How to Think Like a Roman Emperor

By Donald Roberston

This book flection is written and narrated by Leigh Martinuzzi 

Donald Robertson has done a remarkable job assembling this book of stoic wisdom and principles by sharing the journey and life of one great historic leader Marcus Aurelius. Captivating and educational! A brilliant introduction to the life of Marcus Aurelius – Roman Emperor and Stoic philosopher, and an outstanding combination of modern psychology and stoic philosophy.   (more…)

The Hidden Why Podcast

Written and narrated by Leigh Martinuzzi 

Please enjoy my podcast review this month of The Hidden Why Podcast. Kind of strange to be reviewing my own podcast however I thought I might share some insight into why and how it began the journey here and where to next. I outline the purpose and what I hope to achieve and even discuss how I came up with the name and design. I hope you enjoy.  (more…)

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The 4-Hour Workweek

Written and narrated by Leigh Martinuzzi

Who doesn’t want to work less, live anywhere and escape the monotonous nine to five?

The book title caught my attention and after reading the first few chapters it was hard to stop. Tim’s thoughts, ideas and inspiration capture the imagination while taping into our dreams. What is truly important in life? What matters to you? And how do you want to truly live your life? Ferriss’s words draw out answers to questions like these as a mosquito draws out blood. (more…)

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The Miracle Morning for Real Estate Agents

By Hal Elrod, Michael J Maher, Michael Reese, and Jay Kinder

Written and narrated by Leigh Martinuzzi

After a traumatic accident and said to have been critically dead for several minutes Hal Elrod went on to become an ultra-marathon runner, business achiever, author and international motivational speaker. He is the author of what many describe as a life-changing book, The Miracle Morning: The Not-So-Obvious Secret Guaranteed to Transform Your Life that went on to become a New York Times best-seller and one of Amazon’s most reviewed books. (more…)

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Mindset by Carol S. Dweck

Written and narrated by Leigh Martinuzzi

Carol Dweck is the professor of psychology at Stanford University and renowned for her research and work along the lines of personality, development, motivation and mindset. In this book Mindset: The New Psychology of Success Dweck highlights her research and theories on intelligence and the power of mindset. With the idea that individuals have either a growth or fixed mindset, Dweck inspires readers how and why with the right mindset we can transform our lives and how we can move from a fixed to a growth mindset. (more…)

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Purple Cow by Seth Godin

Written and narrated by Leigh Martinuzzi (originally published 23.7.2013)

A Seth Godin original.

Seth Godin is a clear, concise, communicator and marketer extraordinaire. A dot com entrepreneur that has claimed his position as a leader in communication and marketing. A person of influence in the business and entrepreneurial circles. He has created success by making his business and himself visible and being a Purple Cow. That is exactly what he hopes to inspire and encourage others to do one of his all-time best-sellers, Purple Cow. (more…)

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Master Your Mind by Roger Seip and Robb Zbierski

Written and narrated by Leigh Martinuzzi

In a world full of distractions, a society obsessed with goal achievement and culture that froths on the notion of hustle it sometimes seems like a constant uphill battle. Personally, I sometimes feel like I am all, go, go, go, and yet getting nowhere. (more…)

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Jocko Podcast

Written and narrated by Leigh Martinuzzi 

Jocko Willink is a retired United States Navy SEAL who co-founded Echelon Front, a management consulting firm providing coaching and training to organisations and teams on all thing’s leadership. He is also a co-author of Extreme Leadership and The Dichotomy of Leadership, with fellow SEAL mate Leif Babin and now podcast host. (more…)

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The War of Art by Steven Pressfield

Written and narrated by Leigh Martinuzzi (First published 28.07.2014)

“To labor in the arts for any reason other than love is prostitution.” Steven Pressfield.

Are you a writer, painter, musician, politician, a person with some deep inner desire to travel a path that you currently are not? Have you ever started something and caved? Have you been meaning to start a creative project but just haven’t quite got to it yet? If that sounds like you then this book just may be for you. (more…)

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The Once and Future Worker by Oren Cass

Written and narrated by Leigh Martinuzzi

Oren Cass is a senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute for Policy Research. In this book, Cass tackles the tough challenge global economies are facing with regards to the future of productivity, growth, human interest and well-being. As wages have become stagnant for over a generation and although we are told employment has increased the labour market is more heavily made up of casual and part-time workers who face an increasing level of uncertainty, job-insecurity and dissatisfaction. According to Cass this is causing an increasing reliance of welfare programs as life expectancy falls, drug abuse and obesity increases and families who provide the backbone and stability to well-functioning communicates and society as a whole are falling apart. An important reason for Cass’s work. What is the state of the future worker? (more…)

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