The Hidden Why Podcast

Pamela Gold grew up on her family’s apple farm in upstate New York, graduated from Yale University, and then entered the business world in NYC where she was the point person on an IPO at the age of 24.

Leaving the workforce to start a family, she co-founded West Village Parents and went on to pursue her passion for fitness and wellness. It was through this pursuit that she discovered yoga, which connected her love of philosophy, science, psychology, and wellness and eventually led her to discover her life’s work - teaching inner peace.

That is this conversation we have a healthful chat about her work and her book Find More Strength: 5 Pillars to Unlock Unlimited Power and Happiness. Enjoy the value Pamela shares and increase the power and happiness in your life.

“A man wrapped up in himself makes a very small parcel.” John Ruskin

Most of us believe so strongly in our self-importance, including me, that we often become disillusioned by it. We can find ourselves thinking, saying and doing all that is not really necessary nor important as it comes to living a life with passion and purpose.

We try to create a sense of self-importance by validating our beliefs in behaviors through external recognition. This can pull us away from living with integrity and congruently with we value and our why.

We are important but perhaps not as important as we think. When we appreciate this we can start responding to life in an authentic manner. Humbly expressing ourselves more truly. We become more of positive value in others’ lives and in doing create more positive change in our own. This episode explores these thoughts. Enjoy!

This is a replay of an interview I did with Dana Lamon. We discuss skills on listening and speaking, how to find inspiration and motivation, finding passion, experimenting with life and why taking a chance on yourself is a good idea. 

You can view the full show notes here. 

Dana has been impacting the lives of people around the world for 25 years. He has delivered motivational talks around the world to a variety of audiences. His speaking skills have been recognized by Toastmasters International, from which he received the title of World Champion of Public Speaking in 1992.

Eric Barker is an interesting dude. Why? It’s because of his fascination and curiosity for learning and teaching others how to create and live an awesome life. He asks questions that relate to success that many of us don't. He seeks to find insight to the flip side of everything we’ve been told and everything most of us believe about what determines success.

He has been a guest on the podcast and in this episode, I share my reflection on his book - Barking Up the Wrong Tree.

Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to reform (or pause and reflect).” Mark Twain

Andon is a Japanese manufacturing term referring to a system to notify management, maintenance, and other workers of a quality or process problem.

It is a process that allows any worker at any time to press a button or use the pull cord to activate an alert that something is wrong. It was a means to improve productivity.

I think there is an important lesson as it relates to life. We often get so caught up in the business of life that we don't pause to reflect and reassess. We also go about dealing with our troubles without the courage to ask for help.Enjoy this thought!

Tim is the author of four books, including the New York Times bestseller Love Is the Killer App: How To Win Business & Influence Friends.

He is the former Yahoo Chief Solutions Officer and has consulted with industry leaders, governments and trade associations on sales processes, new media, leadership development and talent management. He’s a top-rated speaker, talked about author and entrepreneur.

His philosophy on business life is simple: Share your knowledge, network and compassion to multiply the value of everyone you interact with. In this episode we focus on those three things. You'll enjoy the value he brings!

“Today is a new day. Don't let your history interfere with your destiny! Let today be the day you stop being a victim of your circumstances and start taking action towards the life you want. You have the power and the time to shape your life. Break free from the poisonous victim mentality and embrace the truth of your greatness. You were not meant for a mundane or mediocre life!” Steve Maraboli

A Victim mentality is an acquired personality trait in which a person tends to recognize themselves as a victim of the negative actions of other people, events or circumstance and to behave as if this were the case. 

In this episode, I discuss victim mentality, what it means, why it exists and how to overcome it.

In this episode we go on a spiritual journey with Karan Bajaj, the author of The Yoga of Max's Discontent. We review the states of Dharma and Karma - bringing the East to the West. What it means to live towards your innate tendencies, striving to purify thoughts and actions and how through the law or Karma does every action have an equal and opposite reaction.

It's a replay episode but for those who haven't heard it there is some great value to be had. Even a second time around.

“There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you.” Maya Angelou

In this episode I discuss my thoughts on writing. Writing is just one format of self-expression and this is in my opinion critical to living with greater fulfilment and happiness. I share tips that have help me in my practice of writing that may also benefit you. If you are looking to start writing whether that is a book or blog I hope you can get some value from this show. Enjoy!

“What’s holding you back is the thought that something is holding you back.” Ralph Marston

If you wish to understand what’s holding you back. Holding you back from starting that project. Holding you back from finishing a project. Holding you back from achieving a goal, making a change, finding love, making some more money – holding you back from happiness.

Then ask yourself this questions, “What’s holding me back from…?”

We are often the limit to our progress. When you ask yourself this question you need to do the work to search for the answer. And there is one rule in answering this question - the answer cannot be reliant on external conditions. More money, more time, more (fill in the blank).

There is something we can all do to really make headway towards what we desire and will find the answer if really matters. Maybe we are already aware.