The Little Things: Why You Really Should Sweat the Small Stuff by Andy Andrews

“Perspective is the only thing that can dramatically change the results without changing any of the facts.” Andy Andrews

What a surprisingly great little read. Packed with such purposeful insight and perspectives. What is life but an accumulation of the little things. We hear it often enough but do we really consider the little things we do and how they have impact on not only our lives but all those around us?

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Andy Andrews is a New York Times reporter, speaker and author and is all about awakening and empowering the human spirit and mind to live more inspired lives. This book is a little dose of that.

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Essential: Essays by The Minimalistsby Ryan Nicodemus Joshua Fields Millburn

“It’s only after we’ve lost everything that we’re free to do anything.” Chuck Palahniuk

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Have you heard about the minimalist lifestyle? These guys live it, breathe it and share it. Having chased through the corporate life they found themselves less satisfied and began asking questions about what it’s all for. At least as far as I can tell. This book is not a coordinated journey of how to live a minimalist life but as the tittle suggestions a series of essays that they have written on living a minimalist life. Inspiration to take action towards a minimalist lifestyle of your own.

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Ask More: The Power of Questions to Open Doors, Uncover Solutions, and Spark Change by Frank Sesno 

The art and science of asking questions is the source of all knowledge. Thomas Berger

Frank Sesno is an award winning American journalist. As a former CNN correspondent, anchor and Washington bureau chief, and currently a Director at George Washington University, Frank has learnt the knack of asking powerful questions. In this book he shares his knowledge by grouping the types and styles of questions that one may ask into 11 succinct categories.

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Questions are enquiry that require answers and it is the insight of questions that bring the magic. It is thought by many, and I believe Frank agrees, that the human population in large part has lost the ability of asking well thought and structured questions. Perhaps we have stopped asking questions period.   (more…)

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You Are Your Full Potential - What Is It? Go Beyond This! We are our full potential. We are everything that we have become. We are an accumulation of our…

Start Right Where You Are: How Little Changes Can Make a Big Difference for Overwhelmed Procrastinators, Frustrated Overachievers, and Recovering Perfectionistsby Samantha Bennett

Samantha Bennett is very much a creative type. She is the founder of The Organised Artist Company that is aimed to assisting other creatives to get untuck so that they can progress forward towards their goals and dreams. As an artist she understands the challenges that people face and with a very creative approach successfully teaches others the keys to greater success.

I interviewed Sam in episode 266 on The Hidden Why Podcast – a very creative and inspiring chat.

As the title suggests Sam offers thoughts, ideas and practices that are small changes that make big differences. When it comes to living the life you desire it’s the accumulation of your daily habits and behaviours that bring the greatest gain. The benefits are not always readily noticed. Persistence and consistency are two very important factors contributing to one’s success.

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Giftology: The Art and Science of Using Gifts to Cut Through the Noise, Increase Referrals, and Strengthen Retentionby John Ruhlin

John Ruhlin, founder of the Ruhlin Group, in his book shares his secrets, strategies and insights into the power behind gift giving to increase referrals, and strengthen and retain your internal and external customers. Having had the opportunity to interview John on my podcast I was wowed by the simplicity yet how much impact gift giving can really have both in life and business.

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The book was easy and enjoyable to read. It has been written in a manner that communicates the benefits of implementing a gift giving strategy into your business with ideas to do so. It also answers questions and provides insights to overcome the barriers that are associated with bringing the power of gift alive in your business. He shares the dos and don’ts of gift giving. Highlighting the difference between a promotional item and defining a gift.

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The Overwhelmed Brain: Personal Growth for Critical Thinkers By Paul Colaianni

A great book on personal empowerment. I enjoyed this read. Paul Colaianni has vulnerably shared his personal story and the lessons he has learnt in the process. In sharing his experiences and insight Paul provides practical tips and advice on how we can empower ourselves to live in honour as to the life we desire. A life that is true to one’s Self.

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He talks on a variety of life topics important for us all in living this experience as fully as we are able. Topics include how to avoid self-sabotage to living congruently with your values. Ideas and insights on how to better understand the relationships in your life and how to remove yourself from any suffering they may cause. (more…)

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Payoff: The Hidden Logic That Shapes Our Motivations (TED Books) by Dan Ariely

If you are looking for insights behind human motivation you will benefit from reading this book. Dan Ariely addresses the topic beautifully. Whether you seek greater self-motivation or wish to improve the motivational influence you have on others at the work-place or in your personal life this book will help you “think more deeply about the effects of your approach.” 

Over the years partly in experience and partly in learning I have certainly become more motivated towards most areas of life. I feel that motivation to act has mostly come easily to me and perhaps it’s a by-product of my lack of patience. I just want things to happen quickly when I set my mind on something. I think just as quick as I act which on occasions can get me in trouble.

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Whatever the case I am highly motivated and many of the concepts and ideas Dan shares within this book I can relate. His research mostly revolves around the motivation aspects of the workplace however much of the findings relate specifically to the individual. These insights at some level relate to us all and may even give clues into how we can better live life.    (more…)

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Rich Dad Poor Dad: What The Rich Teach Their Kids About Money That the Poor and Middle Class Do Not! by Robert Kiyosaki

“The size of your success is measured by the strength of your desire; the size of your dream; and how you handle disappointment along the way.” Robert Kiyosaki

This is the #1 personal finance book of all time and after reading it I can understand why. It is finance 101. It is easy to read, basic to understand and for any novice out their looking to improve their financial situation, it certainly will change your perspective on money and how to manage it.

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Robert begins chapter one with this, and I quote, “The poor and the middle class work for money. The rich have money work for them.”

Most of us get educated and learn how to work for money. We essential exchange our time for money. Time for me is priceless, and the further I educate myself in order to change my way of living the more I appreciate my time. I dread the thought of giving my time away.

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How to Create a Healthy Reading Habit and Why

“The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.” Dr. Seuss

Reading has changed my life in more ways than one. It is reading that has allowed me to escape my previous existence into a world that is much more meaningful to me. It is a habit that I wish I got into earlier but never did.

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Some say if you read a book a week that over two years it is like completing a bachelors degree. I guess it must depend on the type or books you read. In my experience the learning and increased knowledge I have received by reading books has had great impact in my life. (more…)

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