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"Marching with Marcus" clips unpack the ancient wisdom of the Stoics to help us live better today. Sunday 5 Sept was Father's Day over here in Australia, so I was doing some soul searching about what makes a good dad. Drawing on Stoic philosophy, and one of Marcus’ most famous quotes, I think focusing on these four areas is a great place to start: 1. Prioritise teaching values 2. Provide a safe loving environment 3. Lead by example (what you do is more important than what you say) 4. “Live each day as if it were your last, without frenzy, without apathy, without pretence.” The opposite of frenzy is calm, the opposite of apathy is empathy, the opposite of pretence is honesty. Thanks, Marcus, for some great parenting advice!

In the self-help game we're often looking up to, and trying to learn from, extraordinary people. The idea is that we take those learnings and embed them into our own lives so that we can achieve some of what they've achieved, ultimately becoming more "successful" ourselves. On the surface that seems like a good strategy. However, if you scratch under the surface, it's a completely sh#t strategy. That's because we're trying to learn the wrong things from these extraordinarily ordinary people. Don't get me wrong, they have a lot to teach us, however, you need to focus more on how and why they do what they do, rather than what they're achieving. Because at the end of the day, no matter how extraordinary you are on the outside, on the inside we're pretty much the same.

MOZ Pit members access only... Can a glass of water, star jumps, a smile, and push ups (Habit Stack) change your life? Maybe, maybe not, however, they've been helping me kickstart my day and shift the dial...

Like many I'm struggling with home schooling during an extended Coronavirus lockdown here in Sydney. So, in this clip I unpack a few strategies that I've been trying to use (not always successfully) to become a better parent.

I love this quote by Gilbert Enoka, the Manager of Leadership for the All Blacks. Wise words for anyone who manages teams.

If you're interested in improving your performance, coaching (yourself or others), and you're open to a bit of meditation, then there is a heck of a lot to like about this book.

In this clip I give advice on why you're better off aiming for 'good enough' when it comes to managing your time and performance. And, the difference between aiming for perfection and having an inspiring Big Hairy Audacious Goal (BHAG). Then I wrap it up with a focus on mental-health and a great quote by Anne Lamott: "Perfection is shallow, unreal, and fatally uninteresting."

2 months into Lockdown 2.0 here in Sydney. So, I thought today I'd share a Stoic technique to help you put things in perspective when dealing with something like the Coronavirus. PS: Marching with Marcus Aurelius clips are where I unpack the ancient wisdom of the Stoics, and how their lessons can help us live a better life today.

Purpose-led habits are the most powerful types of habits that you can create, and then embed into your daily routine.

4 simple ways music can give you an important lift, help you focus, de-stress, make you happier, and I'm sure a whole lot more too...

The Game of Life is an analogy I use to help explain the 3-Step positive behaviour change process we guide our clients through so that they can become "The World's Best You" in the game of life.

MOZ Pit members access only... To state the bleeding obvious happiness and stress are linked. In this clip I talk about how you can better manage your stress levels. Become happier by understanding what true success is, and changing your view of time. It's a slightly longer video than normal, in part because understanding success and time is so important for you to live a good life.

Some of the smartest and happiest people in the world have been telling us a version of this quote forever... The more you give, the more you get. It took me a little while to figure this out for myself, and importantly take action to do something about it. But it's never too late, and since I've started giving more, 100% I've been getting more!

Ryan turns ancient wisdom from the Stoics into modern day lessons that we can use to live a 'good life'. This is an entertaining read on how to use Stoic principles to help turn any obstacle into an opportunity.

MOZ Pit members access only... Purposeful practice is a little bit like deliberate practice, but not as difficult. For us mere mortals at Mindhabit, we believe it's more effective than trying to implement a deliberate practice routine into your life. If you're interested in getting better at anything, then purposeful practice is a great process for you to learn and then take action with.

One of my top three favourite books - that I've discovered so far - on spirituality, enlightenment, philosophy, and how to improve the way you think. Oh, and of course the power of living in the now!

A must read if you're interested in getting better at getting better, ancient Chinese wisdom, mindfulness, Daoism, and the list goes on.

This is where I ramble on about philosophy, consciousness, and spirituality. PS: A ramble is: a] to walk aimlessly or for pleasure, and b] to talk or write at length in a confused or inconsequential way. In the "Rambling with Ram Dass" clips, I ramble on about the important stuff in life – philosophy, consciousness, and spirituality – stuff that people spend their whole lives studying. Stuff that I don’t fully understand. Each clip covers something that I’ve learned, that resonated with me, and importantly has either made me look at life differently, or start to live mine better. Why are they called “Rambling with Ram Dass”? Because he's one of my gurus when it comes to all this stuff, and his name rhymes with rambling.

Man, this book has a lot to give... However, at least for me, it was also a pretty tough read, so I didn't read it! I listened to it. Whilst it's long, if you're interested in psychology, and why people make the choices they do, then this is a must read by a winner of the Nobel Prize.

Today I'm quickly unpacking 2 elements of our Habit Stack. They are: 1] Sparks, which are "cues" in your habit loop. And 2] Implementation Intentions, which are self-regulation strategies that psychologists have been using for years to get people to more easily change their behaviour. For those that don't know a Habit Stack is our 4-Step process that you go through in under 5-minutes to start embedding between 2 to 4 healthy new habits.

Quick fixes usually don't last. "Magic bullets" and "secrets to success" are so magic and secret that they don't really exist. However, there are some simple techniques that we can all learn from exceptional people, to live happier and healthier. This 5 min morning routine is one of them.

Kick "Imposter Syndrome" down the road. And, stop listening to that nasty little voice in your head telling you that you're not good enough.

MOZ Pit members access only... Unpacking everyday mindfulness a bit, including how it's helping me break less stuff!

Five-2-Thrive Habits are the habits and routines that the world's most exceptional athletes, artists, and icons practice everyday to live happy and fulfilled lives. Eating Smart is one of the Five-2-Thrive (F2T) Habits, and this 'Eating Smart' Tip is an oldie bit a goodie, it's about taking a break after you finish your meal (before you decide whether or not to have a second helping).

Meditation is not something I'm very good at,. But, time and time again I am reminded of the importance of maintaining some form or daily meditation or mindfulness technique to improve not just my mental-health, but my performance as well.

Five-2-Thrive Habits live in the daily routines of the world's most exceptional athletes, artists, and icons. It turns out that if you embed these types of habits into your life, you will give yourself the best chance of succeeding in whatever it is you want to succeed at!

This clip is all about how keeping an open mind, and remaining curious, can help us better cope with stressful events and failure.

In this episode I discuss how you can use detachment to create more balance becoming better and more effective at whatever it is you're doing. I ramble on about caring versus not-caring, fate versus freewill, and detachment versus attachment... And throw in a bit of parenting advice from a Police Negotiator. PS: A ramble is: a] to walk aimlessly or for pleasure, and b] to talk or write at length in a confused or inconsequential way. In the "Rambling with Ram Dass" clips, I ramble on about the important stuff in life – philosophy, consciousness, and spirituality – stuff that people spend their whole lives studying. Stuff that I don’t fully understand. Each clip covers something that I’ve learned, that resonated with me, and importantly has either made me look at life differently, or start to live mine better. Why are they called “Rambling with Ram Dass”? Because he's one of my gurus when it comes to all this stuff, and his name rhymes with rambling.

I lovely little book from one of my favourite contemporary fiction writers.

In this episode, I discuss whether life is a zero sum game? For you to win, does someone else have to lose? I don't think so... PS: A ramble is: a] to walk aimlessly or for pleasure, and b] to talk or write at length in a confused or inconsequential way. In the "Rambling with Ram Dass" clips, I ramble on about the important stuff in life – philosophy, consciousness, and spirituality – stuff that people spend their whole lives studying. Stuff that I don’t fully understand. Each clip covers something that I’ve learned, that resonated with me, and importantly has either made me look at life differently, or start to live mine better. Why are they called “Rambling with Ram Dass”? Because he's one of my gurus when it comes to all this stuff, and his name rhymes with rambling.