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"

Habits – S01E05 – SAIYSW

Habits are currently a popular topic in self-development. Three books and their ideas stand out - and in this episode I summarise their ideas. They are (in the order in which I read them): 1) The Power of Habit - Charles Duhigg 2) Atomic Habits - James Clear, and 3) Tiny Habits - BJ FoggContinue reading "Habits – S01E05 – SAIYSW"

Responsibility – S01E04 – SAIYSW

Perhaps responsibility has different meanings. In this episode I discuss how it can be useful to think of my life as being down to me. I am 'response-able'. Books mentioned: 1) The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People - Stephen Covey (This was the book that started my whole self-development journey) 2) Man's Search for MeaningContinue reading "Responsibility – S01E04 – SAIYSW"