This book proposes viewing rest as an active lifetime requirement. Across two parts (Stimulating Creativity and Sustaining Creativity) the author uses meticulous research and detailed case studies of the strategies used by wildly creative people across history. Rest is when the brain switches on a Default Mode Network (DMN) and cognition becomes inward focused. ThisContinue reading "Rest – Alex Soojung-Kim Pang"
Essentialism – Greg McKeown
This book is an invitation to simplify. Greg McKeown outlines three principles that get underneath the tactics of time management: explore, eliminate, and execute. Essentialism is developing our self-awareness and clarity to allow us the disciplined pursuit of less. Using personal stories (the author shares how he interrupted the birth of his child to dealContinue reading "Essentialism – Greg McKeown"
Five-A: Complicating Factors "I could hear him talking to himself. Loudly."
I've never looked at spice pots...in the same way ever again Welcome to Part Five-A! [updated for Movember!] Just when I thought life couldn't get more interesting or absurd...this happened. Reminder: _Men/ Young Men: seriously - learn to check your testicles regularly please - see here* _Women: get the gentlemen in your life to check theirContinue reading "Five-A: Complicating Factors "I could hear him talking to himself. Loudly.""
Jonathan Livingston Seagull – Richard Bach
This book is about a seagull who explores what it means to fly - but it's actually a fable about life. Early on in the book Jonathan teaches himself to fly at 214 mph - terminal velocity for a seagull. Learning can be seen as the willingness to explore and go beyond our limits. JonathanContinue reading "Jonathan Livingston Seagull – Richard Bach"
Getting Things Done – David Allen
This is a book for building productivity habits - from the ground up. David Allen outlines five steps: capture, clarify, organise, reflect, and engage - that detail the Getting Things Done (GTD) methodology. The approach defines productivity as owning your attention, being present in the moment, doing exactly what you ought to be doing. ReadingContinue reading "Getting Things Done – David Allen"
Atomic Habits – James Clear
This book is about how to build habits. James Clear outlines the Four Laws of Behaviour Change in straightforward language using stories, personal experiences, and research. The laws are: Cue (make it obvious), Craving (make it attractive), Response (make it easy), and Reward (make it satisfying). From its first sentence, the opening chapter is aContinue reading "Atomic Habits – James Clear"
Integrity – S01E08 – SAIYSW
Integrity is a powerful and profound concept. In my opinion - misunderstood and overused. But what does it *really* mean? And how can be applied to empower us instead of demean our sense of who we are? In this episode (the season one finale) I cover three definitions of integrity: 1) Integrity is doing theContinue reading "Integrity – S01E08 – SAIYSW"
Four: Control The Narrative/ It's A Great Feature
My first message using a WhatsApp broadcast - It's A Great Feature Welcome to Part Four [updated for Movember!] I experienced an undercurrent of stronger emotions as I wrote this. I wasn't aware until I snapped at Davina after writing it. Doing these posts is like re-living the experience - and it helps at the sameContinue reading "Four: Control The Narrative/ It's A Great Feature"
Meditation – S01E07 – SAIYSW
Meditation is frequently discussed in the world of self-development. But what is it? When I told someone that I meditate daily, they asked if I sit cross-legged, holding my fingers together saying 'omm'. That's the stereotype. Yet there is much more to it because it's a simple tool that can support our mental health byContinue reading "Meditation – S01E07 – SAIYSW"
Gratitude – S01E06 – SAIYSW
Gratitude is popular *everywhere*. There are inspirational quotes shared across social media saying how powerful it is. But what is it really? In this episode I define gratitude and mention a great book about self-development - that's has a scientific basis. Richard Wiseman wrote 59 Seconds: Think a Little, Change a Lot in response toContinue reading "Gratitude – S01E06 – SAIYSW"
James D'Souza 