The Hidden Why Podcast

Relationships

Today's featured guest is Ronald Frey.

The topic is "Relationships."

Let the show begin.

Guest Bio

Ronald J. Frey, PhD is a former acting chief psychologist for the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and a registered forensic and clinical psychologist. He is the coauthor of Feeling Better and co-director of the Institute for Interpersonal Psychotherapy with Cindy Stulberg. Ron lives in Quebec and you can visit him online at www.feelin gbetterthebook.com.

Here is an article I wrote back in 2014. It's a story of how one gets what they ask for in life.

Not sure why I titled it The Art of Receiving, however, I suppose it was more taking responsibility for what you receive and how you respond while being grateful at the same time.

It's an inspirational story about removing the shit from what we think about and wish for upon ourselves and asking for what we truly desire in life. No vision board b/s or imagining yourself as becoming a millionaire just being a little more positive towards how it is you want to be in life.

Listen or read here @ The Hidden Why.

The Positive Shift

In The Positive Shift: Mastering Mindset to Improve Happiness, Health, and Longevity, a book by Dr Catherine Sanderson. In my interview with Catherine, we discuss the science behind thought and how our mindset (or thought patterns) exerts a substantial influence on our psychological and physical health.

While our natural disposition is mostly determined by our biology, life experiences, conditioning and environment, regardless, with practice we can make minor tweaks in our mindset that will improve the quality and longevity of our life. Jumping from a collective perspective on happiness to the individual definition Catherine shares advice on how we can change our behaviours and thought processes to improve overall happiness. Enjoy!

Pale Blue Dot by Carl Sagan

Written by Leigh Martinuzzi

Pale Blue Dot: A Vision of the Human Future in Space was written by the late Carl Sagan, an American guy with many titles to his name, Astronomer, Cosmologist, Astrophysicist, Astrobiologist and Science publisher. Most known for popularising science and taking many on a journey into space and time. A futurist and explorer excited by the opportunities that exist for humankind beyond the pale blue dot that is Earth.

Written in 1994 and published later in 1996 this has become one of Sagan’s most popular pieces of work. While reading it I became fascinated by the story of human exploration and what is possible for the future of humankind. Carl makes an incredible, research-backed case about the role space will play in the future of mankind.

Enough

Today's featured guest is Paul Jarvis.

The topic is "Enough."

Let the show begin.

Guest Bio

Paul Jarvis is an entrepreneur and author of the new book, Company of One: Why Staying Small is the Next Big Thing for Business. He’s worked with professional athletes like Steve Nash and Shaquille O’Neal, corporate giants like Microsoft and Mercedes-Benz, and entrepreneurs with online empires like Danielle LaPorte and Marie Forleo.

An article I wrote about Prosperity.

How does one live a prosperous life? How do you define prosperity? What does it mean to you? Does anyone truly care?

Have a read and let me know your thoughts.

I think if prosperity is a measure of one's success in life it may be an important topic to think over. If not, you may just find yourself in pursuit of shit in life that doesn't make you feel any greater sense of joy.

Listen or read here @ The Hidden Why

Bluefishing

Today I bring you my interview with the man who created Bluefish, the internationally famous company that makes once in a lifetime events happen for the rich and famous reveals to the rest of us his trade secrets for making things happen.

Today Steve Sims’s day job is to make the impossible possible. With his help and expertise, his clients’ fantasies and wildest dreams come true. From getting married by the Pope in the Vatican, being serenaded by Elton John, or connecting with powerful business moguls like Elon Musk, the possibilities are endless.

In this conversation, Sims reveals how he went from bricklayer to living his dream lifestyle and how he can help others accomplishes their greatest feats, too. Find out what Bluefishing is all about as Sims shares his practical tips, techniques, and strategies to help others break down any obstacle and turn their dreams into reality.

Happy New Year

A quick quote and thought and then an update on what you can expect in the year 2019 here at The Hidden Why. Thank you all for your continued support.

“Be at war with your vices, at peace with your neighbours, and let every new year find you a better man.” Benjamin Franklin

This is not a practice savoured for New Year’s Day. New Year’s Day is the day to measure our progress. To reflect on the year that has been. To see how well we succeed in the battles with our vices and how truly peaceful we were with our family, friends and neighbours. How truly peaceful we are with ourselves. The goal is not to be better than everyone else, to compare our achievements with the world. The goal is to be a better person. To compare ourselves with who we were yesterday. To know how we feel.

To do this with some level of success we have to be mindful of our priorities in life. This will, I am sure, improve with age. Self-awareness grows in time. Focus on your health. Keep learning. Find ways to connect and enhance your relationships. Do those things that bring your happiness and purpose. Find ways to give back. When we are aware of where we are failing and where we are succeeding, we are better able to direct our energy, attention and efforts towards constant improvement. And then in another year, you can look back with pride.

The Success Principles

Written by Leigh Martinuzzi

Jack Canfield is most popular for his book Chicken Soup for The Soul that presents an array of comforting stories of how amazing people have moved through adversity, overcome challenges and risen up to go on and live their dreams. In The Success Principles Jack shares 64 timeless philosophies that many people both past and present use to live their own definition of success.

I read this book years ago after a recommendation by a mentor of mine. After reading it the first time it was clear that my mentor had read it several times as he not only lives by the principles but he no teaches them as well. Many in which I have picked up from him.

It was time I take another listen and recap on some of the key principles. It's also a chance to rewrite this review. Take a read or have a listen - enjoy this week's book reflection.

There Is Nothing Wrong With You!

By Leigh Martinuzzi

The world is in perfect order. Everyone else and everything else seems to be great. Then we look inwardly. “My life sucks!” We get that feeling of irrelevance. Our perspective becomes warped. We begin to believe there is truly something wrong with us.

I believe that is was Jordan Peterson who put it so beautifully in his book, 12 Rules For Life, “there is nothing wrong with you!” At least that is where I believe I received the inspiration to write this article.

Do you think there is something wrong with you, at times? I have certainly had these feelings. Perhaps on occasions I still do. However, it couldn’t be further from the truth. We are perfectly brilliant and flawed just as we are.

Please join me on my exploration as to why this is the case.