258 – How to Make 2014 a Massive Success
Dec31

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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255 – Solo – Nelson Mandela’s Wisdom for a Life of Impact and Purpose
Dec19

255 – Solo – Nelson Mandela’s Wisdom for a Life of Impact and Purpose

David is inspired to share the life and impact of one of his great hero’s Nelson Mandela as he shares his story with Oprah and demonstrates what is great statesmanship. David explores the power inside Nelson Mandela’s heart that he wielded for such great impact in the world, which is the same power we all have, and have in spades, but we often don’t have the courage to access it. What You Will Learn on Todays Show What true humility is What happens when anger rules How to use your brain to create peace How simple it is to change the world How Nelson Mandela allowed others to be tolerant 19 Inspirational Quotes from Nelson Mandela http://www.lusakatimes.com/2013/12/16/19-inspirational-quotes-nelson-mandela/ The Top Ten Songs for Nelson Mandela http://www.thenation.com/blog/175037/top-ten-songs-about-nelson-mandela# Nelson Mandela on Oprah http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0i-BH3HXT24 Book Long Walk to Freedom: The Autobiography of Nelson Mandela   Quotes from Today: Man’s goodness is  flame that can be hidden, but never extinguished. – Nelson Mandela A good head and a good heart are a formidable combination. – Nelson Mandela I am fundamentally an optimist.  Whether that comes from nature or nurture, I cannot say. Part of being optimistic is keeping ones head pointed towards the sun…ones feet moving forward.  There were many dark moments when my faith in humanity was sorely tested. But I would not and could not give myself up to despair.  That way lays defeat and death. – Nelson Mandela   Songs from Today: Shakira – Waka Waka (This Time for Africa) Paul Simon – Diamonds On the Soles of Her Shoes Paul Simon – Graceland Paul Simon – Under African Skies...

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254 – Joel Brown – Secrets Of Extraordinary Results With A Great Intention
Dec17

254 – Joel Brown – Secrets Of Extraordinary Results With A Great Intention

What a great show!!  Today, David is excited to be talking to Joel Brown who shares amazing insight into achieving incredible results while helping change lives.  Joel is 26 year old and the CEO and Founder of Addicted2Success.com. With along time passion for Entrepreneurship, Self development & Success, Joel started his website with the intention of educating and inspiring likeminded people all over the world to always strive for success no matter what their circumstances. Joel’s passion for what he does shows through the continual growth of Addicted2Success.com’s online community. On Today’s show Joel will share: How he started Addicted2Success.com. Why passion and persistence is so important. Importance of stepping outside the box, challenge yourself. Stepping into the UNCOMFORTABLE zone will help you reach your goals to success. That what you love to do…WILL and SHOULD feel right. Where he see’s himself in 5 years Ignore, take action, get results and keep moving forward Have a dream and make it come true! Tune in and listen to this great show and ask yourself “What’s stopping you from Achieving Success!”  Joel is amazing! He is achieving extraordinary results with a great intention! Useful links: http://addicted2success.com/ Songs:  Men at Work – Be Good Johnny Men at Work – Land Downunder Todays Quotes: Don’t cry because it’s over Smile because it happened -Dr. Seuss The happiest of people don’t necessarily have the best of everything they just make the most of everything that comes along their...

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251 – Solo – Finding and Pursuing Your Path to Your Happiness – with special guests Peta, Sanj, Chris and Jen
Dec12

251 – Solo – Finding and Pursuing Your Path to Your Happiness – with special guests Peta, Sanj, Chris and Jen

Today, David checks in from Thatch Caye, Belize with Peta from Australia, Sanj from Toronto, Chris from Phoenix and and Jen to discuss the amazing activities and adventures they are doing this week on the island and their personal transformations.  This is a truly fantastic podcast with so many nuggets of real wisdom from people across the world who have made important changes in their lives. Things they discuss are: How to make the commitment to listen to our heart and Expecting more of ourselves to change ourselves Letting go of people in your life who aren’t celebrating you Discovering, listening to, and pursuing your ‘why’ The joy of retiring your mom and paying off her mortgage Changing from ‘traditional’ business path to personal development and financial freedom Dealing with being ‘angry’ and run down from a traditional ‘JOB’ Regaining you youth and innocence Getting out of the common rat race Breaking through the ‘fear’ that stops people from making the necessary change The difference between ‘being interested’ and ‘being committed’ The power of believing in yourself Changing from dabbling to committing so you can drive your own success Destroying the limiting belief of “you’re never good enough” The importance of daily gratitude The value of showing up as you and authenticity (who you really are and what feels good to you) and living a life of service Investing in YOURSELF Becoming the person that I was looking for   Books Mentioned today: The Go Giver: A Little Story About a Powerful Business Idea – by Bob Burg and John David Man Magic of Thinking Big: Acquire the Secrets of Success … Achieve Everything Everything You’ve Always Wanted – by David J. Schwartz The Slide Edge: Turning Simple Disciplines Into Massive Success  – by Jeff Olson Me Before You: – by Jojo...

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250 – Cliff Ravenscraft – The Podcast Mastermind – From Inbox Zero, To Living With Purpose
Dec10

250 – Cliff Ravenscraft – The Podcast Mastermind – From Inbox Zero, To Living With Purpose

David is very excited to be talking to Cliff Ravenscraft.  Cliff is the founder of The Podcast Mastermind and gspn.tv (Generally Speaking Production Network). Together with his wife, Stephanie and a few close friends, Cliff has produced over 3,100 podcast episodes; He is devoted to Entertainment, Family, Faith, Fitness, Career and Technology. Cliff is extremely passionate about podcasting and connecting with others who share the same passions, hopes and fears. On Today’s show Cliff will share: What he reads himself everyday to get to INBOX zero. How he knew failure would not be an option. What television show his first PODCAST was devoted to and how he grew from this. How Cliff and his wife Stephanie have helped so many people going through life struggles. Finding friendships through having the same passions. What was his life before Podcasting? VALUE and IMPACT the followers you do have. Helping people who share the same interests, passion CONNECT with each other. Why consider podcasting? What an amazing show! Through Podcasting, Cliff’s life has changed, he has impacted and helped so many people and he has combined his faith, his passions and along with his family, lives a purpose every day. Useful links: http://PodcastAnswerMan.com http://LearnHowToPodcast.com http://PodcastingAtoZ.com http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cliff_Ravenscraft http://Twitter.com/GSPN http://Facebook.com/CliffRavenscraft   Songs from today:...

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