“Until you are happy with who you are, you will never be happy because of what you have.” - Zig Ziglar What is happiness? Why are so many people living futures they do not want? Can you really be happy right now in a world that is full of challenges? If you want to know the answers to these questions, then listen as I unfold insights on happiness including the happiness equation. We have also set up our Speaker Academy where anyone can join particularly if you aspire to give presentations. Be pa...
Feb 03, 2023•24 min•Season 3Ep. 259
“Go after what it is that creates meaning in your life and then trust yourself to handle the stress that follows.” - Kelly McGonigal Human beings are incredible because they have the capacity to endure difficulties and stress , but how much can we take until we finally break? How do we cope with stress and avoid being addicted to living a life we do not want? Stress is a state of mental or emotional tension resulting from adverse circumstances. It puts our mind and body in an emergency state to ...
Jan 31, 2023•29 min•Season 3Ep. 258
“All humans are entrepreneurs, not because they should start companies, but because the will to create is encoded in human DNA, and creation is the essence of entrepreneurship.” - Reid Hoffman , co-founder of LinkedIn Entrepreneurs are people who come up with brilliant ideas and take risks in the pursuit of profit. They have a burning desire to do something. Entrepreneurs put their ideas into action no matter how challenging it is to gain big rewards. Being an entrepreneur gives you the flexibil...
Jan 24, 2023•32 min•Season 3Ep. 257
“Imagination is more important than knowledge. For knowledge is limited to all we now know and understand, while imagination embraces the entire world, and all there ever will be to know and understand.” - Albert Einstein Did you know that you have a brilliance in you that you can tap into to be great? We all want to succeed or to be better because, as human beings, that is our innate goal. However, this is quite difficult for many people as their view of themselves and the misalignment of their...
Jan 17, 2023•50 min•Season 3Ep. 256
“The future depends on what we do in the present.” - Mahatma Gandhi The year 2023 has started and this is the time when most people think about their resolutions. Have you thought about yours? Are they really that necessary to have a fantastic year? What if I told you that a resolution is not the answer, and a revolution is better? Furthermore, there are other things you must do to have a better life. In today’s episode, I am going to tell you how you can make 2023 your best year , so keep liste...
Jan 10, 2023•49 min•Season 3Ep. 255
“To know and not to do is to not know.” - Stephen Covey The new year has finally begun. This is another opportune time to set new goals , but before that, I want to thank everyone who has been listening to our podcast. I am delighted to say it is already in its seventh year . Have you set your goals for 2023? Are you aiming for a better you or would you rather drift aimlessly and continue to live the life you do not want? Can you figure out who your future self could be? More importantly, are yo...
Jan 07, 2023•49 min•Season 3Ep. 254
“The biggest battle in life is with yourself.” - Dennis Prager Yesterday marked the 7th year of this podcast and once again I want to thank everyone who listens to the Future Self Podcast with Pete Cohen . Today I am going to give you insights into overcoming your greatest battle . What is your greatest struggle? It is the resistance within yourself . Resistance is the act of fighting against something that is attacking you. It is a force that acts to stop the progress of something or make it sl...
Jan 04, 2023•25 min•Season 3Ep. 253
“Procrastination itself is a failure - failure to utilize your innate talents. When you procrastinate, you’re failing to believe in yourself.” - Dr. Travis Bradberry Procrastination is putting off doing something. We procrastinate for several reasons and one of them is that man has been designed to conserve energy to survive. Another reason is that we do not want to get out of the familiarities in our life. We do not want to sacrifice the little rewards we get because we do not see ourselves as ...
Dec 27, 2022•37 min•Season 3Ep. 252
“There is nothing noble in being superior to your fellowmen. True nobility lies in being superior to your former.” - Ernst Hemingway A festive Christmas to everyone. We have so much to celebrate and be thankful for this season. We have surpassed life’s struggles, including the devastating effects of the Covid-19 pandemic. As you gear up for the coming year, new opportunities await , but have you thought about how your life is going to be? Will it be the time for you to master yourself to be some...
Dec 24, 2022•32 min•Season 3Ep. 251
“The miracle of gratitude is that it shifts your perception to such an extent that it changes the world you see.” - Dr. Robert Holden Have you taken the time out today to thank someone who has touched your life or think about the things you should be thankful for? Has your mind been clouded by all the hurt, frustrations, and negativities in the world that you forget to appreciate and see the beauty in everything? Gratitude is a virtue that everyone must practice every day. It is being thankful a...
Dec 20, 2022•29 min•Season 3Ep. 250
“The state of your life is nothing more than a reflection of the state of your mind.” - Wayne Dyer The year is near its end and, for most people, this is the time to think about resolutions and make changes . However, have you really looked at yourself and thought about what your thoughts and actions have resulted in? Have you mismanaged yourself and ended up living a life you do not want? What if I told you that you can change your situation and that you have a tool within you that can boost yo...
Dec 13, 2022•33 min•Season 3Ep. 249
“It is in your moments of decision that your destiny is shaped.” - Tony Robbins I am sure you know Robert Downey Jr , one of the most inspirational, influential actors and producers of all time, but do you know how he became successful? Robert Downey Jr was not always the famous and successful actor he is today. He used to be just as ordinary as any of us. He was even addicted to drugs and alcohol. How did he rise from being an alcoholic and a drug addict to the famous actor he is today? Tune in...
Dec 06, 2022•19 min•Season 3Ep. 248
“Only you have the power to determine whether your future mimics your past.” - Skip Prichard Are you taking steps to be your future self? Do you know who your future self is? Future Self is simply the person you are becoming, the person you will be in the years to come. It is important to choose and decide who you are going to be because this gives you a purpose and a goal. Human beings are, by nature, goal-driven; everything we do is for a goal. Knowing your goal and being guided by it helps yo...
Nov 29, 2022•25 min•Season 3Ep. 247
“It’s my job to plant the seed and it takes only one person to plant the seed.” - Wally Green Are you aware that Ping-Pong has been instrumental in achieving good relationships between countries? What does it take to spread peace worldwide? What can you do to make the world a better place? Today, I am going to talk to Wally Green , the amazing person who used his sport to fulfill his diplomatic goals in North Korea. His incredible story is one that will astound you. He grew up in a place full of...
Nov 22, 2022•1 hr 10 min•Season 3Ep. 246
“Live as if you were living already for the second time and as if you acted the first time as wrongly as you are about to act now!” - Viktor Frankl Is it possible for a man to dominate life by finding meaning in his life? Can you find your own meaning in life? Can your greatest test become your greatest testimonial, your legacy? What is your mission in life? We can gather great wisdom from the teachings of Viktor Frankl . Insights that we apply in our own lives can inspire and guide us to be the...
Nov 19, 2022•32 min•Season 3Ep. 245
“Whatever man can conceive and believe, man can achieve.” - Napoleon Hill Are you supernatural ? Would you answer this question the same as most people would respond and say, “No, I’m just me, there is nothing special about me.” What if I told you that you can be supernatural and that you can do great things? We can all be supernatural . Supernatural is attributed to some force beyond scientific understanding or the laws of nature. It is when we do something super incredible, but we often do not...
Nov 15, 2022•34 min•Season 3Ep. 244
“Always be yourself, express yourself, have faith in yourself, do not go out and look for a successful personality and duplicate it.” - Bruce Lee People have always put great value on someone’s personality. When applying for a job or even when choosing friends and people one interacts with, personality is given the utmost consideration. But have you given thought to your own personality ? How do you value your personality? How does it affect your life? Is it hindering you from having a better li...
Nov 08, 2022•23 min•Season 3Ep. 243
“Your beliefs become your thoughts, your thoughts become your words, your words become your actions, your actions become your habits, your habits become your values, your values become your destiny.” - Mahatma Gandhi Do you know who your future self is? Are you aware that what you think, feel, and do directly impacts the person you are becoming? Do you have a relationship with that person? Do you really listen to your future self? Listen to my guests, Dr. Ray Sylvester and Paul Hurcomb as we dis...
Nov 01, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Season 3Ep. 242
“We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.” - Aristotle Habits shape our identity. It is our survival mechanism that helps us find ways to evolve by learning . When we learn, we start to exist. However, once we get comfortable , we stop evolving . There are good habits and there are those which limit us from having a more successful, fulfilling life. How have your habits affected your existence? Have the routines you have instilled in you pushed you to greater h...
Oct 25, 2022•27 min•Season 3Ep. 241
“If I have the belief that I can do it, I shall surely acquire the capacity to do it even if I may not have it at the beginning.” - Mahatma Gandhi Belief is a state of mind in which trust or confidence is placed in a person or thing. Our belief affects every single aspect of our life and gives us a vision of our future . Therefore, if you believe that you are incapable of doing it, chances are you will not achieve what you so desire. What do you really believe? Are you one of those who think tha...
Oct 18, 2022•27 min•Season 3Ep. 240
Shut The Duck UP - Mental Strength To Perform At Your Best You might be wondering why this podcast is called “Shut the Duck Up!” The duck refers to the inner voice that we all have. If we desire a different result in any area of our lives, we need a different dialogue in our head. And that’s what this podcast is about. This recording was created in Dubai as it workshop I delivered on the title. So here’s a question for you: What three things do you believe that are costing you greatly in multipl...
Oct 12, 2022•57 min•Season 3Ep. 239
“The meaning of life is not simply to exist, to survive, but to move ahead; to go up, to achieve, to conquer.” - Arnold Schwarzenegger What is the meaning of life ? Has this question ever crossed your mind, or have you been too preoccupied with your daily survival? What if spending time to reflect on this inquiry would dramatically change your life for the better? Would you then spend time thinking about your life’s meaning? Today I am going to do just that. I am going to give you insights into ...
Oct 11, 2022•23 min•Season 3Ep. 238
Why should mental health be a global priority? Simply because mental health problems are more prevalent now and the numbers are alarming. According to the World Bank, as of last year almost 1 billion people live with mental disorder and 1 person commits suicide every 40 seconds. Many people do not realise that they live by the hormones of stress and fear and that mental health problems such as depression, anxiety, bipolar, schizophrenia, addiction and stress stop them from living a more fulfilli...
Oct 10, 2022•41 min•Season 3Ep. 237
Unlocking The New Science of Success - How To Become Your Future Self You are about to listen to a live recording of a motivation session I delivered to business leaders in Dubai. 🛑🟩🛑🟩🛑🟩🛑🟩 Change your habits the fun, easy, and simple way. Download the Stop One Start One Habit Tracker app now! Set your intentions, stop the habits that have limited you, and start living the great life you have always wanted. Take advantage of the great features anywhere you go. This app allows you to have ...
Oct 06, 2022•55 min•Season 3Ep. 236
“If you do not know to ask the right question, you discover nothing.” - Dr. W. Edwards Deming People have a habit of asking why , even children would automatically ask why whenever we explain or answer their questions. As adults, we would often ask why when we are in distress. We would even talk to ourselves and ask: why is this happening to me, why is my life so depressing, why is my life meaningless, why is it that no matter how hard I try or how hard I work, I cannot seem to have a better lif...
Oct 04, 2022•30 min•Season 3Ep. 235
“Stop lying to yourself. When we deny our own truth, we deny our own potential.” - Steve Maraboli Each of us, yes not only you, not only me, but all of us have lied to ourselves once or probably even multiple times in our lives. You might even be lying to yourself right now as you are reading this, but are you happy with the lies that you have told yourself? Where has it gotten you? Has it really helped you be the person you want to be, or has it led you to a life of discontentment? If you have ...
Sep 27, 2022•26 min•Season 2Ep. 234
“If you keep telling the same sad small story, you will keep living the same sad small life.” - Jean Houston Are you in a wave of déjà vu ? Do you feel like nothing is changing, nothing is improving, and that achieving your goals is drifting farther and farther away from you? Do you want to continue living the way you are right now? Is it doing you good or do you want to do better? If so, allow me to show you how you can have a more exciting and fulfilling life. Stop living a stagnant life and s...
Sep 20, 2022•30 min•Season 3Ep. 233
“It is a peculiarity of man that he can only live by looking to the future.” - Viktor Frankl Most people are living a life they do not want because they fail to realize that their present selves do not need to be their future selves. They have become unaware that their repeated actions are leading them to a stagnant life . They have an identity that is committed to short-term rewards . What is identity ? Who are you committed to becoming? Are you aware that you have the power to change and choos...
Sep 13, 2022•25 min•Season 3Ep. 232
“When your mind is preoccupied, your impulses - not your long-term goals - will guide your choices.” - Kelly McGonigal Are you one of the many people who easily give in to the temptations of eating sweets, smoking, drinking alcohol, buying things you do not need, or just sitting and going through social media for hours? Do you realise that giving in to temptations only provides temporary satisfaction and hinders you from becoming a better person? To have a better life one needs to have the willp...
Sep 06, 2022•26 min•Season 3Ep. 231
“High performers cultivate joy by how they think, what they focus on, and how they engage in and reflect on their days. It’s a choice.” - Brendon Burchard Everyone wants to be part of the elite, the top class, and I am sure you want to be one of them as well, but why aren’t you? What is stopping you from being exceptional? Do you realize that the things you do every day can prevent you from being the achiever that you could have been? You have the power within you to excel, to supersede others, ...
Aug 30, 2022•34 min•Season 3Ep. 230
