Pivot: The Only Move That Matters Is Your Next One by Jenny Blake

This is a practical guide to those of you who are looking to transition into a new career. Perhaps you are not currently motivated within your occupation.  You might feel that your skills and talents are being wasted. It might be that you just don’t feel you are living the life you truly desire.

For whatever number of reasons, the facts indicate that many of us, up to and over 80 percent of us, are dissatisfied with our work. It may not mean you dislike your workplace but simple the projects or tasks that occupy your time no longer carry any great significance or meaning to you. It might be that you are looking for more creative expression in your work or even that next challenge.

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On the other hand, you may find yourself deeply undertaking work that doesn’t connect with who you are at the core. It is on this path that you will find yourself constantly in some state of suffering in life. When the majority of our life is spent doing something that gives us not great fulfilment and freedom, life becomes less purposeful. This ultimately affects our state of being. And if our state of being is not great life becomes a little, or in many cases, a lot less great. (more…)

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The Essential Laws of Fearless Living: Find the Power to Never Feel Powerless Again By Guy Finley

“The limit of your present understanding is not the limit of your possibilities.”

The idea that we limit our ability to live into our full potential and to live this life without ever having accomplished all those dreams and desires we have scares me. It is a fear of mine to reach the end having this inner sense of regret. This is why I take purposeful action towards living my why and following the path which is my own journey. I believe it is on this path that greater freedom, fulfilment and happiness can not only be reached but are actually lived by following this path.

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Fear however does slow me. It slows many of us. While I am committed and to some levels fearless towards creating my own path in this life, one that is true to my Self, my self-limiting beliefs around what is possible can get in the way – often enough! As Guy eludes to in the above quote it’s my lacking of understanding and knowledge that truly slows me and therefore perhaps nothing else. (more…)

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The Quick and Easy Way to Effective Speaking by Dale Carnegie

What is your greatest fear?

Can I suggest that public speaking is up their in your top 10. To some this might sound strange yet even the most rehearsed speakers have some nerves before speaking. Public speaking is one of the most common fears among people. Why?

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Our fears are inbuilt and designed to protect us from self-harm. Fear brings upon us unpleasant emotions when we face danger, pain, or injury. Yet what is the worse thing that could happen when we speak in front of a crowd? (more…)

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The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho

“And, when you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it.”

The word alchemy comes from the Greek word Khemeia that means “art of transmuting metals.” This is apparently an ancient art that people have been trying to work on for millennia with little success. Particularly the attempt to turn common metals into gold. This book is an inspiring story of a Shepard boy, Santiago, on his journey of life and like alchemy awakens his essence and turns it to gold.

It has been a book on me to read list for some time and I am glad to have finally read it. Actually, it was one I was going to read but instead got an Audible copy to listen to. This book is a very suitable book to listen to in audio form as it tells a story. Non-fiction books and other educational books often are better in hard copy. It was also narrated by Jeremy Irons – a very suitable and enjoyable voice to listen to. You can 2 Free audio books when you trial Audible here today. 

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A More Beautiful Question: The Power of Inquiry to Spark Breakthrough Ideas By Warren Berger

A freaking inspiring read. As the tittle suggest this book has the power of inquiry to spark breakthrough ideas. I read it a halfway through and had ideas pouring out of my head. Too many in fact that I had to rest from the book. Questions are powerful and they have the power not only to generate great or greater business ideas and innovation but also the power to awaken your to life.

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The Hidden Why has been created to inspire people to ask those bigger quesitons. What is your why? What is your purpose? This is the question that got the ball rolling for me to start living the life that I desire, not the life that I thought I had to live. Warren has dedicated an entire chapter to asking questions about life. Thoughts that will inspire you to start challenging your beliefs on how life is meant to be lived. Thoughts that will give you permission to dream in greater possibilities.

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Ego Is the Enemy by Ryan Holiday 

“The ego is not master in its own house.” Sigmund Freud

Is ego the enemy? I am in two thoughts on this and love books like this that help me questions topics like that on the ego at a higher altitude. Ryan Holiday author of The Obstacle Is the Way and fantastic book that I have also reviewed at The Hidden Why has done it again. His writing is brilliant. The topic is relatable and message important to all.

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Ryan is a master of the writing and I understand that the process of writing mustn’t be an easy one even for someone that appears to do it so easily. His writing is without clutter and very purposeful. It is not highly technical making the process of reading smooth and messages shared more absorbable. In this book, Ryan speaks and shares reasons on why he believes ego is the enemy in three parts as it relates to our aspirations, successes and failures. (more…)

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The Urban Monk: Eastern Wisdom and Modern Hacks to Stop Time and Find Success, Happiness, and Peace By Pedram Shojai

The life we live today has changed dramatically to the life we lived 100 years ago. The truth of our existence now is overwhelm and rapid change. We are evolving at an increasing rate. Here inlays the battle, we are still human. The reality of this is the reason why we all need to pay more attention for if we don’t it will take away the beauty of what our existence is truly about.

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What is life? How are we meant to live this life? Why am I here? What’s it all for? Questions that I ask myself often but only because I have hacked my life and in doing so created space to allow time for reflection. Do you have the time for yourself or do you find life passing by quick as you speed from one task to the next? Chasing one rabbit and only in catching it chasing the next for what you thought it would bring didn’t eventuate. This book will give you some insight into how to avoid some of these traps of life and how to stay grounded.

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When Awareness Becomes Natural: A Guide to Cultivating Mindfulness in Everyday Life by Sayadaw U Tejaniya

The more I practice mindfulness the more clarity I gain around my life and what it all means. Books like this assist greatly in understanding my practice. We are all bound by our minds and bodies and how they interact not only interdependently but also with the external reality. Like sponges, our minds and bodies absorb almost everything we are exposed to and if we are without awareness I believe we can become to much of everything else and less of our true selves.

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There are both good and bad to what we can absorb yet regardless everything has the ultimate influence on how we behave and how we coexist. This coexistence is important with our outwardly relationships but even more paramount to the relationship with ourselves. Awareness not only allows us to better understand all this but also how we react, respond and allow it to direct our lives. If you desire happiness, which I think we all do, then awareness created through mindfulness practices is beneficial. (more…)

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Emergence: Seven Steps for Radical Life Change by Derek Rydall

The author of this book, Derek Rydall, spreads messages of inspiration that we can all benefit from. The premise for the thought is that all that we are and all that we wish to be is already within us. He claims that self-help is dead and to really emerge into your full potential and purpose you need to know, as Derek states, “that life doesn’t happen to you it happens through you.”

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He uses the analogy of the acorn that grows into the great Oak tree to define the Law of Emergence, a term he coined. Understanding that we have all risen from a seed and that, like an Oak that grows into something great, nothing needs to be added. All the the Oak is meant to become is already within.

He does suggest that personal development is an essential part of allowing our natural gifts and talents to flourish. Just as a tree will grow to its fullest potential when correctly cared for and nourished so will we.

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