Philosopher Insights

In this week's edition of Philosopher Insights, I introduce you to my favorite insights from 'Wellbeing at Work'  by Jim Clifton and Jim Harter. "The new workforce  -  especially younger generations  -  want their work to have a deep mission and purpose, and they don't want old-style command-and-control bosses.  They want coaches who inspire them, communicat...

In today's podcast episode,   Matt Walker   shares fascinating insights about the power of sleep.   Sleep is your life-support system and Mother Nature's best effort yet at immortality, says sleep scientist Matt Walker. Walker shares the wonderfully good things that happen when you get sleep -- and the alarmingly bad things that happen when you don't, for both your brain and bo...

In this week's edition of   Philosopher Insights , I share a new book from one of my favorite authors - Tal Ben-Shahar.  In   'Happier - No Matter What'   Tal Ben-Shahar has written a timely message, a book that is easy to read and full of ideas and strategies to help you be happier when times are tough.  It's a book about resilience and is packed with wisdom that teaches...

In today's episode of Philosopher Insights,  I share my favorite insights from   'Peak Mind'   by Amishi Jha. This is a really good book that addresses one of the major challenges that so many of us face today  - maintaining attention and focus.   "Peak Mind reveals remarkably easy-to-adapt, flexible, 12-minute-per-day exercises to lift the mental fog,...

This week we explore the wisdom of Thomas Erikson in his book   'Surrounded By Setbacks' .   This book was a great read. Erikson speaks some harsh truths about the way we handle problems and that adversities can actually be a good thing. They are part of our life, and we must learn how to deal with them to be successful. He mixes his wisdom with real-life examples - it's a quick rea...

In today's episode, Anthony Cheam shares a brilliant analogy showcasing how we can apply the update of computer systems to upgrading our own lives. At the core of human transformation and the basic principles of taking command of your life - what it really comes down to is “Self-Mastery!” These fundamental strategies and ideas are the core and precipitating factors in creating long-lasting transfo...

n this week's edition of  the  Philosopher Insight s podcast, I share my favorite insights from ' The High 5 Habit'   by Mel Robbins.   I love Mel Robbins, and she follows up her first book -   'The 5 Second Rule'   - with another life-changing resource in   'The High 5 Habit.'   This book is all about celebrating YOU and that is why I think this book i...

In 1972, Jim was moved to action by hearing Earl Nightingale on the radio. He made the decision to study psychology and become an expert in the self-improvement process while working as a government clerk for the Housing Authority. He is currently a member of the Hall of Fame for Professional Speakers, and a recipient of the prestigious Golden Gavel Award (joining Earl Nightingale, Art Linkletter,...

In this week's podcast, the renowned psychologist Dr. Benjamin Hardy explains how to see the person you want to be and then BE that person right now. This book focuses more on BEING your future self right now rather than trying to BECOME your future self later.  When you do this, your projected FUTURE instead of your past determines how you will act. Who is the Future You? That quer...

In today's Philosopher Byte, Steve Harvey shares a short but inspiring message to encourage you to get started because the timing will never be right.   He shares the story that helped him commit to his gift - telling jokes.  He took huge risks to go from flat broke to a multi-millionaire and it all happened as a result of him having the courage to JUMP! If you enjoy the podcast, pl...

In this week's edition of  the  Philosopher Insights Podcast , I bring to you Ryan Holiday's latest book -   'Courage is Calling.'   Ryan Holiday is also the author of two other fantastic books -   'The Ego is the Enemy' and 'The Obstacle is the Way'.  He is a remarkable writer highlighted by the fact that together, his books have spent over three hundred we...

Welcome to today's Philosopher Byte, where I share an insight from Damon West who I only learned about after listening to Ed Mylett's podcast.   His story is incredibly inspiring and after listening to his thoughts, I found this clip where he shares the story of the Carrot, the Egg, and the Coffee Bean. Consider how differently carrots, eggs, and ground coffee beans are affected by the extrem...

In this week's edition of the Philosopher Insights Podcast, I share my favorite insights from Ed Mylett's latest book, 'The Power of One More.' The Power of One More brings together Ed's 30 years of experience and he shares a truly unique way of looking at success and happiness.  He shares dozens of simple strategies that will support you on your journey to success.   If you have no...

Welcome to today's Philosopher Byte.  Today, Brian Tracy talks about a place where I think far too many people, including myself, spend their lives waiting to tackle the things in life they know will bring them the most joy and happiness.   “Not only do we all want the same things, but we all know what we have to do to achieve them. And we all intend to do those things… sometime. Bu...

In this episode, I will share some of my favorite insights from one of the most anticipated books in recent times - Atlas of the Heart .  Brene's book was #1 on the charts before a single copy of this book was ever released.   "If we want to find the way back to ourselves and one another, we need language and the grounded confidence to both tell our stories and be stewards of the st...

Welcome to today's Philosopher Byte .  It's inspired by one of my favorite personal development books of all time - The One Thing by Gary Keller. The ONE Thing: The Surprisingly Simple Truth Behind Extraordinary Results, a nonfiction book by Gary Keller, delivers Keller's business and life ideas, as well as guidance on goal planning, prioritization, focusing, and discovering meaning.  In...

In this week's edition of Philosopher Insights , I share my favorite insights from   'The GAP and the GAIN,'   which is a great book by authors Dan Sullivan and Benjamin Hardy . "This one simple concept is a masterclass on positive psychology, healthy relationships, mental well-being, and high performance.  Everything that psychologists know about how to create a high-functioning an...

In today's episode, I wanted to share a simple exercise that really impacted my life 3 years ago. It's an exercise based on Stephen Covey's great book - The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People . The exercise involves fast-forwarding your life to your last day on earth and using that as motivation to make dramatic changes in your life today.  Begin with the End in Mind. In this episode, we wil...

 In today's podcast, I have extracted my favorite insights from 'The Everyday Hero Manifesto' by Robin Sharma.  Robin Sharma is a Canadian writer, best known for his The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari book series. Sharma worked as a litigation lawyer until age 25, when he self-published MegaLiving, a book on stress management and spirituality. Robin has been leading and teaching the titans of...

In today's Philosopher Byte, I bring you shame and vulnerability researcher Brene Brown who shares a great message about being who you really are and not being concerned about what other people think. Brene is a brilliant writer, and she manages to talk to people from a place very few are willing to bring to the table. Title: "Why your critics aren't the ones who count" You can find this video on...

Welcome to this week's Philosopher Insight where I feature Stephen M.R. Covey's latest book - Trust & Inspire_How Truly Great Leaders Unleash Greatness in Others. Stephen M. R. Covey is an American writer and public speaker and the author of the books: The Speed of Trust, Smart Trust, and now Trust & Inspire. Covey is the co-founder and CEO of CoveyLink Worldw...

In today's Philosopher Byte, James Clear, the author of 'Atomic Habits' connects our habits to getting just 1% better. You will learn the compounding magic of aiming to get just 1% better and how it's important to let our identity drive our actions and not live life like most people who let their feelings drive every behavior. James Clear is the author of the premiere book on habits - Atomic Habit...

Today's episode continues our look at Life Force by Tony Robbins, Peter Diamandis, and Bob Harari. If you have not listened to Life Force - Part I, I highly recommend checking out Episode 5 before listening to Part II. Part II  showcases the future of regenerative medicine, a future that is much closer than you think.   In today's podcast, you will learn about the whole-body MRI, th...

In today's Philosopher Byte, I share a powerful message from former NBA player turned professional speaker, Walter Bond. He achieved greatness by asking the right questions, and he shares his unique journey to the NBA in today's clip. If you would like to listen to the entire clip, you can find it on YouTube. It's called 'Walter Bond | Key Note Speaker| 86th National FFA Convention & Expo' In...

In this week's edition of the Philosopher Insights podcast, I am super excited to release Part I of my favorite insights from Tony Robbins' latest book - Life Force.   If you want to get a glimpse at the incredible developments that are happening across many areas of medicine, and you want to learn more about the future of healthcare, then you will absolutely love this book. It's a 700-p...