Weekly Audio Journal by Kevin Ly Social

'Life isn't about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself.' - George Bernard Shaw The past decade has been a transformational journey of change and growth. As I celebrate entering the second half of my thirties, I'm taking time to reflect on the shifts that have reshaped my perspective and priorities. The gradual fading of high school friendships as people moved and life took us in diffe...

2024 will not be a year of mere survival; it will be our canvas for creating abundance and prosperity. As the calendar turns to 2024, I find myself reflecting on the tumultuous journey of the past year. 2023 was, for lack of a better word, challenging. It tested the resilience and adaptability of many, myself included. The business landscape was rugged, marked by uncertainty and a constant sense o...

"Just like carefully assembling a puzzle, my journey from a 9-year-old tech enthusiast to a café owner demonstrates how life's pieces can fit together in the most unexpected ways." My obsession with technology began as a 9-year-old, when a cousin like figure introduced me to the world of computers. I was immediately obsessed! Our trips to the computer market started a fire in me - carefully select...

"The professional loves her work. She is invested in it wholeheartedly. But she does not forget that the work is not her." - Steven Pressfield In the relentless pursuit of our careers, it's easy to blur the lines between our work and our identity. Yes, passion is vital. It drives us, fuels our creativity, and pushes us to achieve the extraordinary. But, there's a subtle art in loving what we do wi...

"You must cultivate activities that you love. You must discover work that you do, not for its utility, but for itself..." - Anthony de Mello In our achievement-driven world, it's easy to lose touch with activities that ignite our souls. Anthony de Mello wisely reminds us to discover work we do for its own sake, not just its outcome. This journey unlocks the gateway to freedom and love. Finding You...

George Shinn highlighted an important truth: "There is no such thing as a self-made man. You will reach your goals only with the help of others." This shatters the illusion of the 'self-made' individual, revealing that success is always a joint effort. Our culture often celebrates individual triumphs, leading us to believe in the myth of the lone wolf. This narrative of solitary struggle against a...

Just like a domino effect, completing 'The One Thing' sets a chain reaction in motion, making every subsequent task easier or even unnecessary. It's about honing in on that pivotal task that will create a ripple effect of progress. Amidst the endless pinging, ringing and buzzing of tasks vying for our attention, it's easy to lose focus. We've all had days where we jumped from one task to the next,...

I used to believe in the phrase "I'll be happy when…” until I realised that “when” never comes. It's our choice to be happy here and now, even amidst life's challenges. Life is filled with ups and downs. One day we feel joyful and content. The next, we're saddened or stressed. Our moods fluctuate constantly in response to life's circumstances. But what if we didn't let external factors control how...

Think managing a big company is harder than a small one? You might want to rethink your assumptions. Let's dive into the realities of business management, regardless of scale. "Success is the sum of small efforts, repeated day in and day out." - Robert Collier When we talk about business, our minds often jump to the extremes: the local mom-and-pop shop down the street and the multinational corpora...

Did you know that the act of smiling can trigger the release of neurotransmitters that promote happiness? You can learn the magic of the Buddha's Smile, a practice transcending the meditation cushion into everyday life. Our days are often filled with endless tasks, buzzing phones and overflowing inboxes. It can seem impossible to find peace amidst the daily chaos. But I rediscovered a simple yet p...

"In the fields of observation, chance favors only the prepared mind." ~ Louis Pasteur Life often feels like a bunch of random events outside of our control. A coin flip, a roll of dice, a game of cards - each single event seems to offer a glimpse into the future. But in truth, these flashes are a mirage. Each coin flip or die roll is independent, unaffected by previous outcomes and powerless to in...

“In the midst of movement and chaos, keep stillness inside of you.” ~ Deepak Chopra In our constantly connected world, it's rare to find a moment of true stillness. Our attention is endlessly pulled in different directions by pings, notifications and the allure of scrolling. But what if the secret to unlocking creativity and maintaining sanity is simply doing nothing? Sharing with you the ‘clarity...

One of my all time favourite quotes: “To think too long about doing a thing often becomes its undoing.” ~ Eva Young We've all been there before. You have a brilliant idea or ambitious dream. Instead of taking action, you start overanalysing every little detail. More doubts creep in and excitement fades. Before you know it, another dream is left collecting dust. Overthinking is the enemy of progres...

As someone who has been an avid student of Tony Robbins, attending his UPW, Date with Destiny, and Business Mastery 2 events, I've come to appreciate the power of his "Triple S Technique": State, Story, and Strategy. This technique is a cornerstone of Tony's teachings, and I've found it to be incredibly effective in my own life. In this post, I'll delve into the details of this transformative appr...

Life has its ups and downs. We all face challenges, setbacks, and disappointments. Things don't always go as planned. Projects fail, relationships end, jobs are lost. It's easy to feel defeated when faced with difficulties. But with the right mindset, we can believe that no matter what happens, life will be great. This has been my mantra over the past week, and it has helped me tremendously to ref...

Have you ever started a personal project that filled you with a sense of purpose and excitement, only to find yourself feeling isolated and lonely along the way? If so, you're not alone in your solitary journey. Albert Einstein shares "Great spirits have always encountered violent opposition from mediocre minds." It's a reminder that creating your path can be a lonely road, but it's also a testame...

"Be yourself; everyone else is already taken," Oscar Wilde. My life has been a state of wanting, always chasing after something new, something better. But what if the secret to a fulfilling life lies not in acquiring more but in cherishing what's already ours? The Relentless Pursuit of 'More' My life has been a series of checkboxes waiting to be ticked off— university, a loving relationship, a suc...

"When you come out of the storm, you won’t be the same person who walked in. That’s what the storm is all about." - Haruki Murakami The first time I came across this quote by Murakami, I was at a significant crossroads in my life. I had sold my business, let go of my house, and made the hard decision to move away from family and friends. It felt as though I was navigating through a storm, uncertai...

“Serendipity is life's gift; our task is to be receptive.” — Unknown We often believe that sheer determination is the key to unlocking our goals, but there's another element that plays a crucial role... A lesson I learned on a snow-covered mountain. Many winters ago, I decided to try snowboarding. The thrill of gliding down snowy slopes had always appealed to me. On my first day, I was faced with...

This winter has been one of the most challenging periods ever for my business. Sales slowed to a crawl, costs kept rising, and I faced setback after setback. At times I felt like giving up. But hitting this adversity head on has proven to me that challenges don't build character—they reveal it. I've had to dig deep to find the resilience and persistence to keep moving forward. Drawing on inner res...

"The longer I live, the more I realise the impact of attitude on life. Attitude, to me, is more important than facts. It is more important than the past, the education, the money, than circumstances, than failure, than successes, than what other people think or say or do. It is more important than appearance, giftedness or skill..." - Charles Swindoll How true those words ring. Our attitude shapes...

Hello everyone, welcome to my weekly audio journal. I recently came across an inspiring tweet by Jakob Greenfeld that got me thinking. He wrote: "You can literally just ask for what you want. In hotels, you can just say 'Can we get a better room?' You can write in the support chat 'Hey, any chance we can get a discount?' You can reach out to people and simply ask, 'Would you like to chat?'" This r...

"Being challenged in life is inevitable, being defeated is optional." - Roger Crawford Just the other night, I found myself seated around a dinner table with a group of close friends. The clinking of cutlery and the soft murmur of conversation filled the air as we shared stories, laughter, and a mutual appreciation for the food before us. But as the evening wore on, our conversation took a turn to...

Ever found yourself stuck in a rut, wondering how to keep the engine of motivation running? You're not alone. Today, I want to share a tool that's been a game-changer for me - future casting. It's not as sci-fi as it sounds, but it's just as exciting. Future casting is a simple yet profound practice. It's about stepping out of the present, breaking free from the humdrum of daily routines, and cata...

It's a wild, nonstop world we're living in. A ceaseless barrage of inputs and outputs, dashing us to and from. It's the norm, but it shouldn't be. Somewhere in the middle of this noise, we've lost sight of the twinkling beauty of the present moment. The magic, the sparkle of now. Here's where Andrew Anabi steps in. A trailblazer in his own right, Andrew Anabi - a forward-thinking entrepreneur and...