Laurence has been sick in bed for the last 9 days (which is why this episode is being released a week late) and somehow, this incredible champion has fronted up for this episode. We discuss what the true meaning of good and bad luck really is (and if it actually exists) and also look at Listen In The post ITCM 95: Good Luck, Bad Luck & Twists of Fate appeared first on The Wellness Couch ....
Part 2 of this productive day mini-series kicks off at lunch time and takes us through to the end of our day. Laurence mentions 5 books that he’s consumed recently, and shares in the episode what lengths he goes to in order to consume content that inspires him. The 5 books are – Extreme Ownership Legacy Oversubscribed Choose Yourself Anything You Want The post ITCM 94: The Productive Day Revealed Part 2 appeared first on The Wellness Couch ....
Marcus & LT open the book on how their typical day unfolds from the moment they wake up to the moment they go to bed. They reveal their little rituals, their big non-negotiables, their work habits, rest habits and so on. This episode takes you through the first half of the day, from wake up Listen In The post ITCM 93: The Productive Day Revealed Part 1 appeared first on The Wellness Couch ....
For the first time on ITCM, the guys get stuck in to health – predominantly the mindset around decisions around food and exercise. However, in true ITCM fashion, the principles discussed go far beyond health; they transcend all other areas of life – from relationships, career choice, growth and more. The post ITCM 92: When You Know What You Want to Change But You’re Not Changing appeared first on The Wellness Couch ....
Marcus is reading Essentialism by Greg McKeown , and LT has read The Paradox of Choice by Barry Schwartz, and both books discuss the gross domestic impact of today’s modern choice-ridden lifestyle – decision fatigue. Marcus & LT share what they do to reduce decision fatigue – from clothing strategies, email strategies, planning and more. The post ITCM 91: Decision Fatigue appeared first on The Wellness Couch ....
The conversation LT & Marcus discussed in episode 89 concludes on this episode, with 5 keys to a true transformation being discussed. Accountability has been covered, and now it’s time to identify the pitfalls that keep so many people from turning their commitments into reality. The post ITCM 90: The Transformation Process appeared first on The Wellness Couch ....
Marcus & Laurence are fresh back from The Wellness Breakthrough and a key part of the conversation comes back to what it is that drives us to do what we do; to reach for our dreams; to play a big game. Laurence is very clear on what his TWO drivers are, and you are invited to share yours as well. Go to the ITCM Facebook page to check out the picture Laurence referred to in this podcast. The post ITCM 89: Defining What Drives You appeared first on The Wellness Couch ....
Marcus doesn’t like reading eBooks or on kindles. Laurence detests emails (particularly the ones from Marcus!). Marcus loves screen time in the day time and avoids it at night. Laurence doesn’t spend much time in front of a screen during the day. Both like events for the humanity of it all. Where do you draw the line in this high-tech world in order to avoid anti-social behaviour and screen hypnosis? A great discussion about living in the modern world. The post ITCM 88: Balancing The Digital And...
Marcus has just completed a biography on Michael Jackson and can’t help but feel for the sacrifices people make in the pursuit of following their genius. Laurence continues the discussion by raising the concept of “suffering” in order to leave our legacy, and together, the guys ask each other (And you, the listener) whether we are truly doing all we can to live the lives we were born to live. LT mentioned this inspirational speech by Denzel Washington The post ITCM 87: Michael Jackson & The ...
With 2016 upon us, Marcus & LT discuss how NOT to do New Year’s Resolutions and goals in general. It’s easy to get swept up in doing EVERYTHING in one year, however the guys discuss their own wins, fails and learning lessons from it all in the hope that YOU can craft an incredible 2016 Listen In The post ITCM 86: Bring on 2016! Big goals (& big fails) appeared first on The Wellness Couch ....
It’s Christmas time, the New Year is upon us and Laurence is sharing all his vulnerabilities on this episode! LT has made some brave decisions going into the New Year, and discusses how he’s dealing with that, along with the daily “busy-ness” of December and maintaining the “Champion” mind at the time of the year Listen In The post ITCM 85: To Do Or Not To Do What Scares You In 2016 appeared first on The Wellness Couch ....
An ITCM listener Shaun has inspired this podcast. With so many seminars, conferences, retreats, email lists, ebooks, online programs, podcasts, blogs (overwhelmed yet!), and so on available to us – how do we know WHAT to choose and what to avoid? In this podcast episode, Marcus & Laurence share their person experiences in choosing their mentors, events, products, etc. Laurence mentions one of his favourite books, The One Thing , in this episode. The post ITCM 84: Information Overload, Semina...
Laurence was recently caught up in the Bali volcanic ash fiasco, leaving his event in disarray and over 30 people with travel plans to recreate. What followed was an incredible display of teamwork, flexibility and the positive consequences of making decisions under pressure. This podcast episode, as Laurence likes to say, is all about the Listen In The post ITCM 83: Bali, Gold Coast & Decisions Under Pressure appeared first on The Wellness Couch ....
In this podcast episode, we discuss fear and LT’s Spartan race. How far can you go before you turn back when you get scared? When is it too late to turn back, no matter how scared you are? Laurence recounts his recent Spartan race experience where certain physical setbacks threatened his ability to compete. We all have different thresholds when it comes to fear and withdrawing our commitment, which Marcus & Laurence both discuss. The post ITCM 82: The Fear Threshold & The Spartan Race ap...
So Marcus has recently been in Melbourne (with Maya to visit his new niece – Maya’s new cousin – Audrey) and moved less and ate more than he normally would when in his normal routine. This brings up a whole discussion about allowing ourselves to go off track, and most importantly, what’s required to get Listen In The post ITCM 81: What To Do When You Go Off Track appeared first on The Wellness Couch ....
Marcus & LT both run their businesses from home and by their own admission, are “hard workers”. Whilst we’re often being told to “work smarter, not harder”, what does that actually look like, and is there the possibility that this doesn’t always run true? The post ITCM 80: The Working Harder v Working Smarter Debate appeared first on The Wellness Couch ....
After what was without argument the best Wellness Summit (there have been four now), Marcus & LT discuss the key takeaway that attendees unanimously agreed upon. That focusing on ONE THING at any one time is the key to living the life you were born to live. Despite having MORE speakers than ever before and a real threat of there being information overload, people left the Summit with more clarity that we, as organisers, could ever have dreamed of. Laurence gives special mention to The Vitali...
It’s the stuff dreams are made of. A childhood dream became a reality for Australian Jarryd Hayne recently when he made the cut and was officially listed by the San Fransisco 49ers. Now before you think this is an episode about sport, think again. This is about having a dream, a clear vision, a good dose of faith and a willingness to push on, even when your friends, and your countrymen and women think you’re crazy! To find out more about Jarryd Hayne’s story click here To find out more about the...
Meditation – the ultimate mind-quietening exercise that most of us find so difficult to do yet we persevere like anything to master it. In this episode Marcus shares some of his experiences recently and opens up the spiritual can of worms around “other” forms of meditation outside of the traditional means. The post ITCM 77: Should everyone meditate? appeared first on The Wellness Couch ....
What do you ask a man who has worked with companies including Allianz, Anytime Fitness, Fuji Xerox, HP, Suncorp Insurance and more – showing them how to not only make the most of time, but also how to enjoy it in the process? EVERYTHING! This jam-packed interview with productivity guru Colin Boyd covers off so many bases, from slaying the email vampires, distraction, complex and simple tasks, dealing with overwhelm, and so much more. Colin is giving ITCM listeners free access to his Daily Output...
Marcus is 54 pages into The Power of Now (his second attempt at reading the book), whilst LT admits he lasted 10 minutes into the audio version of the book. Tolle’s masterpiece is a worldwide best-selling hit and the guys discuss just how difficult they both find it in today’s world to be present in Listen In The post ITCM 75: Being Present & The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle appeared first on The Wellness Couch ....
It’s currently winter in the southern hemisphere and the guys want to know if there’s a time of the year when you feel more productive or have your mojo. Most people lose it in Winter and we ask “why?”. IS it an excuse? Is it a drop in standards? Is it just part of nature’s natural rhythms. Marcus and LT realise they both enjoy different seasons and share what they do at different times of the year to ensure they are staying on top of their game. The post ITCM 74 : The Seasons of Change appeared...
Whilst there’s lots of “secrets” out there, none may be more powerful than accountability. In this episode Marcus & LT discuss the different ways we can gain accountability in our life, from time, money, peer group and more. The pair share unique and often bizarre ways they keep accountable to certain goals or outcomes. No Listen In The post ITCM 73 : The Secret to Success appeared first on The Wellness Couch ....
Matt Prior is not your average holiday-maker! A pilot by day, an adventure by day-ff, Hong Kong-based Matt has travelled to almost 100 countries. He’s been to the remotest of the remote (in a London cab mind you!), the cold, the hot, and everything in between. What are the similarities amongst human beings when you travel so many countries and cultures? What does happiness and fulfilment look like in some of the harshest conditions in the world? So much to learn, and Matt Prior delivers the less...
This age-old question brings up varying responses from Marcus & LT, yet there is plenty that they both agree on. Do you enter the world a born leader? Is leadership something you cultivate over time? How does it transcend through your friendships, family and professional life? The post ITCM 71: Are leaders born or created (and what are you)? appeared first on The Wellness Couch ....
With the announcement of this year’s Wellness Summit fresh in the minds of Laurence and Marcus, the pair discuss the pros and cons of learning via online sources (like podcasts, online programs, YouTube, etc) and offline courses (like seminars, workshops, personal mentoring, etc.) The post ITCM 70: The Secret To Results: Online vs Offline Learning appeared first on The Wellness Couch ....
Mr Perfect has started CrossFit and feeling in the best shape of his life. How did Laurence go with a new habit? What demons did he face? Was it all smooth-sailing or did he succumb to excusitis. The post ITCM 69: Case Study in Habits: Laurence starts CrossFit appeared first on The Wellness Couch .
Laurence has been without power due to the storms in Sydney and Marcus’s office space was turned upside down after a recent house-move. The pair discuss how they dealt with a forced change in routine and environment, and what we can learn from these experiences. The post ITCM 68: Routine & Attachments (In the Eye of the Storm!) appeared first on The Wellness Couch ....
Marcus is in the middle of grieving the passing of his sister-in-law which leads into a conversation on the many different ways human beings deal with death. Marcus and Laurence draw on their own experiences and on some more public and well-known deaths in order to demonstrate how important it is to give death an empowering Listen In The post ITCM 67: The Mindset of Dealing With Death appeared first on The Wellness Couch ....
The personal growth industry is obsessed with teaching us about long-term visions and goals for your life that actually extend beyond your life. Marcus & Laurence quickly fess up to say that they suck at this. Neither Marcus or LT know what their life will be about beyond the next 12 months, and even that is a stretch. So in this episode the pair talk about dealing with the changing belief that our life is dedicated to one particular purpose, and how to be TOTALLY OK with that 🙂 The post IT...
