The Audio of Improvement

In this podcast, the hosts discuss the importance of reassessing thoughts and actions to make improvements. They share 10 questions to ask oneself frequently for living a fulfilling life and achieving personal growth. Topics include staying true to personal principles, aligning activities with values, choosing the right people and environments, maintaining a healthy relationship with food, mindfulness, decluttering, giving back, and staying on track.

The things we learn in school are valuable. But there is always so much more to know. And much that we should have learned but didn’t. Maybe that information wasn’t taught to us, or maybe we just weren’t paying attention. Either way, life has a way of teaching you anything you might have missed along the way. Albert Einstein said, “Education is not the learning of facts but the training of the mind to think.” Once you start thinking about it, learning never ends. Watch the video version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8L6wTqzPOZE Sign up to the Audio of Improvement Mailing list: https://artofimprovement.co.uk/mailing-list/

By accepting your success and knowing your worth, you can work through Imposter Syndrome and get back on track. Show up, do your best, and let go of the outcome. Remember that you are the greatest project you will ever work on. If you’re doing good, don’t be afraid to own it! Watch the video version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JlVxhXc9-qk Sign up to the Audio of Improvement Mailing list: https://artofimprovement.co.uk/mailing-list/

Procrastination can make you feel stuck, as if you are immobilized to do anything else. By doing your tasks without delay, you may feel freer, lighter and more energized. English Philosopher and Statesman, Sir Francis Bacon reminds us, “Begin doing what you want to do now. We are not living in eternity. We have only this moment, sparkling like a star in our hand and melting like a snowflake.” Watch the video version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eN2yeroTWsg Sign up to the Audio of Improvement Mailing list: https://artofimprovement.co.uk/mailing-list/

Highly Productive people have a plan, set priorities, and make steps to carry out their tasks.  They are not sidetracked by obstacles and other people’s opinions about what they’re doing. Sometimes the obstacle can not only be used, but maybe even necessary. In all endeavors, there will be challenges. There will be things that seemed like a good idea, but then do not end up producing the result you were hoping for. All that means is that you need to go to Plan B. There is no substitute for persistence. And if you want to successfully meet your goal, you have to keep going. Find another way to make it work. Watch the video version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dAMxJ4FoPgA Sign up to the Audio of Improvement Mailing list: https://artofimprovement.co.uk/mailing-list/

Learning to make better decisions doesn’t happen instantly. It’s a skill that takes time. All of these tips have that in common. Sure, you can watch this video and note them, but they're useless without proper time to work. Learning to cooperate with time will be the most valuable skill you can acquire. At the end of the day, if you ensure you’re putting time aside to notice and understand your flaws, then learning to overcome them will be the next inevitable step. After all, time won’t wait for you, so it’s time to become its ally. Watch the video version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hip8GXDoo_Q Sign up to the Audio of Improvement Mailing list: https://artofimprovement.co.uk/mailing-list/

By consistently taking small steps you can get better at anything. Getting better at anything takes time, persistence, and knowing where you want to go. But if you stick with it, you’ll find that you can make large strides in improving your skills and achieving your goals. Watch the video version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=62jzFZlfDos Sign up to the Audio of Improvement Mailing list: https://artofimprovement.co.uk/mailing-list/

Find out how highly productive people approach their work, including managing time effectively, utilizing organizational tools, and enhancing focus. Discover the secrets behind their habits, the importance of planning, and the value of downtime and motivation.

Discover the importance of developing a reading habit and the benefits it brings. Learn how to set goals and create time for reading. Get tips on making a reading list, finding motivation, and exploring libraries and bookstores.

Consumer vs. Producer: It's not about being rigid about what to do with every penny you make or never missing a daily workout at the gym. There’s no perfect way to be. But it’s about thinking of what you want out of life, and assessing whether or not you’re on the path to achieve it. Consumer or producer? Which mindset are you? Watch the video version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QhkkCRqQ3ec Sign up to the Audio of Improvement Mailing list: https://artofimprovement.co.uk/mailing-list/