Read more about the article 018: Book Reflections | The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom by Don Miguel Ruiz

018: Book Reflections | The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom by Don Miguel Ruiz

The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom by Don Miguel Ruiz

“I want you to forget everything you have learned in your whole life. This is the beginning of a new understanding, a new dream.”

 

This little book is insightful and full of Toltec wisdom. In my understanding Toltec stems from Native American culture and really prescribes techniques used to prevent the disintegration of the self and in doing so changing our perspectives and perception in life.

So right or wrong the four agreements that Don shares in this book are simply that, ways to change our perceptions to allow us to hold strength in one-self and in doing so harnessing more free and happy lives.

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Read more about the article 013: Book Reflections: Bird-by-Bird: Some Instructions on Writing and Life by Anne Lamott

013: Book Reflections: Bird-by-Bird: Some Instructions on Writing and Life by Anne Lamott

Bird-by-Bird: Some Instructions on Writing and Life by Anne Lamott

This is a great book sharing insights into a life of a writer and this life of Anne Lamott. Who is she? Well it doesn’t really matter does it? Who am I? This also doesn’t matter and is not the reason I write. A writer writes to feel more, to release more, to better understand life and themselves and to really tell a story.

Starting out in our careers and our mission to success it all seems to be around chasing money and material possessions, which is fine and not a bad place to start but what does it all mean?

I started here and many of the people I speak with and interview have also started out with this intention yet along the journey the meaning and purpose behind having material possessions becomes blurred and you discover a greater truth to life. To be happy, live with purpose, and to do what you enjoy. (more…)

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Read more about the article 009: Book Reflections: Crush It! Why NOW Is the Time to Cash In on Your Passion

009: Book Reflections: Crush It! Why NOW Is the Time to Cash In on Your Passion

Crush It!: Why NOW Is the Time to Cash In on Your Passion by Gary Vaynerchuk

So what is holding you back from living a life following your passions?

Is it fear, the unknown, where to begin, the troll voice that comes in your head and tells you that you cannot.

How will you ever make a living out of your passions?

Sometimes we look at others and simply tell ourselves that its ok for them but I could never achieve what they do. My passion and ideas could never make money or let alone a career out of them. Just read this book!

In this book Gary explains why now is the time to cash in on your passion and even shows you how you can do it. Its quick easy to read guide that illustrates how he revolutionised the wine industry and took his family business from $4 million to $60 million in five years using his video blog and Wine Library TV. (more…)

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Read more about the article Book Reflections| The Art of Learning: An Inner Journey to Optimal Performance by Josh Waitzkin

Book Reflections| The Art of Learning: An Inner Journey to Optimal Performance by Josh Waitzkin

The Art of Learning: An Inner Journey to Optimal Performance by Josh Waitzkin

Josh shares his journey of victory in various fields throughout his life that lead him to write this book. From world champion chess guru to becoming a world champ in Tai Chi Chuan he has truly mastered the art of learning.

Its not necessary to say that he is the best in these fields alone but more so that he has become the best in understanding the art of learning. He has adopted a principled approach to learning that has allowed him to separate success from failure.

The art of learning!

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Read more about the article Book Reflections | We Learn Nothing: Essays by Tim Kreider

Book Reflections | We Learn Nothing: Essays by Tim Kreider

We Learn Nothing: Essays by Tim Kreider

 

I was reflecting on some new years resolutions from 10 years ago. There were goals and resolutions that never happened, never eventuated. Some did.

Actually my mum decided one day to pull them out and show me how she had collected a few years of my resolutions and that each year the same things came up again and again. Embarrassing mother story, nah, mothers are good at caring.

I still have things on my list that I carry around with me today. When will I ever learn?

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Read more about the article Book Reflections | Live It!: Achieve Success by Living with Purpose by Jairek Robbins

Book Reflections | Live It!: Achieve Success by Living with Purpose by Jairek Robbins

Live It!: Achieve Success by Living with Purpose by Jairek Robbins 

The more I read the more I learn. The more I learn the better I become. As I evolve, my dreams and my desires grow, too.

Sometimes I wonder where it is I will end up yet I know that if I remain clear with my visions and continue to take action amazing things will happen.

Jairek Robbins has written an easy to follow guide on how to fill in the gaps in your life. Helping you how to get from where you are now in life to where you truly want to end up.

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Read more about the article Book Reflections | The Happiness Project – by Gretchen Rubin

Book Reflections | The Happiness Project – by Gretchen Rubin

The Happiness Project – by Gretchen Rubin

Happiness is something that we all chase and often we get stuck in a grove chasing the wrong things that we believe will lead us to a greater level of happiness.

I keep striving forward, always running, yet looking back sometimes I wonder if perhaps I could have been happier in past moments. My mother keeps telling me not to miss out on all that I have by working too hard.

Perhaps I need to soak up more of the present. Enjoy more of what I have and make fun out of all the simpler things that are available to me everyday, available to me right now.

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Read more about the article Book Reflections | Procrastination- Why You Do It, What to Do About It NOW by Jane B Burka

Book Reflections | Procrastination- Why You Do It, What to Do About It NOW by Jane B Burka

Procrastination- Why You Do It, What to Do About It NOW by Jane B Burka, PhD & Lenora M. Yuen, PhD

Do you put things off until tomorrow only to get there and then decide to put it off again? Are you one that avoids doing certain things even though you know perhaps you should be doing them?

If it sounds like you then that’s cool, many of us, actually I would say all of us to some extent procrastinate. This may be comforting to know but what is more exciting is that there are ways to overcome procrastination.

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Read more about the article Book Reflections | The Power of No- by James & Claudia Altucher

Book Reflections | The Power of No- by James & Claudia Altucher

The Power of No: Because One Little Word Can Bring Health, Abundance, and Happiness by James Altucher & Claudia Altucher

Because one little Word can Bring Health, Abundance and Happiness

James and Claudia have written this great and easy to read little book on how the power of using NO can have dramatic affect on your life and bring with it greater health, abundance and happiness.

It certainly has made me reflect on my own situation and how by using the word ‘No’ more in my life may give me great fulfilment and satisfaction.

I believe that the power in saying yes is just as important however as they elude in their book is that when you truly unleash the power to say ‘no’, your ‘yes’ will be much more powerful and meaningful and one that opens countless opportunities.

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Read more about the article Book Reflections | The Obstacle is The Way: The Timeless Art of Turning Trials into Triumph By Ryan Holiday

Book Reflections | The Obstacle is The Way: The Timeless Art of Turning Trials into Triumph By Ryan Holiday

 The Obstacle is The Way: The Timeless Art of Turning Trials into Triumph  by Ryan Holiday

So often in my life have I been faced with challenges and struggles and things that have just taken everything out of me. At times I have felt defeated and almost come to a point of giving up. For some things I have felt I have given up.

Yet I am still here and still moving forward. I am still on a path searching for what it is I am here for. Looking for fulfilment in life, living life with passion. How to be free, happy and give back.

This book is for those times you are feeling on the edge of giving in. For times you have fallen and are struggling to get up. At times the road we journey seems changed forever, at times it just seems outright blocked. (more…)

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