The Hidden Why Podcast

Healthy pressure is good in life. Having discipline and routine raises our levels of effectiveness. The benefits are that we are better able to pursue our aspirations and dreams. However, if the plans that we create cause us unnecessary displeasure or dissatisfaction in the process is it really worth it?

This is the thought I explore in this episode of The Hidden Why podcast. Enjoy!

In this episode, we have a very stimulating conversation about happiness. It is more on understanding the "why" of happiness than the specific practices, however, I feel in understanding and reflecting on this conversation allows you to assemble your own take. In doing that you can find more purpose towards cultivating happiness in your pursuit.

With simple practices, you can hardwire more happiness, love, and wisdom into your brain and your life—Really!

Dr. Rick Hanson has spent decades gathering research, information, practices, and other resources to help people just like you turn everyday experiences into a powerful sense of lasting well-being.

He is a psychologist, Senior Fellow of the Greater Good Science Center at UC Berkeley, and New York Times best-selling author. His books are available in 26 languages and include Hardwiring Happiness, Buddha’s Brain, Just One Thing, and Mother Nurture.

“We numb vulnerability. We are the most in debt, obese, addicted and over medicated adult cohort in US history. The problem is that we cannot selectively numb emotion.” Brene Brown

 In this episode, I share my thoughts on why numbing emotions isn’t ideal. It has been inspired by a TED Talk I heard recently by Brene Brown. I wrote a short article about it here.

The thought is that by numbing our emotions we numb all emotions even the good ones like happiness. This can place us in a vicious cycle that is certainly no benefit for living this experience as fully as possible.

I share ideas as to how we can avoid numbing emotions. Strategies that have worked for me and in doing so found a greater balance with my emotions, greater control over them and more joy in life.

Let me know what you think by leaving your comments below.

"Health is the fundamental building block, an Ultimate Life Principle, to living a free, fulfilled and happy life."

In this episode, I chat with my mate Daniel Van Valuen about health. I love his desire and passion for continually exploring the 'why' and 'how' to optimising health in efforts to improve his overall longevity of life.

He is a compassionate dude and cares for the good health of others. He has been the catalyst to my personal and continuing improvement in health. Daniel has simplified the complexity of health and the vast array of information that is available that has helped me make better health choices in life. For that I am grateful.

This is a great conversation with a ton of value.

“This is the best reason to learn history: not in order to predict the future but to free yourself from the past and imagine alternative destinies. Of course, this is not total freedom – we cannot avoid being shaped by the past. But some freedom is better than none.”  

From the author of Sapiens, a freaking awesome book, comes this sequel, Homo Deus. As Yuval explains, this book is really a resource to allow us to imagine many possible futures and scenarios based on our present day conditioning rather than fixating on singular definite prophecy.

If you are fascinated about the future and where we are heading then like me, you'll love this book.

If you've woken up feeling a little low, feeling a little crappy, a little uninspired or lacking motivation here is what you should do to snap yourself out of it.

By doing this you will be amazed by how quickly your perspective and attitude shifts and this can only produce greater results in your day and your life. Enjoy this thought!

Steve Olsher is known as the world’s foremost reinvention expert. Famous for helping individuals and corporations become exceptionally clear on their WHAT – that is, the ONE thing they were created to do – his practical, no-holds-barred approach to life and business propels his clients towards achieving massive profitability while also cultivating a life of purpose, conviction, and contribution.

Steve is an entrepreneur and author of New York Times bestselling author of What Is Your WHAT? Discover The ONE Amazing Thing You Were Born To Do and Internet Prophets: The World’s Leading Experts Reveal How to Profit Online plus he hosts Reinvention Radio.

In this episode, I chat with Steve about finding our "what." If you are looking for more purpose and a life of meaning and not sure where to start this might be a good place to begin.

"Someone is sitting in the shade today because someone planted a tree a long time ago." Warren Buffett

In this episode, I explore my thoughts on why it is important for us all to monitor how we exchange our time and the value we get in return. Time is our most precious resource.

As selfish as I feel I am with my time I am also considerate of the time others give up for my benefit. It is not for me to judge how someone uses their time but it is up to me to appreciate the time that they give. Enjoy this thought.

In this interview, I chat with JB Glossinger, aka - The Morning Coach. Like you and I he is trying to work hard and make a difference in the world. Making many mistakes and have a share of failures along the way. His intentions have always been positive, but that doesn't always lead to positive outcomes. What's really drive him and gives him passion is helping others and doing so in a way without all the BS.

He's authentic, he's real, and in this conversation, he shares his inspiration, knowledge, and experiences to bring value to helping you on your breakthrough journey.

“Two Core Abilities for Thriving in the New Economy 1. The ability to quickly master hard things. 2. The ability to produce at an elite level, in terms of both quality and speed.” Cal Newport

In this episode, I reflect on and review Cal Newport's book Deep Work. Enjoy!