205 – Purpose: Oprah Winfrey’s Ultimate Success
The two most important days are the day that you’re born, and the day that you discover why Mark Twain Have you ever wondered why you were born and what you’re purpose in Life is? Today, David explores some of Oprah’s 25 years of experience in the area of discovering and living a life on purpose. Listen in as Oprah shares in her own words why passion is purpose and why every person on earth can find their own stage in which to make a difference in the world. http://www.oprah.com/showinfo/The-Oprah-Winfrey-Show-Finale What you will learn on todays show: How everyone is called to purpose What your job is in life The difference between purpose and passion Why your view of life as you look back and how you are going to feel is so important. What to do if your purpose does not pay the bills The joy and juice from doing what you’re meant to be doing What passion or purpose does inside your body How you can aluminate the world Where your true power lies Where your power lies to change someone’s life Oprah’s favorite story about popping zits How David found his calling at one of his low points in his life How often you can find your purpose at the darkest of times. The Power of Passion Why deciding is so important Advice for young people to discover their passion and purpose In the end, its not going to matter how many breaths you took, but how many moments took your breath away Today’s Music Choices: Lady Gaga http://ladygaga.com Andrea Bocelli http://www.andreabocelli.com/en/#!/home Celine Dion http://www.celinedion.com/ca/splash-lmbtl-single Tina Turner http://www.tinaturnerofficial.com Miley Cyrus http://www.mileycyrus.com Be what you are and say what you feel, because those that mind don’t matter, and those that matter don’t mind Dr....
204 – Gary Parks: Mental Strength Coach
Today David is excited to be interviewing Gary Parks, Gary is a Mental Conditioning Coach. Gary works with Professional Athletes and Top Business Achievers to develop the certainty and confidence needed to reach the next level. He has impacted so many people at all levels. What you will learn on Today’s show: How do you become a mental conditioning coach What makes a great Athlete How do we focus on our confidence, our weakness’ What makes us GREAT Exercises that help us build confidence. The Power of IDEA Why to surround yourself with the right people Nourishing yourself, your children Being approachable, make someone feel special Listen to his 5 simple steps to live a kickass life you can do right now. This show is amazing, you will truly learn something beautiful from Gary! You can find Gary Parks on Opus Workspace, Opus is a great collaborating tool, so be sure to check this out!...
203 – 600 Seconds: All About Money
Every Monday David gives you a “kick in the rump” with the 600 Second (That’s 10 minutes) podcast. Today’s topic: All About Money. Fun Facts Dolly Parton lost a Dolly Parton look alike contest to a drag queen Arnold Schwarzenegger refused his $175,000 governor income because he did not need it. Google drove a car 300,000km without an accident and once a real man got in and drove it they had a fender bender he first modern toilet paper was made by Thomas Crapper Bangkok University make students wear anti-cheating helmet during in mid-term exams Quote: “Your wealth can only grow to the extent you grow yourself” David challenges your thinking on what your worth and what you are willing to trade your time for. The USA study showed that over 80% of people applied for a job that paid 100k less with exactly the same qualifications and benefits. Your financial blueprint is your T=Thoughts F=Feeling and A=Actions about money . If you’re not getting the results you want, you need to re-program your blueprint. Books Secrets of the Millionaire Mind: Mastering the Inner Game of Wealth The E-Myth Revisited: Why Most Small Businesses Don’t Work and What to Do About It Rich Dad Poor Dad: What The Rich Teach Their Kids About Money That the Poor and Middle Class Do Not!...
202 – Assk Dave (& Jen) – Your Listener Questions from Facebook
Dave and Jen are at it again, answering your questions from Facebook. Every Friday, we post a request for your questions on our Kickass Life Facebook page. To ask your questions, just write on the Kickass Life Facebook Wall: (http://davidonfacebook.com) Please, if you haven’t already I would love if you took a minute to leave a quick rating and review of the podcast on iTunes by clicking on the link below! It would be extremely helpful for the show! Leave a review for The Kickass Life Podcast! Also, consider clicking the link to the right and donating to the show. Everything counts! Thank you again for your support, and I wish you all the best! Cheers! David...
201 – The Art of Friendship
Today, David explores the art of finding friends, making awesome friendships and keeping friends. Find out why fighting or having a disagreement with a friend can often be a good thing and why truth becomes THE most important ingredient in friendship. Todays band Choice – ‘Coldplay’ Today, David explores the art of finding friends, making awesome friendships and keeping friends. Find out why fighting or having a disagreement with a friend can often be a good thing and why truth becomes THE most important ingredient in friendship David refers to an article in Psychology Today that explores how children make friends – See Link Below http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/growing-friendships/201209/how-children-make-friends-part-1 One of David’s favorite books is The Prophet by Khalil Gibran Buy The Prophet on Amazon: The Prophet David shares two of his favorite verses from this magical book: On Love – Khalil Gibran ‘The Prophet’ Then said Almitra, “Speak to us of Love.” And he raised his head and looked upon the people, and there fell a stillness upon them. And with a great voice he said: When love beckons to you follow him, Though his ways are hard and steep. And when his wings enfold you yield to him, Though the sword hidden among his pinions may wound you. And when he speaks to you believe in him, Though his voice may shatter your dreams as the north wind lays waste the garden. For even as love crowns you so shall he crucify you. Even as he is for your growth so is he for your pruning. Even as he ascends to your height and caresses your tenderest branches that quiver in the sun, So shall he descend to your roots and shake them in their clinging to the earth. Like sheaves of corn he gathers you unto himself. He threshes you to make you naked. He sifts you to free you from your husks. He grinds you to whiteness. He kneads you until you are pliant; And then he assigns you to his sacred fire, that you may become sacred bread for God’s sacred feast. All these things shall love do unto you that you may know the secrets of your heart, and in that knowledge become a fragment of Life’s heart. But if in your fear you would seek only love’s peace and love’s pleasure, Then it is better for you that you cover your nakedness and pass out of love’s threshing-floor, Into the seasonless world where you shall laugh, but not all of your laughter, and weep, but not all of your tears. Love gives naught but itself and takes naught but from itself. Love possesses not nor would...
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