One of the risks of modern life is the belief that the path to our happiness and success are hidden in some future time frame. It's easy to fall into the trap of thinking 'one day' things will work out and everything will come together for us. When we live with too much of a future orientation we can end up overlooking the importance of bringing our best to the work that is right in front of us. Thankfully, this is not a new problem. Many of the greatest men and women in history have helped us u...
Jul 20, 2022•8 min•Season 6Ep. 77
In a world obsessed with blame and being a victim, complaining has been elevated to a form of civic religion. Misery loves company and complaining about your life will always see you quickly surrounded by plenty of low energy people ready to reinforce your limited and usually inaccurate perception of reality. In today's episode I want to encourage you to make sure that complaining is no longer a part of your daily reality. Complaining changes nothing and will leave you feeling worse. It's got to...
Jul 19, 2022•14 min•Season 6Ep. 76
Never in human history has it been easier to become distracted from doing the deep work we need to do or from investing in the relationships that matter the most. In today's episode I start with another great insight from Marcus Aurelius about the need to become ruthless with the distractions in our lives. From there I go deep on a listener question about how I manage to balance obsession, effort and relentless drive with rest and still. It is not always easy but it can be done. Grab a free copy...
Jul 18, 2022•22 min•Season 6Ep. 75
What do you think lies at the epicentre of so many of our social, political and global challenges. We are not being manipulated by aliens! What is happening in the world will always and only EVER be a reflection of the combined choices of individual humans. In today's episode we check in with first century AD Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius. It turns out that before he appeared in Gladiator with Russel Crowe he was actually a famous Stoic philosopher. He has something to teach us about the role of...
Jul 17, 2022•18 min•Season 6Ep. 74
The result of the last few years of government policies has powerfully impacted many lives. In today's episode I respond to a listener question about how we can help young people recover from the many losses to their educational and social lives. The ideas I share here are applicable to all of us because they refer to what we need to do when power is taken out of our hands and life seems a series of unfair events and setbacks. Many of the greatest men and women in history found a way to rise abo...
Jul 16, 2022•28 min•Season 6Ep. 73
It makes sense to be afraid of failing. After all, what rational person wants to fail? What is much more subtle and mysterious is the fear of success. How could anyone be afraid of success? In today's episode I share how a strange encounter in a second hand bookshop led to some deeper insights into how we all dear that challenges and changes that success can bring. If you want to start uncovering the deep issues that may be holding you back then this is the episode for you. Grab a free copy of m...
Jul 15, 2022•21 min•Season 6Ep. 72
In today's episode I explore the power of creating positive physiological and mental states, the incredible resilience you possess as a member of Team Human and how you can reduce anxiety through better framing of time. We are not passive victims of these difficult and challenging times. There are things we can do on a daily basis that can help us to find greater peace, a deeper sense of contribution and move toward deeper and more loving relationships. Grab a free copy of my book Bridging the G...
Jul 14, 2022•26 min•Season 6Ep. 71
Yesterday I ran a half marathon and then added some extra kilometres and 250 pushups. Today I am coming to you live from some random rainforest in Queensland and a swamp that I found in the middle of it. Hopefully I am too far south for crocs...but you never know. In today's message I want to share a summary of the main principles, beliefs and mindsets that keep me moving forward on a daily basis. In many ways life is not so much about talent and dramatic moments. It's much more about what I am ...
Jul 12, 2022•11 min•Season 6Ep. 70
In this holiday episode I manage to find a blank wall and sit on a floor and hope that the content will not be ruined by our cavoodle barking in the next room. My internet access is a train wreck so this is a stripped back edition in which I share some insights about how there will always be another step of development for you in any area of life that matters. Grab a free copy of my book Bridging the Gap here: https://go.jonathandoyle.co/btg-pdf Enquire about booking Jonathan to speak: https://g...
Jul 11, 2022•6 min•Season 6Ep. 69
Many people go through life convinced that everything is working against them. The view the hard times of life as some kind of cosmic punishment. In today's message I have some really good news. I am going to share how deeply I believe that God is on your side no matter what is happening in your circumstances. This is a message that you really need to hear. Grab a free copy of my book Bridging the Gap here: https://go.jonathandoyle.co/btg-pdf Enquire about booking Jonathan to speak: https://go.j...
Jul 07, 2022•19 min•Season 6Ep. 68
It seems that using a hashtag and saying that you stand with whatever the latest thing is has become the default mechanism for trying to change the world. What if we all stopped trying to change the world and actually had the humility and common sense to try and change ourselves first. In today's episode I explore the wisdom of Benjamin Franklin who reminds us that the best way to create a better tomorrow is by ensuring that each of us becomes better today. If you are weary of virtue signalling ...
Jul 06, 2022•10 min•Season 6Ep. 67
In today's episode I respond to three powerful listener questions. We explore how to deal with toxic people in any setting, how to deal with trust in relationships and also how to deal with the very human experience of guilt. This is a special episode where I go deep on some very real issues that touch all our lives at different times. If you want to grow in relationships, work and your own sense of emotional and spiritual wholeness then you will be encouraged by this episode. Grab a free copy o...
Jul 05, 2022•26 min•Season 6Ep. 66
We can often feel that we must always be 'up' and motivated and full of energy. Social media can easily convince us that all our friends are on tropical beaches and always living their best life! In today's episode I want to respond to another great viewer question about how we can manage our energy, leverage times of rest and also look at the deeper beliefs we hold that can improve or reduce our motivation levels. Grab a free copy of my book Bridging the Gap here: https://go.jonathandoyle.co/bt...
Jul 04, 2022•16 min•Season 6Ep. 65
The modern news, social media and political landscape focuses relentlessly on fear. The more afraid we are the more easy we are to control and manipulate. However, we do not have to focus on all that is wrong in the world. In today's episode it's time to respond to a great viewer request. This time I remind us all that we can choose to focus instead on all that brings us light and life and joy and connection to others. Grab a free copy of my book Bridging the Gap here: https://go.jonathandoyle.c...
Jul 03, 2022•19 min•Season 6Ep. 64
What is the exact mechanism that stops us from reaching our goals? What is the one thing that needs to change if we are finally ready to start moving forward? Like a lot of the central processes in personal development it is a simple principle to articulate but a hard one to put into practice. In today's episode I share a very simple idea from Stephen Covey that shows us the direct path to start creating change today. Grab a free copy of my book Bridging the Gap here: https://go.jonathandoyle.co...
Jul 02, 2022•14 min•Season 6Ep. 63
The fastest way to move forward in life is not to wish harder. If you really want to create change in some important area of your life then you need to identify the major blockages that are holding you back. We all have habits, beliefs or addictions that, if we can change them, can unleash a flood of growth, creativity and progress. In today's episode I share an insight from Max Depree that reveals a simple yet powerful truth about how to make the changes that really matter. Grab a free copy of ...
Jul 01, 2022•11 min•Season 6Ep. 62
Do you have an obstacle or challenge in your life that seems like you just can't handle it? Do you ever think that some goals or dreams are simply beyond your reach. Too often we forget that so much can be accomplished by steady and persistent action. It's not what we do in one special moment that matters. What really shapes our destiny is the effort and action that we bring on a daily basis. Today, I am exploring an insight from the great Roman philosopher Lucretius who reminds us that we can a...
Jun 30, 2022•14 min•Season 6Ep. 61
Many people can end up living life looking through the rear-view mirror but it's hard to go forward when you're always looking backward. In today's message I discuss an insight from my recent reading of Cameron Hanes' book Endure. He helps us to understand that no matter what has happened to us we do have the power to determine if our life-story becomes a crutch or a chisel in the way it shapes our present and future. Grab a free copy of my book Bridging the Gap here: https://go.jonathandoyle.co...
Jun 29, 2022•15 min•Season 6Ep. 60
Is obsession a good thing? In today's episode I am sharing some thoughts on the incredible life of Cam Hanes and what he teaches us about commitment to something that we find deeply important and that can give our lives a deep sense of meaning and purpose. Cam Hanes is a remarkable human and in this special episode I explore why I think we are all created with the potential for a magnificent obsession and how doing what we most love can inspire and encourage all those around us. Grab a free copy...
Jun 28, 2022•25 min•Season 6Ep. 59
There are some truly simple things we can do on a daily basis that can make a huge difference both in our own lives and the lives of both loved ones and complete strangers. When we get trapped in unproductive states we can quickly end up with low mood, low energy or worse. In today's message I explore one simple approach to life that can make a massive difference. Grab a free copy of my book Bridging the Gap here: https://go.jonathandoyle.co/btg-pdf Enquire about booking Jonathan to speak: https...
Jun 27, 2022•15 min•Season 6Ep. 58
In recent years I have begun to consolidate some of the major lessons that I've learned over the last three decades on the personal development journey. One of the single most important things you can do to move your life forward is simply to begin to take constant daily action. No matter what challenges, limitation or obstacles you face the fastest way to make a shift is simply to begin to take action. In today's episode I'm going to take you on a deep dive into the power of action and why it m...
Jun 26, 2022•10 min•Season 6Ep. 57
None of us goes looking for hard times but when they come there is always a hidden opportunity. In a victim centred and blame obsessed culture we need a reminder that life is actually tough. It's never going to be rainbows and unicorns all the time. In today's message I take you on a deep dive into the truth about life and how even the hard times can help us grow and develop and become more rounded, resilient and succesful people. Grab a free copy of my book Bridging the Gap here: https://go.jon...
Jun 25, 2022•13 min•Season 6Ep. 56
Modern human experience is increasingly 'atomized'. The bonds of family, community and belonging that once defined society have been deeply impacted. Late stage capitalism also seeks to break people down into individual purchasing units as that makes it easier to market to them. All of this means that our sense of duty and care for each other has never been under more pressure. That's why, in today's message I want to talk with you about the crucial importance of the lost art of duty and why it ...
Jun 24, 2022•14 min•Season 6Ep. 55
Have you ever found yourself procrastinating in life because you've waited for some kind of sign or confirmation that never came? There are times when we can avoid taking the necessary action because we think we need some kind of cosmic message that tells us when to move forward. In today's message I want to talk with you about the need to just take action and keep moving ahead even when you're not sure. Grab a free copy of my book Bridging the Gap here: https://go.jonathandoyle.co/btg-pdf Enqui...
Jun 23, 2022•10 min•Season 6Ep. 54
No matter how far you go in life the problem of self-sabotage will never be too far away. What is this mysterious and powerful force that can cause so much havoc and destruction in our lives? In today's episode we explore the fundamental mechanisms of self-sabotage and how they can hold us back. No matter who you or where you are in life you need to be aware of this powerful internal process and what you can do to recognise and overcome it. Grab a free copy of my book Bridging the Gap here: http...
Jun 22, 2022•16 min•Season 6Ep. 53
In a culture that has elevated victimhood to a fine art many people have learned to find a reason for their failures or poor performance. So many people simply blame circumstances or others for whatever they fail to achieve. However, a small number of people have learned that no matter what the external circumstances may be they take a radical responsibility for their lives and the effort and energy they bring to every worthwhile goal. If you want to build a new level of success in your life the...
Jun 21, 2022•16 min•Season 6Ep. 52
So, what do we do when we have identified our goals, got clarity on the underlying drives that motivate us and recognized the obstacles that lie in the way? In this final part of our four-part series on the WOOP GOAL SETTING METHODOLOGY we discuss how to draft the actual plan we need to execute on our goals and get ourselves m,moving forward. Grab a free copy of my book Bridging the Gap here: https://go.jonathandoyle.co/btg-pdf Enquire about booking Jonathan to speak: https://go.jonathandoyle.co...
Jun 20, 2022•11 min•Season 6Ep. 51
It's easy to create goals but what do we do when we encounter major obstacles? In PART 3 of our four-part exploration of Dr. Gabrielle Oetingen's WOOP goal setting methodology we explore how to clearly prepare for the obstacles and challenges that will come our way on the journey. Grab a free copy of my book Bridging the Gap here: https://go.jonathandoyle.co/btg-pdf Enquire about booking Jonathan to speak: https://go.jonathandoyle.co/jd-speak-opt-in Find out about coaching with Jonathan here: ht...
Jun 19, 2022•12 min•Season 6Ep. 50
None of us have too much trouble articulating what it is that we really want from life. However, there is a deeper level to our desires that is a crucial step in bringing them into our lived reality. In today's episode we move on to Part 2 of Gabrielle Oettingen's WOOP goal setting strategy. It's time to explore what lies behind the attainment of the goals that matter to us. Grab a free copy of my book Bridging the Gap here: https://go.jonathandoyle.co/btg-pdf Enquire about booking Jonathan to s...
Jun 18, 2022•6 min•Season 6Ep. 49
There have been so many advances over recent decades regarding the processes that can help us to set goals that have a much greater chance of success. In this four-part series we explore the work of Doctor Gabrielle Oettingen who developed the WOOP GOAL METHODOLOGY. Grab a free copy of my book Bridging the Gap here: https://go.jonathandoyle.co/btg-pdf Enquire about booking Jonathan to speak: https://go.jonathandoyle.co/jd-speak-opt-in Find out about coaching with Jonathan here: https://go.jonath...
Jun 17, 2022•4 min•Season 6Ep. 47
