Read more about the article 123: Book Reflections| On The Verge: Wake Up, Show Up, and Shine by Cara Bradley
123: Book Reflections| On The Verge: Wake Up, Show Up, and Shine by Cara Bradley

123: Book Reflections| On The Verge: Wake Up, Show Up, and Shine by Cara Bradley

On The Verge: Wake Up, Show Up, and Shine by Cara Bradley

Today I review a book on what it means to live life on the verge. The verge is a place, as Cara describes, where two rivers join. It is here where life flourishes greatly. In life this place called the verge exists by living in the now.

By waking up to each moment will allow you to appreciate life more deeply and calmly. It is also that by becoming more attuned in the present that you and all your brilliance flourishes.

If you with to seek some new perspective as well as insights and techniques on how to tap into you personal power then this is a great read.

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Read more about the article 122: Leigh Martinuzzi| 3 Minute Thought: Beliefs vs. Behaviours
122: Leigh Martinuzzi| 3 Minute Thought: Beliefs vs. Behaviours

122: Leigh Martinuzzi| 3 Minute Thought: Beliefs vs. Behaviours

"I don't know enough to worry, so don't worry." Jeffrey Slayter   In this episode I discuss why the differences between beliefs and behaviours and why beliefs don't always need…

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Read more about the article 121: John Chapman | Famous Adventurer On How to Live a Life Following Your Passions
121: John Chapman | Famous Adventurer On How to Live a Life Following Your Passions

121: John Chapman | Famous Adventurer On How to Live a Life Following Your Passions

Summary

John Chapman is a serious adventurer and has become a well-known name in the Australian bush-walking scene and as a world explorer. His passion began as a student when him and some buddies decided to do some walking – from there the passion grew. He created a keen interest in climbing and has climbed some of the greatest peaks around Australia and across the globe.

His serious experience navigating the bush and tracks around the globe lead him to writing articles for various magazines and publication and then onto writing books. He held various jobs throughout his adventures to fund his trips and feed this style of lifestyle. He know writes guide books that while don’t pay very well certainly allow him to take longer trips away to fulfil his passion.

In this episode we chat all about hiking, climbing and simply following your passion. If you want to enjoy what you do then you may need to make some compromises in life.

Passion filled and very enjoyable, I hope you felt the same. Until next time peace, passion and purpose.

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Read more about the article 120: Leigh Martinuzzi| Your Guide To When Saying Yes & No Is Appropriate
120: Leigh Martinuzzi| Your Guide To When Saying Yes & No Is Appropriate

120: Leigh Martinuzzi| Your Guide To When Saying Yes & No Is Appropriate

Your Guide To When Saying Yes & No Is Appropriate In this episode I share my thoughts on when it is appropriate to say yes and when to say no.…

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Read more about the article 119: Jason Wrobel | Celebrity Chef, Author, Speaker & Entertainer, & Passionate Vegan
119: Jason Wrobel | Celebrity Chef, Author, Speaker & Entertainer, & Passionate Vegan

119: Jason Wrobel | Celebrity Chef, Author, Speaker & Entertainer, & Passionate Vegan

Summary

Jason Wrobel is a world-renowned leader in organic raw vegan cuisine, culinary education and epicurean entertainment.  With a focus on radical simplicity and artful presentation, he imbues his ecstatic raw food creations with the energy of fresh, local, organic produce and the healing properties of raw superfoods.

“My goal as a culinary artist is to use organic raw and living foods as a catalyst to heal our bodies and increase our longevity,” said Wrobel.

He does this by using food, music and entertainment to inspire people’s creativity, tantalize their imaginations and turn them on to how fun, easy and incredibly tasty healthy organic cuisine can be. His dishes have become hands-down favorites among celebrity clients who consistently rave about his healthy, innovative and delicious plant-based creations.

In this episode we discuss his passion as he inspires and shares the wonderful world of food and all its benefits. It is not all Vegan yet more a multi-dimensional approach to both food and health. Discussing the ins and outs of certain types of foods and specific benefits and the overall reason for adopting such a way of life. He is both knowledgeable and thorough on this topic.

I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did and until next time, can’t wait to hear from you, peace, passion and purpose.

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Read more about the article 118: Book Reflections| Escape from Dark Places by Ambra Watkins
118: Book Reflections| Escape from Dark Places by Ambra Watkins

118: Book Reflections| Escape from Dark Places by Ambra Watkins

Escape from Dark Places: Guideposts to Hope in an Age of Anxiety & Depression by Ambra Watkins

We have no Great War. No Great Depression. Our Great War’s a spiritual war… our Great Depression is our lives. Chuck Palahniuk

 

This is a remarkable and fascinating read. It is fresh perspective on how we can help others heal and overcome anxiety and depression – Escape From Dark Places. Ambra shares her personal experience as she had to learn how to help heal her son who visited a very dark place. Not surprisingly – he is not alone.

It is said that one in four young adults suffer from a mental illness that is diagnosable. The other stats she discovers are also alarming. She realises that even with all the variety of therapies that exist, there still seems a lacking improvement among all people as it relates to anxiety and depression. Why? That is the journey she takes us on within the pages of this book.

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Read more about the article 117: Leigh Martinuzzi| 3 Minute Thought: Why Dependancy is as Important as Independancy
117: Leigh Martinuzzi| 3 Minute Thought: Why Dependancy is as Important as Independancy

117: Leigh Martinuzzi| 3 Minute Thought: Why Dependancy is as Important as Independancy

The best partnerships aren't dependent on a mere common goal but on a shared path of equality, desire, and no small amount of passion. Sarah MacLean We need to move…

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Read more about the article 116: Travis Macy | Pro-Athlete Discussing The 8 Principles To Having An Ultra Mindset
116: Travis Macy | Pro-Athlete Discussing The 8 Principles To Having An Ultra Mindset

116: Travis Macy | Pro-Athlete Discussing The 8 Principles To Having An Ultra Mindset

Summary

“The way we spend our days is the way we spend our lives.”

 

Finisher of over 120 ultra endurance events in 17 countries, Travis Macy is a speaker, author, coach, and professional endurance athlete. He is the author of The Ultra Mindset: An Endurance Champion’s 8 Core Principles for Success in Business, Sports, and Life.

He holds the record for Leadman, an epic endurance event consisting of a trail running marathon, 50-mile mountain bike race, Leadville 100 Mountain Bike Race, 10k road run, and Leadville 100 Run, all above 10,200′ in the Rocky Mountains.

In this episode we discuss what it takes to become an endurance athlete and indeed how these same principles can be applied to all our lives to maximise our success. We discuss his book, Ultra Mindset, principles for daily life such as how to embrace fear, rewrite stories we tell ourselves, and master the art of seeking help, among others.

Travis enjoys helping people make the most of life and is happy to share all in this interview. Enjoy and as always, peace, passion and purpose.

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Read more about the article 115: Leigh Martinuzzi|  Why Disciplines Matter, A Key To Accomplishing Your Goals
115: Leigh Martinuzzi| Why Disciplines Matter, A Key To Accomplishing Your Goals

115: Leigh Martinuzzi| Why Disciplines Matter, A Key To Accomplishing Your Goals

"Discipline is the bridge between goals and accomplishment." Jim Rohn Being disciplined in life matters if you want to live a life of your own design. If you don't love…

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Read more about the article 114: Jeff McManus | Director or Landscape Services, Speaker, Leading Change, Culutre Shift, & Growth
114: Jeff McManus | Director or Landscape Services, Speaker, Leading Change, Culutre Shift, & Growth

114: Jeff McManus | Director or Landscape Services, Speaker, Leading Change, Culutre Shift, & Growth

Summary

“You can get everything in life you want if you will just help enough other people to get what they want.” by Zig Ziglar

 

Jeff McManus grows things. As the Director of Landscape Services at the University of Mississippi, he grows plants…he grows people…
he grows ideas. Jeff is a problem-solver, understanding that doing more with less is a 21st century mandate.

In Jeff’s primary line of work he realized that growing the people were critical to growing the plants. Understanding that all humans either strive for or have within them the innate elements of Greatness, Resiliency, Opportunity and Wisdom, Jeff developed his GROW-theory into an impactful management and professional development leadership program for his staff.

In this episode we discuss how to promote and grow others and develop a strong culture through great leadership. Many of the takeouts in this episode can be transferred to each of our lives individually to develop and create a life with greater passion and purpose.

His message rings true for any industry leader or manager looking to grow a high-performance and dedicated workforce. I hope you enjoy this interview as much as I did and would love to receive your feedback. Until next time, peace, passion and purpose.

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