#4 Barack Obama: Dreams From My Father

#4 Barack Obama: Dreams From My Father

Barack Obama was the 44th President of the United States of America. He was the first African American in the job, the first African American elected as President of the Harvard Law Review, a former US and state senator, a former Law Professor at the University of Chicago, and a former community organiser. His book, Dreams From My Father, is a story about finding out who is father was, who he was as a black man in America, and how he reconciled both. It's a story about identity, family, and purpose, and in the book, Barack eloquently gives us a glimpse into his mind, from his upbringing, all the way to his first visit to Kenya, the land of his father. It's a great book. You should read it.

Idea 2: Do Things You Can Sustain

In this episode, we explore the "Upper Bound" concept, a simple strategy to prevent burnout and ensure long-term consistency. While most people focus on setting minimum goals, we discuss why setting a maximum limit on your daily efforts is actually the secret to sustainable progress. You’ll learn how to stop overextending yourself on good days so you have the energy to keep going on the hard ones. Tune in to discover why doing less in the short term often leads to achieving much more in the long run.

Idea 1: Say Thank You

I read an article by James Clear on saying "Thank You". James Clear is the author of the best selling book, Atomic Habits. He also writes articles at his website, jamesclear.com This podcast I talk about James' article on saying "Thank You". You can find the article here: https://jamesclear.com/say-thank-you

#3 Tupac Shakur: The Authorized Biography

Tupac Shakur was an American rap artist and is a legend in the rap world. He loved to read, he loved to act, he loved to express himself. He talks about the need to express himself to alleviate the pain of the poverty he was living. A man who's life was cut very short, his impact is still felt today. Listen to the podcast to hear what I learnt about Tupac from the book, Tupac Shakur: An Authorized Biography, by Staci Robinson.

#2 Sir Robert Muldoon: His Way

One of the most remarkable Prime Ministers in New Zealand's history, Sir Robert Muldoon was ruthless and brutal to his opponents inside and outside the House, drank with gang members, offended U.S. presidents, hosted a radio show talking about gardening, and even performed in the Rocky Horror Show. His Way, by Barry Gustafson is a comprehensive biography of the man that details his upbringing, his time in politics, and describes a more interesting man that what is portrayed in the media. He had a tough upbringing, which made him a tough man. Listen to the podcast to find out and understand how Rob became the man many New Zealanders hated.