The Ultimate Life Map is now up for pre-order.
I’ve been working on this baby for some time now and am excited about getting it published.
What does it mean to live The Ultimate Life?
The answer to that question is an individual one. And so is your life! (more…)
By Dan Ariely & Jeff KreislerWritten by Leigh Martinuzzi
Dan Ariely is the Professor of Psychology and Behavioural Economics at the Duke University. He publishes his research in various publications and has written several best sellers including Payoff, Predictably Irrational and The Honest Truth About Dishonesty. In his latest book, Dollars and Sense, Dan explores reasons why our spending habits may be costing us more than we realise. (more…)
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by Manoush ZomorodiWritten by Leigh Martinuzzi
I am not sure after reading this book I am more brilliant or not. Perhaps that isn’t the purpose. It may be to open our eyes to how cluttered, busy and unnecessary our lives have become. In this book by Manoush Zomorodi, she takes the reader on a journey to unplug and disconnect from our digital lives. How to find greater productivity, creativity and original thought in boredom. It makes perfect sense although I am not sure I was entirely captivated. (more…)
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by Walter IsaacsonWritten by Leigh Martinuzzi
“While I thought that I was learning how to live, I have been learning how to die.” Leonardo da Vinci
Walter Isaacson is a Professor of History at Tulane University, Editor of Time magazine and CEO of the Aspen Institute. He is a highly acclaimed American author and journalist. Having written successful biographies of Steve Jobs, Benjamin Franklin, Albert Einstein and Henry Kissinger, Isaacson latest edition to this array of fantastic work is that of the life and career of Leonardo da Vinci. (more…)
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Written by Leigh Martinuzzi
Lewis Howes has a podcast that sits in the top 100 podcasts on iTunes. He is a lifestyle entrepreneur with a story that takes you on a journey from broken places to success. Lewis has a couple of New York Times best-selling books and a repertoire of celebrity endorsements. I don’t see eye to eye with everything he says and does, but I deeply respect the work he’s doing.
If you want to read his full story check out his About Page here. I do appreciate how Lewis openly shares many aspects of his past with his guests. As a child, he was sexually abused, he always felt left out growing up, and despite significant achievements in the sporting arena, it all came crashing down after an injury. He found himself broke with twenty dollars to his name sleeping on his sister’s couch. (more…)
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A book reflection by Leigh Martinuzzi
Allen Carr is a disciplined man, always has been. As a professional and successful accountant for many years, life was good. There was only one matter that caused him a great deal of pain and suffering – his addiction to nicotine. When he eventually quit smoking, with ease, he decided to go out and help others. He was driven to help cure the world’s smokers.
In Allen Carr’s Easy Way to Stop Smoking, he explains how he went from smoking 100 cigarettes a day to zero without suffering. For 30 years Allen was a chain-smoker. He couldn’t do anything without first lighting up. As nicotine addiction progresses, it takes over our lives until it eventually destroys our life. (more…)
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A book reflection by Leigh Martinuzzi
In this book, the author, Julian Baggini, explores ten types of supposed truth. The purpose of this writing, I guess, is to give us comfort in truth in a world that is polarised by so many conflicting untruths. It helps us understand what truth is, how and why it can be distorted or misleading, and how we may find truth within the truth.
Julian Baggini is a writer, best-selling author, and philosopher. He has written and co-authored several other books including Edge of Reason, The Ego Trick and What’s It All About. Like myself, Julian is passionate about the search for meaning in a life full of mystery and marvel – exploring small thoughts about big things and big thoughts about small things. (more…)
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by Candice ShelbyA book reflection by Leigh Martinuzzi
Addiction is real! I hate my addictions both current and past. I’ve suffered from a few for what seems like a lifetime. It is a significant part of the human condition. It has been argued to be a condition that influences many living species. In some way, shape or form, I would say that we are all prone and exposed to addiction at some stage in our life.
My interest in addiction is personal however from what I can tell; it’s common for all. Many make claims that addiction is a disease however as Candice Shelby in her book Addiction explains is an addiction is a phenomenon that is best solved on many different levels at once. (more…)
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Russell Brand is a famous comedian and actor but has another side that keeps me curious and intrigued. His book revolution put Brand on the map as a somewhat political activist.
In this book, he captivated me with his insightful perspectives and a desire to inspire more peace in the world. If you listen to the audiobook, which Russell himself narrates, you’ll appreciate the humour and joy he brings to exciting and sometimes very sombre topics current to the state of the modern age. (more…)
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Dr Stephen McKenzie is a professor of psychology and researcher of medicine and preventative health. Having published a few bestsellers including this one and another that he did in collaboration with Dr Craig Hassed called Mindfulness for Life he is somewhat attuned to the marvellous benefits that arise from developing one’s awareness through mindful practice.
He has dedicated 20 years to specialised research in the areas of anxiety, stress depression and substance abuse and believes that mindfulness, a tool available to everyone for free, is an excellent antidote for such conditions. (more…)
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