302 – 600 Seconds – 5 Ways to Listen Better – Julian Treasure
In our louder and louder world we are losing our listening. Have you noticed how some people find it incredibly difficult to focus and even harder to really listen to someone to the point where they really understand them. In today’s show David explores The five ways to listen better as shared by Julian Treasure in his Ted Talk which currently has 2,039,557 listens. What You Will Learn on Todays Show: The Facts about listening Techniques to develop great listening skills How to re-tune your ears What conscious listening is The Five ways to listen better Julian Treasure: http://www.ted.com/talks/julian_treasure_5_ways_to_listen_better#t-173055 Todays Songs: Manic Monday – The Bangles Monday Monday – The Mammas and Pappas Monday – The Living End Todays Fun Facts:...
299 – 600 Seconds – The Four Agreements – Don Miguel Ruiz
David is just back from Laguna Beach, CA after three back to back events including a keynote to 105 happy Millionaires. David shared with them how they can use the four agreements from his good friend Don Miguel Ruiz. Enjoy! The Four Agreements 1) Be Impeccable With Your Word 2) Don’t Take Anything Personally 3) Don’t Make Assumptions 4) Always do Your Best http://www.humanpotentialunlimited.com/Summary-content.html Todays Songs Gypsy Kings – Bern Bern Maria Gypsy Kings – Djobi Djobi Gypsy Kings – Bamboleo Gypsy Kings – Volare Gypsy Kings – Baila Me Todays Comedian Denis Regan http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HqQmbIDeSX4 ...
296 – 600 Seconds – The Healing Power of Friendship
The healing power and importance of friendship is well understated. The studies, statistics and clarity around the value of friends is reaching an all time high. They show that no matter what is going on with life one of he absolute keys to health, happiness and success are our friends. No other factor has a greater impact on our health than friendship and love and the number #1 key to a lasting marriage is also friendship. Let’s take a listen and think through the ways we can strengthen our current friendships and make new ones. This week’s mission: Go first and make one new friend! Brain Regan – Very Funny http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zVRVA3mun3Q 50 Weird Facts http://www.livin3.com/blogs/positive-life-blog/9939728-50-cool-and-weird-fun-facts-that-you-should-know Stats on friendship http://www.ladivalatina.com/willyoubemyfriend.html Songs Old Time Rock and Roll – Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band Turn the Page – Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet...
293 – 10 Things Science Says Will Make you Happier – 600 Seconds
Today’s show features the ten things that scientist agree will make you happier. Have a quick listen to this 600 Second Podcast and make today and happy day! Useful Links: Article From Yes Magazine http://www.yesmagazine.org/issues/sustainable-happiness/10-things-science-says-will-make-you Todays Fun Facts http://www.savvysugar.com/facts-make-you-smile-32288928 Todays Songs Good To Be Me – Uncle Kracker Don’t Worry Be Happy – Bobby McFerrin Happy (from Despicable Me 2) – Pharrell...
290 – How to Control the Time in Your Life
From his island, Thatch Caye, just off the coast of Belize, David discusses his philosophy and pragmatic advice on how to control the time in your life. So often, time seems to slip by, or it is a struggle to keep up with life itself and it is often an excuse that there is not enough money. There are certainly options to get out of the J.O.B. you have, but even in your life right now, you have the opportunity to live life to it’s fullest! Enjoy today’s show and get your week going! ...
287 – 600 Seconds – What Happy, Successful People Choose to Ignore
Today David shares some things that he and his friends choose to ignore in order to live a happy life and be successful How to deal with Judgment What to do with old troubles from the past How to cope with life’s little frustrations Why hard work is so important Why patience is so important This weeks challenge Comedy by Steven Wright – Speaking Spanish http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/top-10-standup-comedy-videos-youtube/ Todays Music: Peter Gabriel – In Your Eyes Peter Gabriel – Sledgehammer Peter Gabriel – Shock the Monkey Todays Quotes: “Life is to be enjoyed, not endured” – David T.S. Wood “Don’t count every hour in the day, make every hour in the day count” – David T.S....
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