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246 – Michael Mataluni – Kick Ass Dad Podcast – Passionate Parenting In A Volatile World
David is excited to have Michael Mataluni joining him today. Michael is a proud father of 3 children. He is a successful author of a podcast entitled Kick Ass Dad | Passionate Parenting in a Volatile World and has become an influential voice in the Personal Development community. He is very passionate about raising the consciousness of individuals and families. And his focus on service is paramount to his mission. Michael is currently creating community gardens that bring neighbors together for a common purpose. He believes that it is by healing the family, that we can heal our communities and ultimately the world. He works with Kauses4Kids to develop community centers that give poor children access to musical instruments, cutting edge education, and sustainable agriculture. On Today’s show you will learn: What inspired Michael? Challenges of being a DAD. When to mentor your kids. You don’t have to be a PERFECT parent to be a GREAT parent. What we see in our kids, why we over protect our kids. Love is not ENOUGH. Look at your actions and ask great questions. Kids will EXCEL at something they are good at. What ENERGIZES you? Having a Purpose. This is an amazing show, Michael has a very gentle heart, is loving father and today he will share some of his Myths on parenting and how he can help you find out what you’re passionate about, what are you good at and how you can see results. Make sure you tune into Michael’s show and learn more about being a Kick Ass Guy, Dad & Parent. Ten Parenting myths and how to destroy them Useful links: http://kickassdadblog.com Kick Ass Dad | Passionate Parenting in a Volatile World Todays Songs: Paul Simon – Father & Daughter Cat Stevens – Father & Son Todays Quotes: Experience is something you get just after you need it “If you want your children to be intelligent, read them fairy tales. If you want them to be more intelligent, read them more fairy tales.” ― Albert Einstein Children must be taught how to think Not what to think...
read more245 – 600 Seconds – Robert Kiyosaki – Rich Dad Poor Dad’s Wealth Secrets
On todays show, David talks about Robert Kiyosaki’s book Rich Dad Poor Dad and explores 6 Wealth Tips. This short and sweet podcast will give you clear insight and some take aways to start implementing immediately Quote: Robert T. Kiyosaki, Entrepreneur and Author “Network marketing gives people the opportunity, with very low risk and very low financial commitment, to build their own income-generating asset and acquire great wealth. What you will learn on todays show: What the Rich Work For What we should be learning What to focus on in order to create wealth A way to avoid taxes How the Rich invent money What we need to learn The Five BIG obstacles stopping most getting RICH Fear Cynicism Laziness Bad Habits Arrogance And all this in just over 600 seconds. Well… actually almost 14 minutes as David really tried to CRAM a lot in. 🙂 The Silly facts on Todays Show: The world’s termites outweigh the world’s humans 10 to 1 Pound for pound, hamburgers cost more than new cars. The 3 most valuable brand names on earth: Marlboro, Coca-Cola, and Budweiser, in that order. Elephants can’t jump. Every other mammal can. Most American car horns honk in the key of F. In Cleveland, Ohio, it’s illegal to catch mice without a hunting license. It takes 3,000 cows to supply the NFL with enough leather for a year’s supply of footballs. Songs On Todays Show: The Who – Baba O’Riely The Who – Won’t Get Fooled Again The Who – Who Are...
read more244 – Ask Dave (& Jen) – Other’s Opinions, What Is WWOOFing, Minefield of Infidelity
On todays show David & Jen will answer your questions that you have posted on Fb and also share some great songs, awesome quotes and important links. Todays Show Dedicated to – Pam Wood on her Birthday Todays Questions Include How to deal with other people opinions of us What is WWOOFing and how can it help me travel for FREE What David does for fun with his boys How to move away from a profession to do what you love How to maneuver the minefield of infidelity A Great Question for the Hearing Impaired What to do if you have LOTS of money Join me on Facebook www.davidonfacebook.com Todays Quotes: The pain you feel today is the strength you feel tomorrow. For every challenge encountered this is opportunity for growth I don’t regret the things I’ve done. I regret the things I didn’t do when I had the chance We learn something from everyone who passes through our lives, some lessons are painful, some are painless But all are priceless Go where you are celebrated not tolerated. If they can’t see the real value of you, It’s time for a new start. Happiness cannot be travelled to, owned, earned or worn. It is the spiritual experience of living every minute with love, grace & gratitude Todays Links: MLM Myth Buster http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QFXJe8XAIi0 WWOOF ing http://www.wwoof.net WELCOME TO WWOOF WWOOF is an exchange – In return for volunteer help, WWOOF hosts offer food, accommodation and opportunities to learn about organic lifestyles. WWOOF organizations link people who want to volunteer on organic farms or smallholdings with people who are looking for volunteer help. Many countries have national WWOOF groups. Look in the drop down menu or list below to find where they are. Other countries have hosts – but no national WWOOF group as yet! You can find out more about these by going here Make a difference! Get involved! Join WWOOF! Think local – act global! Songs: The Lovecats – The Cure As – Stevie Wonder I Believe in You – Songs for the Philippines (Kylie Minogue) Suddenly I see – KT...
read more243 – Solo – David Steindl-Rast The Secret to Happiness
On todays show David explores the connection between Happiness and Gratitude and through the amazing work of David Steindl-Rast shares a very simple three step system that will allow you to be present enough to truly experience gratitude and happiness What you will Learn on Today’s Show: Which comes first, Happiness or Gratitude How Gratitude Works A Simple Three Step System that Will Allow you To Truly Live Gratitude Some of David’s Stories of Gratitude in real life situations Some great songs from country to Bing Crosby Dedication: Albert Riddle & Family Todays Quotes: Sometimes the best way to appreciate something is to Be without it for a while What I focus on Expands How to have a great day 1) Wake up 2) Be Grateful Todays Songs: Johnny Cash – Thanks a Lot Bing Crosby – Thanks – (With Jimmie Grier & his Orchestra) Amy Grant & John Hiatt – Thank Someone Chatham Country Line – Thanks Bob Hope & Shirley Ross – Thanks for the Memories Todays Links: David Steindl-Rast TED Talk Want to be Happy? Be Grateful http://www.ted.com/talks/david_steindl_rast_want_to_be_happy_be_grateful.html The one thing all humans have in common is that each of us wants to be happy, says Brother David Steindl-Rast, a monk and interfaith scholar. And happiness, he suggests, is born from gratitude. An inspiring lesson in slowing down, looking where you’re going, and above all, being grateful. Brother David Steindl-Rast, a Benedictine monk, meditates and writes on “the gentle power” of...
read more242 – Margo Talbot – All That Glitters – A Journey Through Addiction and Depression
On today’s show David is excited to be talking to Margo Talbot. Margo is a writer and climber living in Canmore, Alberta, where she immerses herself in the Rocky Mountains of Canada. She spends her time speaking; writing and teaching people hot to climb. A sponsored athlete with Outdoor Research, her goal is to introduce as many people as possible to the activity that literally saved her life. Margo credits physical activity and her relationship with nature as the driving forces in her healing journey through addiction and depression, a journey chronicled in her tell-all expose, All That Glitters. On Today’s show Margo will share: Her struggles with depression, through her teens, in her 20’s and early 30’s What is cause-based depression? How she experienced joy for the first time The importance of surrounding yourself with POSITIVE, happy people, being outdoors, eating healthy Our culture and childhood depression Facing suicide, and feeling hopelessness Struggling with addictions from a young age Steps to live a Happier Life The importance of trusting yourselves What an amazing podcast. Margo’s words are beautiful, she is encouraging, strong and loves nature. She will describe her book “All That Glitters: A Climbers Journey through Addiction and Depression” and how it can help others who are suffering. Useful links: http://www.allthatglittersbook.com/about/ Warren Macdonald Incredible Story http://www.thekickasslife.com/podcasts/208-warren-macdonald-survives-thrives-and-inspires/ Todays Songs: Boomtown Rats – I don’t like Mondays John Denver – Rocky Mountain High Todays Quotes: EXPRESSING GRATITUDE “Feeling gratitude and not expressing it is like wrapping a present and not giving it.” – William Arthur Ward THE VIRTUE OF THANKFULNESS “A thankful heart is not only the greatest virtue, but the parent of all the other virtues.” – Cicero THE SPARK FROM OTHERS “At times our own light goes out and is rekindled by a spark from another person. Each of us has cause to think with deep gratitude of those who have lighted the flame within us.” – Albert Schweitzer WHAT TO BE THANKFUL FOR “Let us rise up and be thankful, for if we didn’t learn a lot today, at least we learned a little, and if we didn’t learn a little, at least we didn’t get sick, and if we got sick, at least we didn’t die; so, let us all be thankful.” – Buddha SILENT GRATITUDE “Silent gratitude isn’t very much to anyone.” – Gertrude Stein WHY BEING GRATEFUL IS GOOD FOR YOU “Opportunities, relationships, even money flowed my way when I learned to be grateful no matter what happened in my life.” – Oprah Winfrey THE LINK BETWEEN ART AND GRATITUDE “The essence of all beautiful art, all great art, is gratitude.” – Friedrich Nietzsche LIVING BY GRATITUDE “As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them.” – John F. Kennedy GRATITUDE VS. THANKFULNESS “Thankfulness is the beginning of gratitude. Gratitude is the completion of thankfulness. Thankfulness may consist merely of words. Gratitude is shown in acts.“ – Henri Frederic Amiel...
read more241 – 600 Second – Cultural Challenge
David explores culture today and offers you a cultural challenge this week that could open up all kinds of wonderful new connections. He also shares some comedy from Jerry Seinfeld and some amazing fun facts from England, Poland, Zambia, Italy and the USA. What You Will Learn on Todays Show How David connected with and invited a total stranger from Kenya to his home for dinner What happened the day that David was given his Canadian passport A story of David and a Polish taxi driver who refused to let him pay. Full Hour of Stand Up with Jerry Seinfeld http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NS2waCMeokE Todays Songs Queen – Crazy Little Things Called Love Queen – I Want to Break Free Todays Challenge This is your chance to make a new friend from a different culture, to get to know them and their traditions and invite them to come and break bread with you and your family in your own unique cultural way. The KickAss Life Gratitude Week – Monday: Culture Share your story with our community on our Facebook page (http://DavidOnFacebook.com) and tell us what you are most grateful for about your culture. Thanks in advance for...
read more240 – Assk Dave (& Jen) – Teen Suicide, Negative Friends, Training with David
On todays show David & Jen will answer your questions that you have posted on Fb and also share some great songs, awesome quotes and important links. Todays Questions Include Understanding Teen Suicide & How You Can Help Designing Your Life & Letting go of Negative Friends What’s on David & Jen’s Bucket List MLM- Pyramid Schemes vs Legitimate Companies How to Build Residual Income How to get to train with David and help him realize one of his personal goals Join me on Facebook www.davidonfacebook.com Todays Quotes: Sometimes things fall apart So that better things can fall together Sometimes you need to distance yourself So that you can see more clearly When a person want’s to be a part of your life, They will make an obvious effort to do so Think Twice before reserving a space in your heart for people who do not make the effort to stay As we grow we realize It’s less important to have more friends and more important To have real ones Todays Links: MLM Myth Buster http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QFXJe8XAIi0 Suicide Hotline & Tips about suicide LA 10-15-13.pdf International Suicide Hotlines http://www.suicide.org/international-suicide-hotlines.html Songs: Christina Aguillera – We Remain Kiss – I was made for loving you http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CmELf8DJAVY (Kiss Video) Tiny Tim – Living in the sunlight, Lovin in the...
read more239 – Solo – Dan Gilbert’s Surprise on Happiness
Inspired by a conversation he had a few days ago David delves deeper into the science of happiness and shows through science that happiness in the end is a choice regardless of what happens to us. What you will learn in todays show: The difference in happiness between a paraplegic and a lottery winner What science has to say about happiness and our ability to create it David’s philosophy on responding well versus reacting poorly in challenging or catastrophic situations A story about being trapped in an Elevator A Story about David’s car accident that made him fall out of the car laughing The possibility of an elegant separation A call to action for you to create more happiness in your life A great story of triumph over adversity that was shared in Marci Schimoff’s show #3 Marci Schimoff Happy For No Reason Show #3 http://www.thekickasslife.com/podcasts/003-marci-shimoff/ Dan Gilberts TED Talk and his surprising findings http://www.ted.com/talks/dan_gilbert_asks_why_are_we_happy.html Dan’s Book – Stumbling on Happiness Todays Songs: Howlin’ Wolf – Smokestack Lightning Howlin’ Wolf – Spoonful Howlin’ Wolf – Back Door Man Todays Quotes: Happiness is an attitude; we either make ourselves miserable or happy and strong. The amount of work is exactly the same With everything that has happened to you, you can either feel sorry for yourself or treat what has happened to you as a gift. Everything is either an opportunity to grow or an obstacle to keep you from growing. You get to choose. –Dr. Wayne W...
read more238 – Hyrum W. Smith – Seeing Reality And Taking Control
Today David is excited to be interviewing Co-Founder & Former CEO of Franklin Covey, Hyrum Smith. Hyrum lives in Gunlock, Utah on his 2000-acre cattle ranch. He is a highly sought after keynote speaker and author. For nearly three decades he has been motivating people to see reality more clearly and to gain better control of their personal and professional lives. Hyrum’s speeches and presentations have been acclaimed by American and international audiences. Hyrum’s engaging delivery combines wit and enthusiasm with a gift for communicating powerful concepts that have lasting value and help bring about personal change. His keynote speeches on the need for clear perception and the link between beliefs and behavior have been taught to thousands of audiences worldwide. On today’s show you will learn: How you can become an expert in Time Management. What you CAN Control. Identifying your CORE, what matters most to you? What are YOUR Values? Feeling an emotional connection in what ever you do! The 3 steps to writing your own personal constitution. That you have choices of how you react. Hyrum has beautiful energy and shares touching stories of his family. You don’t want to miss this great show! Useful links: www.hyrumsmith.com Pain Is Inevitable And Misery Is Optional The Power of Perception – 6 Rules of Behavior Change Songs: Garth Brooks – Thunder Rolls Garth Brooks – The...
read more237 – 600 Seconds – Don Miguel Ruiz
Today, David explores Miguel’s work from his International best seller The Four Agreements and challenges you to keep them all week and see how it impacts your life In the photo for todays show you will see Don Miguel Ruiz and his amazing Life Partner, Mike Dooley, Lisa Nicols and of course David hanging out having ton’s of fun. This is a testament of the joy that can be in your life by following the Four Agreements. Todays Book: The Four Agreements – Don Miguel Ruiz Songs: The Doors – Riders of the Storm The Doors – Light My Fire The Four Agreements Summary: 1. Be Impeccable with Your Word Speak with integrity. Say only what you mean. Avoid using the word to speak against yourself or to gossip about others. Use the power of your word in the direction of truth and love. Impeccable means “without sin” and a sin is something you do or believe that goes against yourself. It means not speaking against yourself, to yourself or to others. It means not rejecting yourself. To be impeccable means to take responsibility for yourself, to not participate in “the blame game.” Regarding the word, the rules of “action-reaction” apply. What you put out energetically will return to you. Proper use of the word creates proper use of energy, putting out love and gratitude perpetuates the same in the universe. The converse is also true. Impeccability starts at home. Be impeccable with yourself and that will reflect in your life and your relationships with others. This agreement can help change thousands of other agreements, especially ones that create fear instead of love. 2. Don’t Take Anything Personally Nothing others do is because of you. What others say and do is a projection of their own dream. When you are immune to the opinions and actions of others, you won’t be the victim of needless suffering. We take things personally when we agree with what others have said. If we didn’t agree, the things that others say would not affect us emotionally. If we did not care about what others think about us, their words or behavior could not affect us. Even if someone yells at you, gossips about you, harms you or yours, it still is not about you! Their actions and words are based on what they believe in their personal dream. Our personal “Book of Law” and belief system makes us feel safe. When people have beliefs that are different from our own, we get scared, defend ourselves, and impose our point of view on others. If someone gets angry with us it is because our belief system is challenging their belief system and they get scared. They need to defend their point of view. Why become angry, create conflict, and expend energy arguing when you are aware of this? 3. Don’t Make Assumptions Find the courage to ask questions and to express what you really want. Communicate with others as clearly as you can to avoid misunderstandings, sadness, and drama. With just this one agreement, you can completely transform your life. When we make assumptions it is because we believe we know what others are thinking and feeling. We believe we know their point of view, their dream. We forget that our beliefs...
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