Lifebook Podcast

Why does committing something to paper give it more power? Why does writing our goals on paper make them seem more attainable? In Write It Down, Make It Happen, Henriette Anne Klauser delves deeper into this phenomenon, exploring why writing it down really does make it happen, and offering strategies for us to use in our own lives.

It’s hard to argue with the fact that childhood today is different than it used to be. Society is bigger, faster, and busier. There’s too much stuff, too many distractions, and not enough time. Kids can get anxious, become overwhelmed, have trouble in school, and as a result, even develop behavioral problems. In Simplicity Parenting, internationally-recognized family consultant Kim John Payne...

If you are looking for the right person to spend your life with, Calling In “The One” is a great resource to help you reach your goal. Katherine Woodward Thomas, a licensed psychotherapist, has created a step- by-step seven-week program to help you tackle the obstacles in your way, and prepare you to find “The One”.

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This book is a synthesis of the well-known Stoic Epictetus’s only two surviving works that summarize his philosophy: the Enchiridion and the Discourses. Sharon Lebell has taken the spirit of Epictetus and made it accessible to today’s audiences.  The end product is a series of 93 short, witty instructions that guide us in the art of living toward an elevated state of being.

In this entertaining, thought-provoking, and sometimes even slightly offensive book, psychotherapist and stress management expert Dr. Brad Blanton sets out to change the way we think about the way we live. Blanton asserts that the stress that we all experience on a daily basis comes not from our environments, but from what he calls the “self-built jails” of our minds. The only way out? To tel...

In this book Sue-Anne MacGregor and David Barnes take a new and interesting approach to teaching us to work with our emotions. They show us that all emotions are valuable, as they can serve as a guide toward creating a more joyful life. When we understand our emotions, make friends with them, and pay attention to where they’re leading us, we can learn how to be at peace, wherever we are.  Tam...

Austin Kleon believes that when people give advice to other people, they’re actually just talking to themselves in the past. That’s precisely what Kleon is doing in his book Steal Like an Artist: 10 Things Nobody Told You About Being Creative. He recounts ten pieces of wisdom about injecting and cultivating creativity in our lives that he learned the hard way over the past decade.

In their book Ultraprevention, Dr. Mark Hyman and Mark Liponis lay out their program that focuses on eliminating the cause of disease, as well as preventing it in the first place. With their six-week Ultraprevention program read- ers will learn how to combat the Five Forces of Illness and repair their own bodies through nutrition to secure a lifetime of good health. After practicing in the med...

On this episode, Jordan and Jon discuss: Using your Life Vision as a North Star Creating momentum with intention Life Vision crafting strategies Upcoming Lifebook news ... And much more!

On this episode, Jordan and Jon discuss: Prioritizing Quality of Life The Career Category time gap Keeping "making a living" grounded Simplified Quality of Life visions

We’ve all heard the term “minimalist.” Typically it conjures up images of bare walls and a boring lifestyle; but Joshua Becker shows us that it can be just the opposite in his book Simplify. In this book, Becker outlines seven principles to help us design a fulfilling minimalistic lifestyle that fits our own individual needs. 

On this episode, Jordan and Jon discuss: How to navigate the Career Category in tumultuous times Maximizing opportunity in times of danger Career as a means to an end; your life vision Grounding the idea of "making a living"

In “The Element,” Ken Robinson deeply explores the magical intersection in life where a person finds themselves working in a field that they are both very good at, but also that they love very much.  Not only does Ken believe that everyone has an “Element” -- he also believes it is your destiny to find it. Robinson expresses over and over how our current educational system drains our children’...

In this special podcast, Jon interviews Garrett Gunderson on four personas that can help predict the financial mistakes and pitfalls that you'll fall into.  These personas dictate our financial decisions. There is a winning side and a shadow side. The 'Shadow' personas: The Miser, playing the game of preservation; The Conservative, playing the game of accumulation; The Striver, playing the...

Most people have it all wrong about wealth in America. Stanley and Danko have been studying and interviewing America’s wealthy for over twenty years, and in this book they share their most fascinating and compelling data, in the hopes that everyday Americans can benefit from the wisdom.

On this episode of the Lifebook Podcast, Jon and Jordan discuss: The character traits of financially successful individuals Character traits that sabotage financial success Financial discipline Self-awareness and objectivity

Susan Cain explores the topic of introverts by sharing extensive new research, citing examples of powerful introverts throughout history, and by sharing her own personal experiences. This book is full of useful information for introverts and extroverts alike, and is must-read for anyone who wants to dig deeper into the why of social interaction.

On this episode of the Lifebook Podcast, Jon discusses: Installing a filter in your social life Consciously selecting your inner circle Assembling your social board of directors Contribution in friendship And more!

On this episode of the Lifebook Podcast, Jon discusses: The fundamental principles of effective parenting How to provide a safe, sane, loving environment The need for consistent parenting Preparing your child for an independent life And much more!

The communication gap between parents and their children can seem as wide as the Grand Canyon at times. In this excellent book by internationally acclaimed parent/child communication experts Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish, you’ll learn just how to bridge that gap through insights, suggestions, examples and even some helpful cartoons that illustrate more optimal ways of communicating with your c...