Episode 98: Harry Oram | Empowering the Members of the Third Culture

Life Athletes, hello and welcome to episode 98 of the Life Athletics podcast. Today’s guest is Harry Oram. Harry Oram is the founder of Third Culture. Third Culture is a community of people who, for whatever reason, do not subscribe to classic definitions of cultural identity. He's also an actor, and he's combining these two tracks with the first-ever Third Culture film festival this year in Hong Kon. We talk about this and much more in this sweeping conversation. Enjoy!

Habit of Thought:

“You can always use your time to the best of your ability.”

 Habit of Action:

“Acting and working out. Working out is a discipline in my life that I keep constant.”

Greatest Strength:

“People have told me that I have incredible determination and focus”

Resources:

www.thirdculture.cc

Facebook

Instagram: @tcthirdculture

Twitter: @TCThirdCulture

Tony Robbins

Episode 97: James Pointer | Melon Optics and Getting Stuff Done

Life Athletes, hello and welcome to episode 95 of the Life Athletics podcast. Today’s guest is James Pointer. James is the founder of Melon Optics, a company that makes custom sunglasses and goggles. Success, to him, means happiness – which is the end game of it all, as he says. He likes to go about his day (and life) without being confined by other people’s needs.

His greatest strength, he believes, is his ability to get stuff done! Although it’s easy to get stressed by a lot of things, he offers an advice of stepping back whenever problems arise. After all, it is a great way to be able to solve the puzzles of life when you’re an outsider.

Habit of Thought and Habit of Action:

“My habit of thought and action is a synergy – and that is to do things NOW. Don’t delay it.”

Greatest Strength:

“My ability to take one thing up and get it done.”

Books:

Essentialism by Greg McKeown

Web Resources:

 melonoptics.co.uk

Melon Optics Facebook

Twitter: @melonoptics

Instagram: @melonoptics

Episode 96: Kristin Ahmer - Focusing on Gratitude and the Original Squeeze Company

Life Athletes, hello and welcome to episode 96 of the Life Athletics podcast. Today’s guest Life Athlete is Kristen Ahmer who is the founder of the Original Squeeze, a portable, reusable, spill-proof  container for kids and the Original Squeeze Sport for slightly larger kids. The story of how she created and grew her company while also starting her young family is an inspiration and she shares it now.  

Habit of Thought:

“I focus on gratitude. I’m a big believer in that.”

Habit of Action:

“I like waking up before 5:00 AM and having my me-time before my children, my husband, my dogs get up.”

Greatest Strength:

“I am inspiring person.”

Books:

The 5 Levels of Leadership by John Maxwell

The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho

 Web Resources:

originalsqueeze.com

Facebook

Twitter: @OrigSqueezeCo

Instagram: @theoriginalsqueezecompany

Contact:

kristin@originalsqueeze.com

Episode 95: Morgan McKay - Setting Goals and Making Them Happen

Life Athletes, hello and welcome to episode 95 of the Life Athletics podcast. Today’s guest is Morgan McKay. Morgan is an adventure racer who has done over 70 adventure races including the Spartan Death Race and the World’s toughest Mudder. She has her eyes on winning the world’s toughest Mudder in 2016.  Morgan transformed herself from an average teen who did some modeling to a successful entrepreneur and athlete. Her journey is proof that an attitude and perspective shift can transform your life. I absolutely loved this chat!  

Habit of Thought and Habit of Action:

“Every morning I focus my energy on my vision board – what my goals are, what’s important. And I keep that at the back of my mind as I go through my day and choose those things that are going to help.”

Books:

10-Minute Toughness by Jason Selk

Web Resources:

Facebook

Instagram: @worlds_toughest_morgan

Episode 94: Jonny Freesh - Keeping It "Freesh" with Rap and Hip-Hop

Life Athletes, hello and welcome to episode 94 of the Life Athletics podcast. Today’s guest is Jonny Freesh. Jonny is a rapper who has recently made the leap and declaration that this is more than just a side passion project and that he IS in fact, a professional musician. Unlike the hiphopopotamus Freesh’s lyrics really ARE bottomless and he’s constantly pushing himself to expand as a writer, performer, business man and artistic director but in his words, all he does is Freesh.  

Habit of Thought:

"Unhook. If a story is running in my head and it's not benefitting me, I'll just say, 'Unhook!' And just drop it."

Habit of Action:

"In the morning, I set up my day into blocks to keep me focused in what I need to do."

Greatest strength:

"My unique perspective on how I live and what I see the world as."

Books:

The Obstacle Is the Way by Ryan Holiday

Web Resources:

freeshrap.com

Patreon

Facebook

YouTube

Twitter: @jonnyfreesh

Instagram: @jonnyfreesh

Soundcloud

Evolution of the Rap Flow music video

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Cause An Effekt podcast by Claudia Eslahpazir

Episode 93: Tiba Ganesh - Tiba Thoughts and YogaNeshan

Life Athletes, hello and welcome to episode 93 of the Life Athletics podcast. Today’s guest is Tiba Ganesh. Tiba is a Yoga instructor currently teaching in Washington D.C.

Habit of Thought:

"Always see the silver lining in things, whatever situation and place you're in."

Habit of Action:

"Move forward and embody the ideals that I'm teaching instead of just preaching something that I'm not living."

Greatest strength:

"I am able to make people feel good and bring a positive atmosphere and good vibe."

Books:

A Fine Balance by Rohinston Mistry

Web Resources:

www.yoganeshan.com

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Facebook

Instagram: @yoganeshan_ and @tibathoughts

Twitter: @yoganeshan_ and @tibathoughts

Episode 92: Lydia Lee - Screw the Cubicle and Live Free!

Life Athletes, hello and welcome to episode 92 of the Life Athletics Podcast! Today’s guest Life Athlete is Lydia Lee, the founder of Screw the Cubicle. Lydia is a business creator and lifestyle strategist who helps people break out of the corporate prison. We all want that, don’t we? Being a mentor, she helps people realize their potential and find their path to freedom! Lydia used to work for the corporate world, and although she was very successful in her field, she couldn’t help but ask herself, “Is this all there is?” She found herself in a spot where she was unhappy and she really didn’t see the purpose of what she was doing. And this is where she came up with the concept of Screw the Cubicle. Lydia has turned her life around for the better, and she wants you to do the same!

On this episode, Lydia shares about her journey and encourages you to screw the cubicle with her and enjoy the freedom you were meant to have!

Habit of Thought:

“Focus and attention – because these are what make things complete.”

Habit of Action:

“Internal language is key. I work on catching myself when I’m not parenting myself properly.”

“I always take out a piece of paper. I write out every other way that this could turn out a different way.”

Web Resources:

screwthecubicle.com

Screw the Cubicle podcast

Join the cubicle crashing revolution

Facebook

YouTube

Twitter: @screwthecubicle

Instagram: @screw_the_cubicle

Episode 91: Andrew Crichton - STANDapart and Decision-Making

Life Athletes, hello and welcome to episode 91 of the Life Athletics Podcast! Today’s guest Life Athlete is Andrew Crichton of standapart.co, creators of lightweight, portable laptop stands. Andrew considers himself as a corporate escapist and has long exited himself from the tedious life of living in the rat race. He believes in being firm in making decisions and pushing through with whatever you have set your heart to do.

Andrew was on the road to becoming a senior project manager, but he wilfully turned it down. While working in the corporate world was rewarding, he never felt fulfilled. He explains this sentiment, and I can’t help but resonate with his thoughts. It’s so refreshing to hear someone else say it out loud. You’ve got to hear his inspiring words on this episode!

For him, it’s all about making a decision and sticking with your decision. It may not work out the soonest you jump off the bandwagon, but eventually – if you work hard enough – it will.

Habit of Thought:

“Revisiting life goals and doing a rough sketch of what life will look like five years from now.”

Habit of Action:

“I have a to-do list that I check during my morning routine.”

Greatest area of strength:

“I’m very decisive.”

Book:

The 4-Hour Workweek by Tim Ferris

Launch by Jeff Walker

Web Resources:

standapart.co – pre-order your lightweight, portable laptop stands here!

STANDapart official Facebook page

Twitter: @_STANDapart

Making It Anywhere blog

The Tropical MBA

 Contact:

andrew@standapart.co

Episode 90: Magdalena Lundkvist - Freedom and Wallpapers

Life Athletes, hello and welcome to episode 90 of the Life Athletics Podcast! Today’s guest Life Athlete is Magdalena Lundkvist. Magdalena is a designer and she currently owns a company that sells custom-made wallpapers for hotels and residences. She left Sweden and travelled the world while building her business. Like most Life Athletes, Magdalena strongly refuses being caged in a nine-to-job and be limited. She has so much potential, and she knows it! On this episode, she shares that even when she is a freedom-seeker, she still goes back and feels she needs to be in one spot for her children. Magdalena talks about how difficult it is to balance, being a single parent who has a passion for chasing liberty. Magdalena also provides us with tons of value as she lays out her story. Listen up!

Habit of Thought:

“To love to looking at my limiting beliefs.”

Habit of Action:

"I meditate."

Greatest area of strength:

“I’m courageous, a freedom person, driven, focused, and optimistic.”

Book:

Unlimited Power: The New Science of Personal Achievement by Tony Robbins

Living with Joy by Sanaya Roman

The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey

Web Resources:

www.magdalenalundkvist.se

http://www.mrperswall.com/wall-murals/collections/shades

Facebook

Instagram: @ magdalenalundkvist

Pinterest

Contact:

magdalena@magdalenalundkvist.se

Episode 89: Tom McLoughlin - Finding Your Joy and Being Happy

Life Athletes, hello and welcome to episode 89 of the Life Athletics Podcast! Today’s guest Life Athlete is Tom McLoughlin. Tom is a believer in finding your true joy and following that path toward happiness. A constant theme in his life is that he needs to have fun in everything he does, everywhere he goes. On this interview, he talks about owning your life without foregoing fun. He is devoted in creating a life of positivity and being authentic to your own self.  

Tom feels that the true meaning of success is being happy, and this is what he lives by. He owns his life, travels the world, and continues to inspire others to find their joy.

Habit of Thought:

“I need to have some fun.”

Greatest area of strength:

“Positivity.”

Book:

A Brief History of Everything by Ken Wilber

Contact:

mohosapedapetalon@gmail.com