301 – Wade Davis – Dreams from Endangered Cultures
A National Geographic Explorer-in-Residence, Wade Davis has been described as “a rare combination of scientist, scholar, poet and passionate defender of all of life’s diversity.” Wade Davis discusses the importance of embracing all cultures, especially those we are unfamiliar with to gain a greater perspective on our world and the beauty in life in general. David discusses some of the key topics from Wade’s TedTalk and how we can start to gain a better understanding and close the divide between all of us. Be curious, and tread the road less travelled by ‘tourists’, and embrace the unique spirit and energy that is in all cultures. Ted Talks – Wade Davis: Dreams from Endangered Cultures http://www.ted.com/talks/wade_davis_on_endangered_cultures Wade Davis’ Book: Into the Silence: The Great War, Mallory, and the Conquest of Everest (Kindle Version) Your Challenge This Week: Reach out across an ethnic or cultural or religious divide in your city and gain a better understanding of the greatness in other, who are different than you. Todays Songs: Sharman Fever – Shiva In Exile Breathing – Shiva In Exile Desert Journey – Solace The Coolest Ethnic Trend – Phoenix Legend...
284 – Raising Great Kids
Today David explores 30 simple parenting tips from celebrities like Michelle Obama, Courtney Cox, Arianna Huffington, Laura Bush, Kathie Lee Gifford, and of course shares some of his own parenting tips. 30 Simple Parenting Tips from Celebrities http://www.redbookmag.com/kids-family/advice/parenting-advice-from-celebrity-moms#slide-30 Fun Facts In 1972, a 22-year-old Spanish man named Gabriel March Grandos was sentenced to 384,912 years in prison, the longest sentence on record. Despite the harsh sentence, Grandos was not guilty of murder or any other violent crime. Instead, Grandos was punished for failing to deliver 42,768 letters during his job as a post officer. The man was accused of fraud for losing the letters. The second longest sentence ever handed down happened in 1989 in Thailand when Chamoy Thipyaso was found guilty of defrauding over 16,000 Thais in a pyramid scheme valued at over $204 million. Thipyaso was sentenced to 141,078 years. In the United States, the longest sentence ever given was 30,000 years to Oklahoma Charles Scott Roberts Todays Songs Katy Perry – Unconditionally Katy Perry – Roar Christina Aguilera – Just A Fool Christina Aguilera – Beautiful Find David’s new show – www.amplifiednetworkmarketing.com Facebook Page for New...
275 – Pam Grout – Proof That Your Thoughts Create Your Reality & How To Get What You Want In Life
David is very excited about today’s guest Pam Grout and her overnight success! Pam is a hopeless romantic who still believes the world is a beautiful place that people are noble and that anything is possible. For a living, she writes books and articles for such magazines as People, Men’s Journal, CNN Travel and Huffington Post. She also enjoys sharing stories with her daughter, but that’s more about making a life than a living. She’s keenly aware there’s a huge difference. Hear how Pam has traveled to all the world’s continents, and what she has learned. On Today’s show Pam will talk about: Having what you want in LIFE. Relax and letting it all go. Dominant Paradigm. Travel writing and how she got into this. Her most recent book & some great principles to follow E-Squared – Nine Do it Yourself Energy Experiments That Prove Your Thoughts Create Your Reality. It takes practice to change BAD HABITS. You don’t want to miss this show, Pam will share so many touching stories, her positive affirmations and her many great experiences with traveling and seeing so much of the world and helping others. Check out Pam’s blog at www.pamgrout.com. Todays Quote: If you really want something and are ready to make it happen, start by getting impatient and go make it happen. – David T. S. Wood Songs: Led Zeppelin – Stairway to Heaven Pink Floyd – Wish You were Here Useful links: www.pamgrout.com www.georgeclooneyslepthere.com...
272 – Arjuna Ardagh – Enjoy Experiences “Better Than Sex” Through Awakening
On today’s show David is very excited to be interviewing Arjuna Ardagh. Arjuna is an Awakening Coach, writer and public speaker. He has trained more than 1300 people to become facilitators of awakening. He is the author of 7 books, including the #1 National Bestseller The Translucent Revolution, and his new book Better Than Sex. In David’s words, Arjuna, is always 100% in it, he is a very present and a grounded connector. He will talk about his new book Better Than Sex and will share about his life, how he discovered meditation and what he has learned over the years. On today’s show you will learn: Feeling Incredibly energized when you do the THING you were born to DO. What are the core ingredients, what is it that allows you to be able to go to sleep and say “Another PERFECT Day.” What he learned from his “teacher” and how he passed this onto others. The meaning of “Awakening.” Getting lost in a game and how this can lose humor or playfulness. Choosing to participate and recognizing all the wonderful opportunities that life has to offer us. How Arjuna came up with the title of his book “Better Than Sex.” Discovering the gift and what this means to Arjuna. About the 5 sections of his book “Better Than Sex.” An overview of the 7 SIMPLE qualities. The valuable distinction between PRINCIPLE and TECHNIQUE. You DON’T want to miss this show. Arjuna is amazing. He uses beautiful language and is very captivating. He coaches people to make a difference in the world. If you would love find out more about learning from Arjuna, please go to arjunaardagh.com or awakeningcoachingtraining.com/get-coached. Todays Songs: Bee Gees – More Than A Woman Bee Gees – Staying Alive Useful links: Blog: arjunaardagh.com Published books: arjunaardagh.com/books Endorsements: arjunaardagh.com/endorsements Seminars: arjunaardagh.com/seminars Getting Coached: awakeningcoachingtraining.com/get-coached Becoming a Coach: awakeningcoachingtraining.com/become-a-coach Store:...
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...
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...
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