251 – Solo – Finding and Pursuing Your Path to Your Happiness – with special guests Peta, Sanj, Chris and Jen
Dec12

251 – Solo – Finding and Pursuing Your Path to Your Happiness – with special guests Peta, Sanj, Chris and Jen

Today, David checks in from Thatch Caye, Belize with Peta from Australia, Sanj from Toronto, Chris from Phoenix and and Jen to discuss the amazing activities and adventures they are doing this week on the island and their personal transformations.  This is a truly fantastic podcast with so many nuggets of real wisdom from people across the world who have made important changes in their lives. Things they discuss are: How to make the commitment to listen to our heart and Expecting more of ourselves to change ourselves Letting go of people in your life who aren’t celebrating you Discovering, listening to, and pursuing your ‘why’ The joy of retiring your mom and paying off her mortgage Changing from ‘traditional’ business path to personal development and financial freedom Dealing with being ‘angry’ and run down from a traditional ‘JOB’ Regaining you youth and innocence Getting out of the common rat race Breaking through the ‘fear’ that stops people from making the necessary change The difference between ‘being interested’ and ‘being committed’ The power of believing in yourself Changing from dabbling to committing so you can drive your own success Destroying the limiting belief of “you’re never good enough” The importance of daily gratitude The value of showing up as you and authenticity (who you really are and what feels good to you) and living a life of service Investing in YOURSELF Becoming the person that I was looking for   Books Mentioned today: The Go Giver: A Little Story About a Powerful Business Idea – by Bob Burg and John David Man Magic of Thinking Big: Acquire the Secrets of Success … Achieve Everything Everything You’ve Always Wanted – by David J. Schwartz The Slide Edge: Turning Simple Disciplines Into Massive Success  – by Jeff Olson Me Before You: – by Jojo...

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250 – Cliff Ravenscraft – The Podcast Mastermind – From Inbox Zero, To Living With Purpose
Dec10

250 – Cliff Ravenscraft – The Podcast Mastermind – From Inbox Zero, To Living With Purpose

David is very excited to be talking to Cliff Ravenscraft.  Cliff is the founder of The Podcast Mastermind and gspn.tv (Generally Speaking Production Network). Together with his wife, Stephanie and a few close friends, Cliff has produced over 3,100 podcast episodes; He is devoted to Entertainment, Family, Faith, Fitness, Career and Technology. Cliff is extremely passionate about podcasting and connecting with others who share the same passions, hopes and fears. On Today’s show Cliff will share: What he reads himself everyday to get to INBOX zero. How he knew failure would not be an option. What television show his first PODCAST was devoted to and how he grew from this. How Cliff and his wife Stephanie have helped so many people going through life struggles. Finding friendships through having the same passions. What was his life before Podcasting? VALUE and IMPACT the followers you do have. Helping people who share the same interests, passion CONNECT with each other. Why consider podcasting? What an amazing show! Through Podcasting, Cliff’s life has changed, he has impacted and helped so many people and he has combined his faith, his passions and along with his family, lives a purpose every day. Useful links: http://PodcastAnswerMan.com http://LearnHowToPodcast.com http://PodcastingAtoZ.com http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cliff_Ravenscraft http://Twitter.com/GSPN http://Facebook.com/CliffRavenscraft   Songs from today:...

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249 – 600 Seconds – Get Stuff Done – Jeff Goins
Dec09

249 – 600 Seconds – Get Stuff Done – Jeff Goins

From Thatch Caye, Belize, David gives quick insight and a challenge this morning to simplify and tack the most important things (even if we don’t really feel like it). From the best selling author and blogger, Jeff Goins, David discusses Jeff’s insightful thoughts on getting things done.  Jeff Goins is a fantastic writer with a fabulous blog and great new book, ‘In Between’ (found here on Amazon). What David will cover today: The difference between ‘activity’ and ‘productivity’ Why doing less results in more The importance of starting projects immediately What is the Zeigarnik Effect Downsizing and simplifying your life helps focus and progress How to create a reward for completing your task and also a penalty for not completing the task Fun Facts: Bolivia has two capitals. The angel falls in Venezuela are nearly 20 times taller than Niagara Falls. Cuba is the only island in the Caribbean to have a railroad. Jamaica was the first country from the English speaking Caribbean to qualify for the Football World Cup. More than 90% of the Nicaraguan people are Roman Catholic. The largest taxi fleet in the world is found in Mexico City. The city boasts a fleet of over 60,000 taxis. In Quebec, there is an old law that states margarine must be a different color than butter. The Amazon is the world’s largest river, 3,890 miles (6,259 km) long. Songs Today: Louis Armstrong – What a Wonderful World Israel (IZ) Kamakawiwo’ole – Somewhere Over The...

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248 – Assk Dave (& Jen) Show – Handling Jealousy, Effective Networking, Fixing a Struggling Marriage
Dec08

248 – Assk Dave (& Jen) Show – Handling Jealousy, Effective Networking, Fixing a Struggling Marriage

Another installment of The Assk Dave and Jen Show that allows you to assk any question that is on your mind, from the boardroom, to the bedroom, from serious to light.  There are no question that is out of bounds, so make sure you assk Dave a question and don’t forget to request a song and dedicate it to someone you LOVE. Today’s show comes from David’s Private Island just off the coast of Belize. www.thatchcayebelize.com As David and Jen prepare for their students to arrive they snuggle up 15 feet from the ocean and turn on the microphone for this weeks installment of The Assk Dave & Jen show ‘Island Style’. Here are some of the Questions that were asked on Todays show How does Jen handle jealousy? How to build a network without talking too much? How to not quit? What is David’s Children’s book called? Who would David like to meet and talk to (dead or alive)? How to communicate better with a wife when the relationship is struggling? Your Songs on Todays Show: Happy – Wendy Morgan Dancing Shoes – Arctic Monkeys The Long Way Around – Dixie Chicks Petit Fleur – Sidney Bechet Todays Books Recommendations: The Five Love Languages – Gary D Chapman The Four Agreements – Don Miguel Ruiz There is a World in My House – David Wood Today’s Quotes:  ‘Don’t be a tool, use the tools’ David Wood   “You can’t say the wrong thing to the right person and can never say the right thing to the wrong...

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247 – Solo – Get Rid Of Your Crap
Dec06

247 – Solo – Get Rid Of Your Crap

On todays show, join David as he chills to the sounds of the Ocean lapping at the shore as he is preparing to run a 5 day program at the stunning Thatch Caye Belize. www.thatchcayebelize.com He has students flying in from Australia, Canada and USA and reflects on the idea of Freedom and what would happen if we truly simplify and get rid of our crap. What You Will Learn on Todays Show: How you can write yourself into a new script What it means to design your life How a couple sold everything and wrote themselves and their young daughter into a great adventure The 7 Ways to Simplify Your Life George Carlin Talks About Stuff (Comedy) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MvgN5gCuLac Todays Song:  Mammas & Pappas – California Dreaming   Todays Quotes:  Is Freedom anything else than the right to live as we wish?  Nothing Else   Our Freedom can be measured by the number of things we can  Walk away from.    Useful Links: 7 Ways to Simplify Your Life http://bemorewithless.com/7-ways-to-simplify-your-life/   TEDxAsheville – Adam Baker – Sell your crap. Pay your debt. Do what you love....

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