The marshmallow experiment proves the power of patience. When you can delay gratification/reward, you’re more likely to have success in your life. The concept of patience ties perfectly into what we discussed in previous episodes. Having patien

How to become the experiencer

Feb 8th, 2021 14m 11s

Our thoughts and emotions tend to carry us away. We believe that we are our thoughts and feelings. What if there was a way to become the experiencer of our thoughts and emotions? What would happen then to the intensity of our feelings? How migh

Two ways of living your life

Feb 1st, 2021 14m 29s

This episode is about the fundamental choice that you have in life. There are two ways to go about living your life. I illustrate those two ways by giving the example of public speaking and being criticized by someone. The inspiration for this

How our preferences rule our emotional life

Jan 25th, 2021 7m 14s

Every emotional reaction is cause by something hitting our internal system of preferences. In this episode, I share examples of that mechanism and how understanding our preference systems can help us raise the quality of our lives.

Why do we hold on to negative emotions?

Jan 18th, 2021 8m 5s

Explore with me the connection between having a self-image and holding on to negative emotions. This talk by Yogi Krishnamurti inspired this episode: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=UhHMoiSk63A.

I have enough time

Jan 11th, 2021 4m 20s

This Episode is about a technique that I discovered doing a yoga practice. It will help you to get back into the present moment and help you relax.

Two ways to draw Da Vinci‘s Mona Lisa and what it means for our life

Jan 4th, 2021 11m 36s

There are two ways to draw the Mona Lisa. The first way is to draw it like a picture by numbers. The second way is to outline the Mona Lisa with a pencil sketch, and the add layer upon layer of detail until it is in color and full resolution. B

What if you are already enough?

Dec 28th, 2020 6m 53s

We keep striving, pursuing goal, trying to please everyone, so that we feel better. And so that we feel “enough.” What if you believed that you are already enough? What would change for us?

Can goals make us unhappy, stressed, and depressed?

Dec 21st, 2020 10m 43s

In this episode, I question the widely known assumption that goals are essential to being happy and successful. Are they really, though? Or is there an alternative?

Take a breath to refocus on what’s important

Dec 14th, 2020 3m 32s

What is urgent is often not important. Focusing on the urgent puts us onto the hamster wheel, making it impossible to know whether or not we work on what’s important to us. Find out why it is beneficial just to take a breath.

Let it sit and let your brain do the work in the background

Dec 7th, 2020 3m 46s

Ever got stuck writing an important email, then this strategy might help. It is tempting to exert your will and get it done. But there is a more elegant way.

Empty your brain to make room for new ideas

Nov 30th, 2020 3m 59s

New ideas need space to develop. Learn about an easy method to empty your brain.

Decisions

Nov 23rd, 2020 4m 11s

Decisions are between you and what you want. Find out why making decisions is key to keep moving forward.

The Gap

Nov 16th, 2020 5m 18s

The radio personality Ira Glass talks about the Gap. Find out how this concept can help you move forward.

Joy

Nov 9th, 2020 8m 1s

Isn’t it all about finding joy in the journey? What if you could find joy in everything you do? How would your life be different?

Momentum

Nov 2nd, 2020 8m 45s

How can we sustain our momentum when we are in the creative process? How can we capitalize on our individual frequency of momentum?

Motivation

Oct 26th, 2020 6m 43s

A simple shift of focus can increase your motivation.

Options

Oct 19th, 2020 4m 26s

Having options can help you keep moving forward.

Pause

Oct 12th, 2020 6m 15s

We are caught in the vortex of busyness. We can’t see where we are heading. What would happen if we paused?

Character

Oct 6th, 2020 7m 34s

Let me introduce you to my hero Chris Wallace. He stood up to Trump, Biden, and his Fox News colleagues for what is right. Be inspired by his courage and character. And remember, “Wear the damn mask!”

Openings

Oct 5th, 2020 6m 13s

Our environment is ever-changing. Sometimes there are these openings of opportunity for something great. And it’s all about going for it and trying to make a touchdown as Barack Obama describes it.

Confidence

Oct 4th, 2020 5m 55s

Taking shot is not only important in basketball but also in life. Are you ready to take the shot and live with the consequences. Explore how this might be relevant for you to move forward.

Visualize

Oct 3rd, 2020 6m 42s

There’s another obstacle that can stop you from bringing change to the world. In this episode, I reflect on what happens if you visualize your goal, and if you don’t.

Perfection

Oct 1st, 2020 7m 8s

What would happen if you removed the barrier of perfection and overcame the gremlin that stands between you, making an impact in this world and remaining stuck?