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Mindful Reading#29 - The Compound Effect by Darren HardyA discussion of the book The Compound Effect by Darren Hardy.The Compound Effect by Darren Hardy is a classic type of self-help book, being a mixture of motivational stories and a collection of Darren's techniques for achieving consistent success in work and life. The focus of the book is on how, if you apply his tips and techniques, you can achieve consistent progress, which will compound and end up in orders of magnitude better results. As he writes, "Nothing works like the power of the Compound Effect of simple actions done right over time. That is...
2025-08-101h 57
Mindful Reading#28 - The Art of Loving by Erich FrommA discussion of the book The Art of Loving by Erich Fromm.The Art of Loving by Erich Fromm argues that one of the core problems we face as humans is that of separateness. The solution, he suggests, is unity, achieved through love - not merely a feeling, but an art, the result of the active, productive orientation of one’s whole character. Fromm suggests that, as with any art, learning to love begins with understanding the theory, followed by mastering the practice. The book starts with the theory of love and concludes with steps toward mastering it...
2025-07-051h 35
Mindful Reading#27 - As a Man Thinketh by James AllenA discussion of the book As a Man Thinketh by James Allen.As a Man Thinketh by James Allen is a book about how our thoughts shape our reality. To quote from the book, "This little volume...its object being to stimulate men and women to the discovery and perception of the truth that - *They themselves are makers of themselves* by virtue of the thoughts which they choose and encourage; that mind is the master-weaver, both of the inner garment of character and the outer garment of circumstance"Hosted by Peter Banda & James de...
2025-06-051h 09
Mindful Reading#26 - Four Thousand Weeks by Oliver BurkemanA discussion of the book Four Thousand Weeks by Oliver Burkeman.Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals by Oliver Burkeman challenges the conventional approach to productivity and time management, arguing that the modern obsession with "getting everything done" is an attempt to control the uncontrollable. Instead, the book encourages readers to embrace their finitude. Burkeman suggests that much of our anxiety and feeling of being overwhelmed comes from our resistance to the fact that we can't do it all - we are limited by our finitude. Drawing on philosophical insights, the book advocates for a shift...
2025-05-072h 34
Mindful Reading#25 - The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari by Robin SharmaA discussion of the book The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari by Robin Sharma.The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari is a fictional story about a man named Julian Mantle, a successful lawyer who faces death, from that, he realizes he needs to change his ways. Through a discussion with a friend John, Julian passes on the wisdom he gained on his personal odyssey. Along his journey, he encountered a wise sage in the Himalayas who tells him a fable. The fable has seven memorable moments, each moment a reminder of how to live a meaningful life.
2025-04-011h 45
The Historic Lynwood PodcastCOMING ATTRACTIONS, MARCH 24, BLACK BAG & THREE BIG SPECIAL EVENTSCOMING ATTRACTIONSMARCH 24MON MAR 24 - BLACK BAG @ 4:30 & 6:30TUE MAR 25 - BLACK BAG @ 4:30 & 6:30WED MAR 26 - BLACK BAG @ 4:30 & 6:30THU MAR 27 - PENGUIN LESSONS 3:30 @ KINTSUKUROI @ 6:30FRI MAR 28 - NAOMI MOON SIEGEL @ 6:30SAT MAR 29 - PENGUIN LESSONS @ 2: 10 & 4:30 & INGRESS @ 7SUN MAR 30 - PENGUIN LESSONS @ 2:10 4:30 & 6:50MON MAR 31 - PENGUIN LESSONS @ 4:30 & 6:50TUE APR 1 - PENGUIN LESSONS @ 4:30 & 6:50WED APR 2 - PENGUIN LESSONS @ 4:30 & 6:50THU APR 3 - PENGUIN LESSONS @ 4:30 & 6:50 Did you notice all those BOLDED special events above? Tickets are on-sale right here and right...
2025-03-2322 min
Mindful Reading#24 - The Alchemist by Paulo CoelhoA discussion of the book The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho.The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho is a story about an Andalusian shepherd boy named Santiago. It follows his mystical journey from being a shepherd with a dream, to traveling the world and encountering many people along the way, from bakers to thieves, gypsies to alchemists. It's a story about following your dreams and allowing your heart to guide you as you pursue an unknown treasure in a foreign land; only through that journey can you find the treasure that has been with you the entire time.
2025-03-041h 47
Mindful Reading#23 - Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor FranklA discussion of the book Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl.Man's Search for Meaning is a book by Holocaust survivor and psychotherapist Viktor Frankl. The book looks at the suffering experienced in the concentration camps, and how finding meaning allows one to survive even the harshest of conditions. For Frankl, there are three sources of meaning: work (creating a work or doing a deed), love (experiencing something or encountering someone), and courage (the attitude we take toward unavoidable suffering).He also looks at the three phases of camp life and the symptoms that...
2025-02-021h 50
Mindful Reading#22 - Lessons in Stoicism by John SellarsA discussion of the book Lessons in Stoicism by John Sellars.In the book Lessons in Stoicism, John Sellars takes one through some of the core teachings of Stoicism. He focuses on the works of the well known Stoics: Seneca, Epictetus, and Marcus Aurelius. Covering topics such as:* What is the philosopher’s role in life?* What is within our control?* How do we live in community?Ultimately, as with the Stoics, Sellars provides practical insights to help us cultivate virtue and lead more meaningful lives.Hosted by...
2024-12-301h 38
Mindful Reading#21 - Do the Work by Steven PressfieldA discussion of the book Do the Work by Steven Pressfield.Do the Work by Steven Pressfield, as with many of Steven's non-fiction books, is about battling Resistance. It's about how to do the work, and the the challenges Resistance will throw your way for any meaningful project. The book is broken into a beginning, middle, and an end - as Steven would recommend you do for your project.Hosted by Peter Banda & James de Klerk This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other...
2024-11-301h 35
Mindful Reading#20 - Ego Is the Enemy by Ryan HolidayA discussion of the book Ego Is the Enemy by Ryan Holiday.Ego Is the Enemy by Ryan Holiday is a book about ego and all its dangers. It looks at how ego is the enemy throughout different stages in our lives such as when we aspire, when we succeed, and even when we fail. Through various stories and quotes these ideas are explored, and we see how ego leads to demise, with humility being the better option.Hosted by Peter Banda & James de Klerk This is a public episode. If you...
2024-11-092h 07
Mindful Reading#19 - Range by David EpsteinA discussion of the book Range by David Epstein.Range explores the debate between generalists and specialists, examining why, as the subtitle suggests, “Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World.” The book contrasts “kind” learning environments - where patterns are repetitive and predictable - with “wicked” environments, which mirror our everyday experience, filled with unpredictability and constant variation. Epstein connects these learning environments to how we approach achieving extraordinary outcomes. Contrary to the common belief that specialization is the key to success, Epstein repeatedly demonstrates that generalization often proves more valuable in the modern world.Hosted by Peter Ban...
2024-10-131h 41
Mindful Reading#18 - Essentialism by Greg McKeownEssentialism by Greg McKeown presents a philosophy centered on the "disciplined pursuit of less." The book explores the mindset of an essentialist, then outlines a systematic approach for achieving this disciplined pursuit. The core components of this approach are to "explore," "eliminate," and "execute." As McKeown delves into each of these, he contrasts how a non-essentialist and an essentialist might approach the same situations, offering concrete examples to highlight their differences.Hosted by Peter Banda & James de Klerk This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other...
2024-09-071h 28
Mindful Reading#17 - Letters from a Stoic by Lucius SenecaLetters from a Stoic by Lucius Seneca is a collection of letters addressed to Lucilius, but intended for a public audience. The letters use different aspects of daily life to reflect on philosophical ideas - reflecting on those ideas through a Stoic lens.Hosted by Peter Banda & James de Klerk This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mindfulreading.substack.com
2024-08-031h 16
Harpin' On Rugby361 : #RSAvIRE 1st test previewPreview also available on our YouTube channel
Our guest : TOM COLEMAN
IRELAND : 15. Jamie Osborne 14. Calvin Nash 13. Robbie Henshaw 12. Bundee Aki 11. James Lowe 10. Jack Crowley 9. Craig Casey
1. Andrew Porter 2. Dan Sheehan 3. Tadhg Furlong 4. Joe McCarthy 5. Tadhg Beirne 6. Peter O’Mahony (C) 7. Josh van der Flier 8. Caelan Doris
16. Rónan Kelleher 17. Cian Healy 18. Finlay Bealham 19. James Ryan 20. Ryan Baird 21. Conor Murray 22. Ciaran Frawley 23. Garry Ringrose
SOUTH AFRICA : 15 W le Roux 14 C Kolbe 13 J Kriel 12 D de Allende 11 K-L Arendse
10 H Poll...
2024-07-0518 min
Mindful Reading#16 - The Enchiridion by EpictetusThe Enchiridion was likely compiled by one of Epictetus's students and attributed to Epictetus himself - a prominent Stoic Philosopher in the Roman Empire.It is a famous book in the world of Stoic philosophy, a philosophy that focuses on self-control, particularly, controlling ones emotions in the face of adversity. The Stoics also emphasize living a life aligned with nature, which loosely equates to living a virtuous life characterized by the four virtues: wisdom, temperance, justice, courage.The Enchiridion, translated "The Handbook" or "Manual", is a collection of 53 short Stoic lessons meant to be referenced...
2024-06-221h 13
Mindful Reading#15 - Slow Productivity by Cal Newport*Apologies for any rain noise that came through or distorted the audio.Slow Productivity by Cal Newport is about the philosophy of Slow Productivity, which in turn is about, as the subtitle suggests, "The Lost Art of Accomplishment Without Burnout". It looks at the structure of work over time, from hunter gatherers to modern knowledge workers, focusing on the foundations of how we came to a point where we're working frantically, on the edge on burnout. A point brought across in these early chapters is the idea that even though we both look and are busier throughout...
2024-06-012h 23
Mindful Reading#14 - Hidden Potential by Adam GrantHidden Potential by Adam Grant looks at the many ways in which we can perform at a level higher than we thought possible. The book is broken into three main sections, skills of character, structures for motivation, and systems of opportunity. It looks at various scenarios and ties many of them to scientific studies to expand on how we can achieve greater things.Hosted by Peter Banda & James de Klerk This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit...
2024-04-271h 52
Mindful Reading#13 - The War of Art by Steven PressfieldThe War of Art by Steven Pressfield has the subtitle, "break through the blocks and win your inner creative battles." It's about the war against what Pressfield calls resistance, a term that Pressfield pears at from many different angles, and exposes as the ultimate enemy. Beat resistance, and you win the war.Hosted by Peter Banda & James de Klerk This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mindfulreading.substack.com
2024-04-061h 27
Mindful Reading#12 - Same as Ever by Morgan HouselSame as Ever was written by Morgan Housel, the author of The Psychology of Money. The book is a series of 23 short and timeless lessons on, as the subtitle says, "Risk, Opportunity and Living a Good Life". It looks at the natural cycles of history, and the lessons we can learn, while also focusing on the psychology of how humans act in the world.Hosted by Peter Banda & James de Klerk This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes...
2024-02-251h 51
Mindful Reading#11 - How Emotions Are Made by Lisa Feldman Barrett"How Emotions Are Made" is a book by Lisa Feldman Barrett, a Distinguished Professor of Psychology and a neuroscience researcher. This book delves into Barrett's Theory of Constructed Emotions, offering a fresh perspective on how emotions are formed. Initially, the book presents the classical view of emotions, which suggests that emotions are simply reactions to external events. Something happens, and as a result, we feel a certain way. In the classical view, these emotions are thought to have distinct markers in the brain, akin to a "fingerprint". For example, it is often said that the amygdala is the center...
2024-01-282h 30
Mindful Reading#10 - Leadership Strategy and Tactics by Jocko WillinkA discussion of the book Leadership Strategy and Tactics by Jocko Willink.Jocko is a US Navy officer who served in the Navy SEALs. Through the SEALs training he learnt various fundamental principles of leadership, writing them down, codifying them, and putting them to the test in SEALs training and mission scenarios. Leadership Strategy and Tactics draws on this experience, teaching one how to deal with a wide variety of situations as a leader and as a subordinate, using examples from his SEALs experience.As the title suggests, it covers both strategies and tactics in...
2023-11-251h 16
Mindful Reading#9 - How to Live on 24 Hours a Day by Arnold BennettA discussion of the book How to Live on 24 Hours a Day by Arnold BennettHow to Live on 24 Hours a Day by Arnold Bennett was published in 1908. The book looks at the work day, and the time outside of that - what Bennett calls the day within a day. It claims that most view the day - especially during the work week - as simply the time from when you start work to when you end work. The time outside of that is often viewed as pointless time where one waits for the next day to...
2023-10-211h 06
Mindful Reading#8 - Zero to One by Peter Thiel and Blake MastersA discussion of the book Zero to One by Peter Thiel and Blake MastersZero to One by Peter Thiel and Blake Masters is a book that looks at exactly that, going from zero to one. Specifically, going from something not existing to one existing."Doing what we already know how to do takes the world from 1 to n, adding more of something familiar. But every time we create something new, we go from 0 to 1." pg. 1While most get lost in incremental improvement, Thiel focuses on creating the completely new. "Zero to One is about...
2023-09-252h 29
Mindful Reading#7 - The Last Arrow by Erwin Raphael McManusA discussion of the book The Last Arrow by Erwin Raphael McManusThe Last Arrow by Erwin McManus book begins with the biblical story in 2 Kings 13, where Elisha tells King Jehoash to strike the ground with his arrows, so he strikes 3 times, and then, stops. As the story goes on we find out that he stopped striking the ground too early, had he continued to strike the ground till his arrows were done, he would've had victory over the Arameans, but instead they will now only wound them.This story is the reference for the book...
2023-08-261h 09
Mindful Reading#6 - How to Think by Alan JacobsA discussion of the book How to Think by Alan JacobsHow to Think by Alan Jacobs is a book in which Alan thinks about thinking. What is thinking? How do we do it well? And where does it go wrong?The book looks at how we classify people and ideas, and how those classifications shape how we think; It looks at the words and metaphors we use, and how they too shape the way we think; It looks at the limitations of our thinking, and the hopes we have for improving our ability to think...
2023-07-291h 45
Mindful Reading#5 - Deep Work by Cal NewportA discussion of the book Deep Work by Cal Newport.Deep Work by Cal Newport is divided into two parts, the first part is titled "The Idea", and goes on to explain the difference between deep work and shallow work:"Deep Work: Professional activity performed in a state of distraction-free concentration that push your cognitive capabilities to their limit. These efforts create new value, improve your skill, and are hard to replicate." (pg. 3)As opposed to "Shallow Work: Noncognitively demanding, logistical-style tasks, often performed while distracted. These efforts tend to not create much new value...
2023-06-242h 15
Mindful Reading#4 - Black Box Thinking by Matthew SyedA discussion of the book Black Box Thinking by Matthew Syed.Black Box Thinking by Matthew Syed at it's core is about learning from failure. In aviation there is the idea of a black box, these are systems installed in planes that continually gather all kinds of information about the aircraft and its crew - from the altitude of the plane to the words spoken in the cockpit. In the event of failure, an abnormal landing or even a crash. The information gathered by the black box is analyzed to try and understand what went wrong. Rather...
2023-05-271h 35
Mindful Reading#3 - The Psychology of Money by Morgan HouselA discussion of the book The Psychology of Money by Morgan House.As the title suggests, the book is about the psychology of money, and as the subtitle suggests, it goes through timeless lessons on wealth, greed, and happiness. The book looks at how people think about money, how they feel about money, how they spend it or don't, the idea of status and money, greed, the rational and irrational things people do with and for money, and much more related to the psychology of money.But mostly, it's about how we behave in relation...
2023-04-271h 15
Mindful Reading#2 - Effortless by Greg McKeownA discussion of the book Effortless by Greg McKeown.Effortless, as it says on the cover, is about making it easier to do what matters most. Put differently, making it easier to do the essential things, and hard to do the pointless. The book looks at various situations where people take the difficult path and various situations where people take the effortless path. In some sense, the books claim is that often, we equate success with working hard and working endless hours, but, it doesn't have to be that way. As the title of the introductory chapter...
2023-03-211h 32
Mindful Reading#1 - Attached by Amir Levine and Rachel S. F. HellerA discussion of the book Attached by Amir Levine and Rachel S. F. Heller.Attached is about understanding the three different attachment styles - anxious, avoidant, and secure. With the anxious people usually being anxious about the state of the relationship, the avoidant people usually avoiding the relationship when things get too close, and the secure being those who are stably committed to the wellbeing of the other. The book covers a number of real world cases, examples, and studies to explore how people act when attached to a partner in a romantic relationship. It tries to...
2023-02-041h 02
Harpin' On Rugby185 : #IREvRSA previewPreview also available on our YouTube channel
IRELAND : 15. Hugo Keenan 14. Robert Baloucoune 13. Garry Ringrose 12.Robbie Henshaw [Stuart McCloskey] 11. Mack Hansen 10. Johnny Sexton > CAPTAIN 9. Conor Murray
1. Andrew Porter 2. Dan Sheehan 3. Tadhg Furlong 4. Tadhg Beirne 5. James Ryan 6. Peter O’Mahony 7. Josh van der Flier 8. Caelan Doris
Replacements: 16. Rob Herring 17. Cian Healy 18. Finlay Bealham 19. Kieran Treadwell 20. Jack Conan 21. Jamison Gibson Park 22. Joey Carbery 23. Stuart McCloskey [Jimmy O'Brien]
[recording was done before announcement of Robbie Henshaw's withdrawal from the 23]
Springboks : 15 Cheslin Kolbe 14 Kurt-Lee Arendse 13 Jesse Kriel 12 Damian de...
2022-11-0420 min