REALITY CHECK
Discover your divine purpose, heal your soul, and awaken to your highest calling.
Join Zachary Phillips on a journey towards living a more examined life with talks delving into the nature of reality, the search for meaning and the pursuit of happiness.
105: Create A Killer Morning Routine
All forms of self-improvement involve small steps repeated daily. A morning routine is the best way to get this into your life. It guarantees that you will do all the tasks, learning and personal development that you desire – but haven’t yet found time for.
So if you want to lose weight, get fit, learn a language, start a meditation practice, and have a clean house, or if you just want to be well primed to tackle the day ahead; a morning routine is a must.
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104: Introducing 'Lucidity' (book) - A Universe Where Lucid Dreams Are Connected
‘Lucidity’ is a new fantasy fiction book that I am currently working on. It takes place in a universe where dreams are interconnected, meaning those who have the skill and desire to do so can enter another dream and take control of it.
In addition to enjoying an engaging story, readers will learn how to lucid dream (along with the main character).
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103: How Neglect Stunts Your Growth
Topic: Neglect is the absence of something. When it comes in terms of physical needs (food, water, shelter etc) the consequences are immediately obvious. However, when it is emotional neglect, and attention neglect, the ramifications are often hidden. In this episode I discuss these ramifications as well as what I am doing to overcome them.
Book Chapter: ‘Learn How To Learn’ (00:12:50) ch:4.2 of How To Get Your Sh!t Together
“Learning how to learn is life’s most important skill.” – Tony Buzan
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102: One Minute Life Hacks - New Podcast Out Now
I have just released ‘The One Minute Life Hacks Podcast’ . Here I will be sharing the how and why of self-improvement in just one minute.
The first episode is called ‘How To Wake Up Earlier & Not Be Tired’, enjoy!
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101: What Does Mania Feel Like
Topic: By sharing the reality of mental illness, we can hopefully help to reduce the stigma and let people know they are not alone. In this episode I share my recent manic experience, recorded both during and after the event. This is what mental illness really looks like.
Book Chapter: ‘Learn How To Say No’ (00:15:15) of How To Get Your Sh!t Together
“When you say ‘yes’ to others, make sure you are not saying ‘no’ to yourself.” – Paulo Coelho
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100: What I Wish I Knew 100 Episodes Ago ...
Lessons Learnt:
- Just start: You will learn along the way
- Done is better than perfect
- Don’t expect support (it will come, but not how you think it will)
- Be humble, there is always more to learn
- Don’t stop, ever
- It’s okay to pivot/change/refocus
- Value yourself – time is the most important resource you have
- Be present with what you are doing/the people in your life
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99: The Two Things All Good Relationships Must Have
Honest communication and trust are essential components in every good relationship. Unless these factors are present, the relationship simply wont last, or at least won’t be as prosperous.
Book Chapters: ‘Changing Our Reality’ & ‘Historical File h001a’ of Upgrade
98: Why You Should Choose To Take The Harder Option Whenever Possible
Topic: It is easy to fall into the comfortable rut and just coast. This is fine if you are thriving, but if you want more, anything more, you will need to push for it.
Book Chapter: ‘Only You Can Change Your Life’, ch 4.1 of How To Get Your Sh!t Together
”Your Attention Please: No one is coming to save you. This life of yours is 100% your responsibility.” - Anonymous