Today I share my interview with Kai Whiting – researcher and lecturer in sustainability and Stoicism based at the University of Lisbon, Portugal. His main interests are how to better account for resource use and the practical application of Stoic philosophy to the challenges of the 21st century. And what better place to start than with the challenges we all face in the current global crisis. (more…)
Today’s feature guest is Michael Arterberry.
The Topic is BE ENCOURAGED.
Let the show begin.
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Today’s featured guest is Rob Scott.
The topic is “Meaning.”
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A conversation with Piotr Stankiewicz and how modern Stoicism can guide a more purposeful life. Stoicism is considered a system of life which is bullet-proof, universal, viable and effective in every cosmic setting. In modern-day life we are faced with many challenges and certainly can get tangled up in all the is outside our control. Reformed Stoicism can help us enjoy and exercise our agency. In other words, it’s about the flow of making autonomous and right decisions, and about celebrating our ability to make them.
These are interesting times that too will pass and Piotr shares much value to help us now and beyond. Please enjoy! (more…)
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By Bernard Roth
This book flection is written and narrated by Leigh Martinuzzi
In this book, Bernard Roth discusses the power of design thinking to help you achieve goals you never thought possible. I for one believe a life without goals will be a purposeless life. Goals bring purpose to our lives. It gives us meaning and it raises our level of happiness. This book has a tonne of value to not only inspire us but also to assist us in better achieving our goals while navigating around the obstacles we will with no doubt face. (more…)
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Please enjoy my conversation with Massimo Pigliucci about his book How to Be a Stoic: Using Ancient Philosophy to Live a Modern Life. In it, we discuss the stigma’s that exist around Stoicism and why and leads our conversation towards understanding what Stoicism is all about while also investigating some of the fundamental principles that guide Stoics. It helps create a better understanding of why this philosophy can assist us in creating more meaningful lives. (more…)
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With Leigh Martinuzzi
This is a short mash-up of a few recent motivational rants shared live on my Facebook and Instagram channels.
In this series of short rants, I discuss The Happiness Equation. Inspired by a few books I’ve recently read and my thoughts on the pursuit of happiness.
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Unfu*k Yourself Please enjoy my original interview with Gary Bishop, I felt it was worth sharing again. Gary is the author of Unfu*k Yourself: Get Out of Your Head and…
Narrated by Leigh Martinuzzi
Everyone knows the feeling of being stuck every once in a while—whether you’re a writer piecing together a novel, or an artist stumped for inspiration. In fact, even if you love your job, it’s still possible (and completely normal) to hit a block. However, not everything is a sign that you should give up and throw in the towel. Sometimes, all you need is to take a step back and re-assess your current situation. More than anything, it’s an opportunity to come back even more focused and realigned.
If that sounds like you, here are five things you can do to get over a creative block.
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By Brian Tracy
This book flection is written and narrated by Leigh Martinuzzi
We all have the same 24 hours every day. It is up to us as to how we use this time. Much can be said about life. Time is a measuring stick of one event to the next. It often fascinates me as to why sometimes time passes slow and yet at other times it speeds up. Perhaps the speed at which time passes has a great deal to do with how purposefully we use it. In Master Your Time, Master Your Life, personal development author Brian Tracy shares a new approach to assist us in gaining greater control over our time so we can easily accomplish more and reach our goals sooner. Action speaks louder than words. (more…)
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