Category: A better world

A better world, Communication, Effectiveness, Leadership Development, Personal Development, psychology

Do hard things by Steve Magness

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When thinking of the word “tough,” many people think of a John-Wayne-type: someone who suffers silently, stoically ignores pain, and wouldn’t be caught dead talking about their feelings. But according to author Steve Magness this popular image of toughness is deeply flawed and needs to be revised.

In his thought-provoking book ‘Do Hard Things’ he proposes that toughness isn’t projecting confidence; it’s uncovering authenticity. See, true toughness begins long before we reach the playing field or the conference stage. It starts with how we assess the situation and our capabilities. Our expectations set the stage for our biological reaction.

True resilience comes from being honest with ourselves, from aligning our expectations and reality! Being honest with ourselves allows us to relentlessly pursue our goals, which inevitably improves our endurance and performance. 

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A better world, Communication, Effectiveness, Entrepreneurship, Leadership Development, Personal Development, psychology

‘Step up’ – Lead in Six Moments that Matter By Henry Evans and Colm Foster

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: ”Leadership is not a job title but an Action”! So goes the main premise in a wonderful book I recently read. It’s written by Henry Evans and Colm Foster, and it’s called ‘Step up’. In a nutshell, the book suggests that no matter your title or place on the organization chart, you can be a leader – or, more precisely, you have the potential to exercise leadership!

Put in other words – Every day, all-day employees worldwide find themselves in situations where they have a choice! – To shine or let opportunity pass them by.

The book is divided into six chapters, each providing a unique piece to the overall puzzle of self-asserted leadership.

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A better world, Communication, Leadership Development, Personal Development, psychology

Give and Take By Adam Grant

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This week I read ‘Give and Take’ By Adam Grant. The book has the subtitle ‘Why Helping Others Drives Our Success’ and is, in its essence, a groundbreaking insight into the surprising forces determining if people rise to the top of the success ladder or sink to the bottom.

The basic premise of the book is that most people fit into one of three reciprocity styles:

  • Givers – who ‘give more than they get.’
  • Takers who ‘get more than they give.’
  • And Matchers who ‘balance give and take’ and are willing to exchange favors but careful not to be exploited.

Every time you interact with someone, your chosen style reveals itself. The decision is all yours, and what you choose can significantly impact your chances for success in Life, Business, and Love!

I like to think I am a giver – how about you??

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A better world, Personal Development, psychology

Super Life By Darin Olien

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There are many advantages of having a mom who is a professional Youtuber/Housewife. I am almost always home for cooking and driving purposes (teenage boys are always hungry and equally often need a lift …), and even though they are big and can handle themselves, I sense that they still appreciate me being here when they are sick or sad or happy 😊 Also having read more than 140 books on Self-Development, parenting, communication, interpersonal relationship, etc. the last few years gives me a good starting point for awesome mom-hood (most of the time 😉).

One of the disadvantages is that every week when I read a new book, they become guinea pigs for whatever new ‘fab’, leadership style, or communication skills I just have learned. Which sometimes drives them crazy.

This week I read ‘Super Life’ by Darin Olien – a super inspiring book that immediately made me want to eat healthier… Raw broccoli, spinach, and quinoa are now a daily part of my diet and, as you may have guessed, also on the menu for the boys!!

Luckily, they seem actually to be enjoying it, and hopefully, we will all live longer and healthier lives because of it!!

‘Super Life’ puts forward the simple but radical theory that you can fundamentally improve your physical and mental health simply by utilizing five life forces: Quality Nutrition, Hydration, Oxygenation, Alkalization, And Detoxification.

Together, these five life forces provide us with an entirely new way of thinking about health and well-being.

If you, too, are interested in joining the ‘broccoli cult’ 😉 or just feel curious about what Darin Olien has to say, you can start by watching our animated summary of the book.

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Courage is calling By Ryan Holiday

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The brave don’t despair. They believe. They are not cynical; they care. They think there is stuff worth dying for – that good and evil exist. They know that life has problems but would rather be part of the solution than a bystander.

Ryan Holiday

This quote comes from the highly motivational book ‘Courage is calling’ by Ryan Holiday. The book explores the idea of bravery and discloses the power of displaying courage. Through inspirational stories and anecdotes about historical and contemporary leaders, Holiday:

– Defines the characteristics of courage,

– Teaches us how to conquer fear,

– And guides us in becoming more courageous (one small step at a time).

 A crucial premise is that we live in a world where fear runs rampant! Where people: 

– Stand on the sidelines instead of speaking out against injustice,

– Go blindly along with convention instead of forming their own opinions

– And turn a blind eye to the ugly realities of modern life!

And because of this, we need courage more than ever. We need the courage of whistleblowers and risk-takers. We need the courage of activists and adventurers. We need the courage of writers who speak the truth—and the courage of leaders to listen.

By the way, as I was writing this blog post, I realized that this is the 4th book by Ryan Holiday that I have summarized this year. I guess I must really like his work; I hope you will enjoy the summary as well 😊 You can watch it here:

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