done in April 2019), I discuss just that.

Life, at a fundamental level, involves suffering. That's a simple reality of life. However, suffering produces value when properly faced down and grown through. Yet a majority of people build up a life lie for themselves that blames their sufferings on others and makes them a victim of their circumstances. As comforting and as simplifying as that lie may be, accepting it sabotages one's success and brings their lives down into chaos and confusion. Hence, the importance of this episode our world today.