Life on Purpose by Victor J. Strecher

Written by Leigh Martinuzzi

Here is another book about how to find our purpose in life and to be honest it’s a freaking awesome one. Seriously, it is! I found a tonne of inspiration and value within these pages. Note merely another person with a wishy-washy message on purpose.

Life on Purpose: How Living for What Matters Most Changes Everything is a guide for anyone who is on the search for more purpose in life. Using philosophy, psychology, neuroscience, biology and other sciences, the author creates a clear to understand book to show its reader why having ‘purpose’ is essential for one’s wellbeing. He also reveals elements, practices and tools that will assist the reader on their journey.

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Atomic Habits

Written by Leigh Martinuzzi

James Clear in on a mission to assist others to make gradual, 1%, improvements, every day. His belief is that one does not rise to the level of their goals but rather falls to the level of their systems.

As a travelling photographer, professional weightlifter and now a respected expert on habit formation James says that many of us are more likely to admit defeat and succumb to self-blame when what they truly desire to achieve in life just isn’t happening. In my interview with James, he said it’s not you, it’s your systems. (more…)

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Akimbo with Seth Godin

Written by Leigh Martinuzzi 

Seth Godin is a bit of a genius in the marketing and entrepreneurial space. He even has his own Wikipedia page which, surprisingly enough, was a topic of conversation from season three, episode one – The Deletionists. He has primarily been involved in start-up businesses including his work for Yoyodyne, a very successful marketing company that helps companies promote their products and services in unique ways.

He is also a prolific blogger and author. According to his Wikipedia page, he has published 18 books, and let’s assume this is accurate. I’ve read a couple and have his latest one on the desk ready to read. His new book is This Is Marketing. As I said, he is a bit of a marketing genius. The first book I read of his was Purple Cow – a book that teaches businesses and entrepreneurs how to stand out from the crowd and how to gain attention in an unobtrusive manner. It’s well worth a read. (more…)

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12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos by Jordan Peterson

Written by Leigh Martinuzzi

This is a book that will inspire and even transform its readers both in the way they perceive humanity and even in how they think and act in the chaotic order of the world. That’s a bold claim but wait until you read on some of Petersons’ viewpoints.

Peterson’s words will encourage and empower those who are open to it, providing solid building blocks of character and may even assist in taking back what is fundamentally our human nature. Broad in opinion, tradition, and scientific research Peterson has attempted to formulate 12 rules to battle the confusion and disorder of modern day society.

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 The Order of Time by Carlo Rovelli

Written by Leigh Martinuzzi 

In this book, the author takes us on a journey into the exploration of time. Asking questions about time that physicists, scientists and philosophers alike continue to struggle to understand. Rovelli disrupts the assumptions and beliefs we have about time. Our lives revolve around the order of time however as revealed in this book, time is not as ordered as we may think it to be.

Do we exist in time or does time exist within us?

Born in Italy, Carlo Rovelli is involved in the philosophy of science and theoretical physics. He has written several books including Quantum Gravity, Anaximander and Seven Brief Lessons on Physics.

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Tuesdays with Morrie: An Old Man, a Young Man, and Life’s Greatest Lesson, 20th Anniversary Edition by Mitch Alborn

Written by Leigh Martinuzzi 

Slow down. Stop. Think.

What is life all about? What is the meaning of life? Does this truly matter?

Tuesday’s with Morrie is a collection of one dying man’s lessons on how to live a truly meaningful life.

In this book, Mitch Alborn shares his stores of the times he spent with an old college professor, Morrie Swartz, every Tuesday on this man’s final moments in life. Morrie’s gift to the world, lasting and timeless lessons on how to live. A book that I feel we could all benefit from reading now and again.

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Insight Hour Podcast with Joseph Goldstein

Written by Leigh Martinuzzi 

Whether you are new to Buddhism, love it or just curious to explore religion from a modern holistic perspective than this podcast with Joseph Goldstein is sure to please. Personally, I didn’t have any idea who Joseph was until I started hearing many other podcasters and mentors refer to him, particularly in reference to mindfulness and meditation practices. That’s when I found this podcast which I do thoroughly enjoy.

Don’t expect a hyped up delve into the world of Buddhism. Expect down to earth, humble teachings from a man who shares many wonderful personal stories and experiences combined with his knowledge and wisdom of the enlightened path of Buddha. Remarkably insightful, calm and inspirational these are essential teachings that can be applied to real life situations regardless of your preconditioned beliefs.

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My Top Recommended Reads of 2018

Here are the five top recommended read so far of 2018. Actually, I snuck in an extra one. It’s bloody difficult selecting because there have been many great reads.

You can review all my book reviews following the links below.

Apologies if you were expecting a new recording, I got a bit slack with this one. However, you can listen to the podcast recording of the books that interest you below.  (more…)

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The Minimalist Mindset by Danny Dover

Written by Leigh Martinuzzi 

Danny Dover is one of many modern-day pioneers of minimalism. After finding himself living a meaningless life, in and out of depression, sick and tired of seeing others living fascinating lives, he knew something had to change. He created his life-list – also commonly referred to as a bucket list. He wrote a list of 150 life goals and then got a deadline for completion tattooed on his butt – May the 25th 2010.

Dover is the founder of Life Listed and author of The Minimalist Mindset. He has also been a featured guest on The Hidden Why Podcast (here). In this book, Dover shares his journey out of depression and into a life of purpose. (more…)

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Lost Connections by Johann Hari

Written by Leigh Martinuzzi 

Johann Hari is a British writer and journalist. Having published a New York Times Best-seller, Chasing the Scream he now brings us Lost Connections, a book about the real causes of anxiety and depression.

In this very personable story, Johann shares his journey through depression and beyond. One that leads him to travel across the globe interviewing experts in the fields of anxiety and depression. What’s left is a book that highlights 9 causes and several remedies for healing a population with an evidently increasing problem. (more…)

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