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....
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...
245 – 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...
244 – 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...
243 – 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...
242 – 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.” –...
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