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Way of the Peaceful Warrior

Book Summary Review: Way of the Peaceful Warrior

The Way of the Peaceful Warrior is a book by Dan Millman. In this book, Dan recounts his junior college days at the University of California, Berkeley, training as a gymnast in the 1960s. As a world-class trampolining gymnast and being recognized for his prowess, he gained a reputation in school, making him very popular. …

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Yogi Aaron

The Morning Upgrade Podcast Featuring Yogi Aaron

Welcome to episode #144 of the Morning Upgrade Podcast. In this week’s episode I spoke with Yogi Aaron, a yoga expert and Owner of Blue Osa Yoga Retreat and Spa. Top Talking Points Resources & Links Connect With Yogi Aaron at yogiaaron.com. Subscribe to The Morning Upgrade Podcast Today Thank you for listening to this …

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5 Ways to Fuel Your Kid's Personal Development

5 Ways to Fuel Your Kid’s Personal Development

Personal development is important to me … which I guess is obvious because I run a blog that focuses entirely on personal development and improving yourself. Investing in other people, especially your family, is also a big part of personal development. And as a parent, I feel it’s my responsibility to help my kids with …

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Bill Heinrich

The Morning Upgrade Podcast Featuring Bill Heinrich

Welcome to episode #143 of the Morning Upgrade Podcast. In this week’s episode I spoke with Bill Heinrich, a business coach for executives (including me!). Top Talking Points Resources & Links Connect With Bill at truelifepurposenow.com. Subscribe to The Morning Upgrade Podcast Today Thank you for listening to this episode of the Morning Upgrade Podcast. …

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Why Mental Wellness Is Essential for Modern Personal Development

Why Mental Wellness Is Essential for Modern Personal Development

When our mental health is not at its bests achieving success in all other areas of our lives is much more difficult.   People tend to thrive when they set aside time to care for themselves. Consider for a moment the extent to which modern society is smarting from the effects of burnout. Though we may try, overcoming …

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C.K. Collins

The Morning Upgrade Podcast Featuring C.K. Collins

Welcome to episode #142 of the Morning Upgrade Podcast. In this week’s episode I spoke with C.K. Collins, aka Kelly, a retired newspaper publisher and an author. Top Talking Points Resources & Links The Magic by Rhonda Byrne. The Swipe Right Effect by C.K. Collins. Connect With Kelly at ckcollins.co. Subscribe to The Morning Upgrade …

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David Greenwalt

The Morning Upgrade Podcast Featuring David Greenwalt

Welcome to episode #141 of the Morning Upgrade Podcast. In this week’s episode I spoke with David Greenwalt, a health coach of 30 years. Top Talking Points Resources & Links Connect With David at LLUniversity.com. Subscribe to The Morning Upgrade Podcast Today Thank you for listening to this episode of the Morning Upgrade Podcast. If …

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Dave Albin

The Morning Upgrade Podcast Featuring Dave Albin

Welcome to episode #140 of the Morning Upgrade Podcast. In this week’s episode I spoke with Dave Albin, an entrepreneur and owner of Firewalk Adventures. Top Talking Points Resources & Links Money Grows on Trees by Jerremy Newsome. Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill. Connect With Dave at FireWalkAdventures.com. Subscribe to The Morning Upgrade …

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Chris McDonald

The Morning Upgrade Podcast Featuring Chris McDonald

Welcome to episode #139 of the Morning Upgrade Podcast. In this week’s episode I spoke with Chris McDonald, a licensed therapist with her own practice and a podcaster. Top Talking Points Resources & Links Connect With Chris at holisticcounselingpodcast.com. Subscribe to The Morning Upgrade Podcast Today Thank you for listening to this episode of the …

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Book Summary Review: The Last Lecture

“The Last Lecture,” a memoir largely written by computer science professor Randy Pausch and Wall Street Journal writer Jeffrey Zaslow, was published by Hyperion in 2008. The book focuses on Pausch’s widely regarded and motivating lecture at Carnegie Mellon University on September 18, 2007. After Pausch was diagnosed with terminal pancreatic cancer, he gave this …

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