261 – Nicky Billou – 13 Key Principles to Think Like and Be a Champion
Today David is excited to be interviewing this amazing guest Nicky Billou. Nicky, is an author, businessman, coach, and father of two boys living in Toronto. He has worked with some of the world’s most celebrated champions, including Olympic Gold Medalists Mark McKoy and Donovan Bailey, as well as ultra-distance Guinness World Record Holder Theresa Dugwell, and champions in business and personal development; including top CEOs and real estate agents. An ex-corporate executive, he has become THE trusted adviser to entrepreneurs and CEOs for their personal health and high performance. On Today’s show Nicky will share: The importance of teaching values and higher standards. Kids need a push, give them a reason to do more. How he came up with the 13 principles, and what they are. Why it’s important to move everyday. How to think like a CHAMPION Why to put yourself first and INVEST in your HEALTH. Nicky’s great energy will inspire you to move today, get healthier, fit and become a champion. Useful links: http://youtu.be/6T2-lMwVOhc Twitter @NickyBillou www.theceohealthcoach.com www.finishlinethinking.com – Learn How to Think and Win Like a ChampionTM www.thereelmckoy.com (Nicky’s dear friend and collaborator Olympic Gold Medalist Mark McKoy’s site) Cathy Capitalist & Johnny Jobmaker: The Video Game Company: Teaching Your Kids About free Enterprise, Dreaming Big, and Going For It! Songs from today: Justin...
260 – 600 Seconds – 6 Questions That Will Change Your Life
In todays show David shares some good old Aussie humor, some little know FUN facts and of course explores six questions that could very well change the direction of your life. Enjoy the Show! 6 Powerful Questions that will Change Your Life Adam Hills – Australian Accents Fun Facts Money notes are not made from paper, they are made mostly from a special blend of cotton and linen. In 1932, when a shortage of cash occurred in Tenino, Washington, USA, notes were made out of wood for a brief period. The Grammy Awards were introduced to counter the threat of rock music. In the late 1950s, a group of record executives were alarmed by the explosive success of rock ‘n roll, considering it a threat to “quality” music. Tea is said to have been discovered in 2737 BC by a Chinese emperor when some tea leaves accidentally blew into a pot of boiling water. The tea bag was introduced in 1908 by Thomas Sullivan of New York. Over the last 150 years the average height of people in industrialised nations has increased 10 cm (about 4 inches). In the 19th century, American men were the tallest in the world, averaging 1,71m (5’6″). Today, the average height for American men is 1,75m (5’7″), compared to 1,77 (5’8″) for Swedes, and 1,78 (5’8.5″) for the Dutch. The tallest nation in the world is the Watusis of Burundi. In 1955 the richest woman in the world was Mrs Hetty Green Wilks, who left an estate of $95 million in a will that was found in a tin box with four pieces of soap. Queen Elizabeth of Britain and Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands count under the 10 wealthiest women in the world. Todays Songs Too Little Too Late – Bare Naked Ladies If I had $1,000,000 – Bare Naked Ladies Hold On – Alabama Shakes Hang Loose – Alabama...
259 – A Practice In Happiness – Daily Practices & A Beginner Meditation for Focus and Achieving Your Goals and Dreams
Welcome to the first show of the New Year! David has invited Jen on the show to facilitate one of the 5 proven practices of happiness. Use this 15 minute practice of mental focus and meditation to be sure 2014 is Kickass. What you will learn on todays show: How to use the creative power of your mind to manifest your New Years Resolution How a 15 minute daily practice can tap into the infinite creative potential that is within you How to focus you mind so that you can achieve a greater sense of peace and happiness at will How to switch off from the noise and really become present How to achieve your goals and dreams more elegantly Join David on Facebook www.davidonfacebook.com Join Jen on Facebook www.facebook.com/zenjenhappitude Todays Quote It’s impossible to discover new oceans until you have the courage to lose sight of the shore Today’s Songs New Age Deep Meditation Music – Meditation Masters The Beginning – Meditation Masters...
258 – How to Make 2014 a Massive Success
In todays show David explores the Wonderful Life of George Bailey ‘The Richest Man in Town’ from the Movie ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’, plus he looks at the science behind setting goals and how to make them and keep them. He also shares a strategy for setting new years resolutions and how to create the habits to make them effective Plus David shares an area of his life that is not doing well and what he resolves to do about it Join the Conversation – www.davidonfacebook.com What you will Learn on Todays Show The Role Happiness Plays in Goal Setting Why thoughts are critical to successful goal setting Why overtaxing willpower is ineffective Why pruning dead wood is important What a positive prime is and how to use them How self esteem comes from doing things that we don’t enjoy Why doing the hard things first works An important note for women only What a “if-then’ scenario is and how to use it Why goal setting is essential for happiness Todays Links: Psychology Today ‘Now Years Resolution Advice You won’t Read Anywhere Else http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/creating-your-best-life/201101/new-year-s-resolution-advice-you-won-t-read-anywhere-else It’s a wonderful Life ‘The Movie’ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=frXklECPkD0 The 5 Proven Steps of Happiness http://www.thekickasslife.com/podcasts/174-the-5-proven-habits-of-happiness/ Happy New Year Barbra Streisand http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CqHSfL2p8W4 Todays Quotes: Stop taking advice from broke unhappy people – David T.S. Wood You become the sum of the 5 people you spend the most time with Tell the truth all the time with compassion – David T.S. Wood Todays Songs: Hey Hey – Eric Clapton Tears in Heaven – Eric Clapton Before You Accuse Me – Eric Clapton No Body Knows You When Your Down & Out – Eric Clapton Lonely Stranger – Eric Clapton Running on Faith – Eric Clapton Walkin Blues – Eric...
257 – The KickAss Life’s Christmas Special – Bring Joy & Fun Into Every Day Of The Year
Join David as he explores the essence of Christmas and introduces you to some amazing people who will allow you to discover how you can bring the essence of Christmas into all 365 days a year. This is also a tribute to everyone who does not choose to celebrate Christmas because of his or her faith, background or culture. The Show is dedicated to: David’s son, Ben What You Will Learn on Todays Show The story of Christmas through children’s eyes How small acts can change the world What role a beautiful heart creates in ultimate power How someone can lose their sight yet gain their vision A daily practice that can lead to untold riches and power The importance of letting go, forgiving and trusting How devastation can lead to true love The role possessions play in defining you How happiness and wealth are often not linked Some of David’s Christmas experiences from Guatemala, Israel. Spain and Barbados Why no one expected poop to be in this special ha ha Today’s Quotes: You become the sum of the five people, you spend the most time with To the world you may be one person, but to one person you may be world It’s our differences that truly connect us You attract who your being Be the change you want to see in the world Today’s Links: Mickey Mouse –Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmas http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LsjEVjwSxpM The funniest rendition of The 12 Days of Christmas you will ever hear: Straight no Chaser – 12 Days – Original 1999 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Fe11OlMiz8 Let these children help you understand the way that GOD was thinking before the first Christmas: An Unexpected Christmas http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TM1XusYVqNY One guy singing all the harmonies and having a blast: It’s Beginning to look a lot like Christmas http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TU3StPwbIWw From the blockbuster ‘The Secret’ Marci shares a story that will change your life: Marci Shimoff – Lost my Sight but gained my vision http://www.thekickasslife.com/podcasts/003-marci-shimoff/ From the blockbuster ‘The Secret’ Lisa shares a process that will change your life if you choose to adopt it every day: Lisa Nichol’s Secret for Self Love...
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