Evolving Balance

#30 - Old Friends: Managing Relationships

This week we discuss a neglected element of the framework - relationships. Specifically old friends. Recognising the value in nurturing old relationships and how to identify when they are holding you back.Show Notes and LinksStrong relationships key to long lifeBlue ZonesCivilisation and Its DiscontentsLearn The “Stuff-to-Energy” Transfer TechniqueMeetup - find people with similar interests‘You are the average of the five people you spend the most time with’ Jim Rohn

#29 - Letting Go

This week we discuss the importance of letting go, of anything and everything from things to relationships to ideas.
Show Notes and Links
The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying
Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less
The beauty of constraints
Up In The Air
“You can do anything but you can’t do everything”
Apple A Thousand No’s for every YES
Two Monks and a Woman–Story
The Bhagavad Gita
Getting Things Done
Not letting things in vs letting go
Attached > Dis-Attached > Non-Attached
Infinite Monkey Cage

#28 - "Once you get the message, hang up the phone"

Is reading about other people’s tool, habits, tips, trick a form of procrastination that stops us from doing work that matters.Show Notes and Links“What type of pencil do you use?”Danger of quick fix, magic bullet, thinkingSeth Godin - Neil’s favourite authorLearning vs. CopyingStrategy vs. TacticsStrongliftsShinny new object syndromeProductivity Porn43 FoldersHow the internet really works: Trust Me, I’m Lying - Ryan Holiday“When you get the message, hang up the phone.” - Alan WattsBook Smarts vs. Street SmartsSelection BiasRevisiting old books

#27 - Systems and the Stott Brothers

The Stott brothers take over the show as Chris’s brother Nick joins the show to share how his life and business have benefited from implementing and investing in systems.Show Notes and LinksNick Stott Chris’s BrotherWhere to start creating systemsWork the System (book)Checklist ManifestoAsanaCan you use systems in creative tasks?Quick WinsCan you over systematise?The Millionaire FastlaneSell Value NOT Time

#26 - Can you have more than one Priority?

When overwhelmed we often try to ‘prioritise’ what we need to get done. This week Chris and Neil discuss just how useful is that process and is there a better alternative?Show Notes and LinksIs priority a dangerous word?Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of LessMerlin MannThe Etymology of MortgageDo you choose or decide?Getting Things DoneAre you a person who keeps your commitments?How to be More Productive and Eliminate Time Wasting Activities by Using the “Eisenhower Box”The risk of constantly putting out firesDo you care enough about what you are doing?What are you avoiding?7 Big Rocks

#25 - Random Show: Tidying Up, Idea Sex, Making Yourself Uncomfortable

Back for another random show. Lots of tangents from what we are reading to new challenges.Show Notes and LinksHow the weather effects your life - very British…Kitchen Sink vs Minimum Effective DoseApple Watch"Sex Toys and iPad Cases" - ChrisThe Life-Changing Magic of TidyingLet go of ideas until they won’t leave you alone"Idea Sex" - NeilTotal Recall - Arnold SchwarzeneggerThe 10,000 Swing Kettlebell Workout

#24 - What Gets Measured Gets Managed - Quantified Self

What gets measured gets managed. The exponential growth of technology now allows you to effortlessly measure and manage factors to improve your health, productivity and life. This week we discuss how best to get started to take advantage of this new trend. This episode turned out to be quite timely given the launch of the Apple Watch.Show Notes and LinksWhat is Quantified Self?Start with why!Efficiency vs effectivenessWhat we are excited aboutStrong LiftsCan recording data hold you back?Should you be worried about your privacy when recording info about yourself?Highly Recommended Podcast - The Trust EngineersQuantitative vs Qualitative dataCorrelation vs CausationWhy your own experiment might be the most important experiment ever conductedApple WatchLife After Cancer: How the iPhone Helped Me Achieve a Healthier LifestyleKevin Kelly on The History and Future of QS

#23 - How to Grow 10x with Anthony Shaw

A powerful podcast on how to grow 10x in your life and your business with guest Anthony Shaw, Strength Coach & Founder of Raw Strength Gym.Show Notes and LinksAnthony Shaw - Raw Strength GymRaw Strength GymGetting a mentorJoining a mastermind groupThe importance of going all inHow to TRIPLE your pricesThe more money you make the more value you can addThe importance of Trusting the SystemQuestions for a new entrepreneurDelegationBeing Addicted to the StruggleSamurai Strategies: 42 Martial Secrets from Musashi’s Book of Five RingsThe Compound EffectAccountability and Emotional Investment

#22 - What We Eat

Back to basics this week. What do we eat? Why? This is not a debate on if vegan or paleo is better, or advice on what you should eat. A bit of a day in the life of Chris and Neil.Show Notes and LinksMark’s Daily AppleThe Beginner’s Guide to Intermittent Fasting"Did you look good naked?" - NeilBen Greenfield FitnessThe Power of Full EngagementNeil’s Not So Smoothie Recipe:Dark leafy greens: spinach, kale, purple cabbage + maybe 25% rocket - 2 hand-fulls Cinnamon Protein Salt Avocado - 1 or 1/2 3-4 Brazil nuts (keep shelled in freezer) 200ml coconut milkBlend for 1 min (thick)1 hand full Almonds (soaked) Chlorella SpirulinaBlend for 10 secsCacao nibs 2tbsCoconut flakes 2tbsEat with spoon

#21 - 94 Marathons in 89 Days with Emma Timmis

What drives someone to run 94 marathons in 89 days across Africa? This week we have the pleasure of speaking to Emma Timmis. What was her mindset? Motivation? Self talk? How has the experience changed Emma? Listen in to find out.P.S. Emma had previously ran 60 marathons across South Africa if this wasn’t enough!Show Notes and LinksEmma TimmisHead over Heels 2014 fundraising pageClick here only if you are not squeamish!Using adventure sports to achieve flowBe careful when making drunken bets with EmmaThe importance of getting out of your comfort zone: physically, mentally, emotionallyKeeping your promisesWhat motivates EmmaThe need for doers and dreamsThe joy of a simple lifeWhen to quit?How a linear route reduces frictionDo adventures need to be challenging?The Happiness of Pursuit: Find the Quest that will Bring Purpose to Your Life