15 Awesome Books That Have Made a Difference in My Life

You are very different from me but it’s very likely that we do have one thing in common, a love for learning. Finding a good book to read can be a challenge.

I’m always interested in what others have found meaningful and helpful, so I thought I’d pay it forward by letting you have a peek at some of the books that have molded my life and thoughts.

In this Video:

00:50 – 3 Books on Mind and Spirit
02:03 – 4 Books on Communication, Relationships, and Love
03:52 – 2 Books on Money and Business
04:45 – 6 Personal Development/Success
06:43 – Quote from – Vera Nazarian
07:00 – Affirmation to Move You Forward

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9 Remarkable Dad Quotes to Share This Father’s Day

Maybe you need a light quote to send your dad something new this father’s day or one on a more moving note. I can see my dad in several of these, especially his strength and his calm demeanor to this day.

Over course there are a couple that remind me of his quirky sense of humor even in rough times.

Share the ones that hold special meaning to you and your father.

1. Vincent Carrella

But maybe that's how the world changes, Isaiah. One father, one child, at a time.

“A father is only capable of giving what he has, and what he knows. A good father gives all of himself that is good.”

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5 Things You Want to Do When You Need Life to Be Simpler [infographic]

I remember a few years ago, feeling it awesome to get a smart phone. I thought, “This will make life simpler.” And I was in touch with all my communications, emails, and apps almost instantly.

Then just a couple of months ago a friend gave me a smartwatch with a buzz to my arm and I was able to see all my notifications even faster, with a flick of my wrist. This ended up driving me crazy and I discovered reason why.

In this Video:

00:40 – Is This Little Gremlin Complicating Things for You?
01:00 – Even an Optimist Can Do This
01:20 – Two Books That Can Change Your Perspective and Focus
01:50 – Is Phone Screaming At You? (Science Insight)
02:30 – Kick Perfectionism to the Curb
02:52 – Relationships Should Support You
03:33 – Quote from Joyce Meyer
03:52 – Affirmation to Help You Move Forward

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Top 10 Personal Development Posts (And What They Taught Me)

If you are like me I’m sure you enjoy fresh starts. Getting caught up in a New Year is exciting. One thing that makes the New Year even better is when we stop to see how things went the year year before.

One thing I like to look over is my posts. Knowing what you were most interested makes it possible for me to give you more of what you want and continue to help you in the best possible way I can.

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6 Helpful Apps To Easily Boost Your Personal Growth

I recently discovered that eating late was affecting my sleep negatively. You’re thinking, “I could have told you that. Everyone knows that.” I had heard it too but I wasn’t convinced, until I used a simple app which showed me what was happening.

Though technology has its drawbacks, and can tend to overcrowd our lives with information and distraction, there are a lot of upsides as well. I this post I have some tips for using technology to hack your personal growth and self-care.

In this Video:

00:20 – Six Apps I Use Personally
00:35 – Quality Sleep Increases Cognitive Ability
01:30 – When You Need to Quickly Relax or Concentrate
02:15 – The Personal Assistant of the App World
03:28 – When Good Music is Just What the Doctor Ordered
03:55 – Give Your Brain a Break, Try This
04:45 – Find All Your Favorite Bloggers in Just One Spot
05:30 – Quote from Thomas Jefferson
05:43 – Affirmation to Help You Move Forward

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6 Top Personal Development Blogs You Want To Know About

Why are people always talking about personal development? I’m satisfied with my answer, but I don’t think it’s for everyone, or is it?

When I was younger it was more about trying to figure myself out, now it’s simpler than that. I think it’s a natural part of life but personally I’m a bit of a nerd in this area.

In this Video:

00:10 – You May Have Experienced One of These
00:53 – One of Your 7 Basic Human Needs
01:41 – My Online Mentors
01:39 – This Guy Has a History in This
02:16 – He Likes Wisdom from the East
03:07 – For People Who Love Lists
03:42 – This Guy Wants to Get You Addicted
04:01 – The Giant
04:36 – His Charge Will Give You a Buzz
05:34 – Quote from Napoleon Hill
05:52 – Affirmation to Help You Move Forward

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Have Coffee with Giants Like Tony Robbins

Who would you drop everything for right now, just to be able to sit with and learn from them or to simply get inspired?

I’m not a groupie but boy would I love to sit down and pick some celebrity brains in the personal development world, maybe Tony Robbins, Richard Branson, Robin Sharma ,or Louise Hay for starters.

In this Video:

00:05 – I Live for These Experiences
01:30 – Why First Thing?
02:16 – Shortcut to 40 Years of Growth in Hours
02:48 – Quote from Joseph C. Addison
02:55 – Affirmation to Help You Move Forward

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Use This Low-Tech Tool To Outsmart Procrastination Now

I sometimes latch on to doing something that I like or that is less demanding than some other things I should do. Maybe that’s not the case you with you. Do you simply feel like you get trapped in tasks that seem endless?

Try this tool if you find yourself still not being able to get to the more important things on your list.

In this Video:

00:15 – Tip on Prioritizing Time
01:08-  The Simple but Powerful Tool
02:00 – Don’t Get Pulled Away From Your Focus
02:18 – A Great App I Use
02:45 – Quote from Tony Robbins
03:02 – Affirmation to Help You Move Forward

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