The Thrivalist Podcast

Erik Skoldberg is a renowned contemporary artist whose iconic work can be found in luxury homes, hotels, and corporate spaces around the world from Montauk to Monaco. He sat down with us today and gave us a bit of his story, a bit about his artistic journey that has led him to be one of America’s great fine artists, and a bit on how he melds the creativity of his art with the creativity of his business. We had a wonderful time with Erik. Enjoy.Connect with Erik: https://erikskoldberg.com/CONNECT WITH THRIVALIST:Website: http://thrivalistcollective.com/Get The Thrivalist Handbook: http://thethrivalisthandbook.com/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It’s safe to say we’ve all had seasons in our lives where maybe we’ve felt busy but not productive. Or maybe overwhelmed by all we’re doing or that is expected of us, while feeling that our true talent and potential goes unutilized. Greg McKeown tackles these conundrums by helping us master the “disciplined pursuit of less.”"Essentialism" by Greg McKeown: https://www.amazon.com/Essentialism-Disciplined-Pursuit-Greg-McKeown/dp/0804137404/ref=sr_1_1?sr=8-1CONNECT WITH THRIVALIST:Website: http://thrivalistcollective.com/Get The Thrivalist Handbook: http://thethrivalisthandbook.com/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today we get into another banger (can we use that word for books?). Ryan Holiday’s "The Obstacle is the Way" shows us how to flip obstacles into opportunities. Holiday submits that how we respond to obstacles is what defines us - not the obstacles themselves. We get to choose!!! Are we sensing a theme here, folks?!?"The Obstacle is the Way" by Ryan Holiday: https://www.amazon.com/Obstacle-Way-Expanded-10th-Anniversary/dp/0593719913/ref=sr_1_1?sr=8-1CONNECT WITH THRIVALIST:Website: http://thrivalistcollective.com/Get The Thrivalist Handbook: http://thethrivalisthandbook.com/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On today’s installment of Book Reports, we get into The Inner Work by Ashley Cottrell & Matthew Micheletti. Matt & Ash, as they are affectionately known, invite us to let go of our struggle with life along our journey of spiritual awakening. They help us understand our shadows and acknowledge our limiting beliefs on our way to unlocking the greatness of our full potential."The Inner Work" by Ashley Cottrell & Matthew Micheletti: https://www.amazon.com/Inner-Work-Invitation-Freedom-Happiness-ebook/dp/B08PP1J4K9/ref=sr_1_1?sr=8-1CONNECT WITH THRIVALIST:Website: http://thrivalistcollective.com/Get The Thrivalist Handbook: http://thethrivalisthandbook.com/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ah, we got a good one for ya today. We’re diving into a book that was a game-changer for both of us in terms of our spiritual journey. Richard Rohr’s "The Universal Christ" will open your eyes to a world of “what if.” What if… “the Christ” is in everything - including us? What if… God TRULY is in everything? Some pretty deep stuff to ponder from this one."The Universal Christ" by Richard Rohr: https://www.amazon.com/Universal-Christ-Forgotten-Reality-Everything/dp/1524762091CONNECT WITH THRIVALIST:Website: http://thrivalistcollective.com/Get The Thrivalist Handbook: http://thethrivalisthandbook.com/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Are you interested in refining your communication? At home. At work. With a spouse or partner. We tend to fall into the trap of making demands rather than requests. Marshall Rosenberg gives us an integration of four things that predicate nonviolent communication: Consciousness, Language, Communication, and Means of Influence. Join us today as we dig into the art of making the request."Nonviolent Communication" by Marshall B. Rosenberg: https://www.amazon.com/Nonviolent-Communication-Language-Life-Changing-Relationships/dp/189200528XCONNECT WITH THRIVALIST:Website: http://thrivalistcollective.com/Get The Thrivalist Handbook: http://thethrivalisthandbook.com/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In his book, "Mastery," Robert Greene argues that we can all be Masters, but we must follow three phases: apprenticeship, creative-active, and then mastery. The problem is over-coming our hunger for magical shortcuts.Another must-read for some language around the current status of whatever it is you’re doing now AND a challenge to do the work to get where you want to be."Mastery" by Robert Greene: https://www.amazon.com/Mastery-Robert-Greene/dp/014312417XCONNECT WITH THRIVALIST:Website: http://thrivalistcollective.com/Get The Thrivalist Handbook: http://thethrivalisthandbook.com/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Art of Possibility, at its core, is about a shift in perspective. Mastering the art of reframing, choosing abundance over scarcity, exercising your ability to CHOOSE in all aspects of life… just some of the keys to opening your life to new opportunities."The Art of Possibility" by Rosamund and Benjamin Zander: https://www.amazon.com/Art-Possibility-Transforming-Professional-Personal/dp/0142001104CONNECT WITH THRIVALIST:Website: http://thrivalistcollective.com/Get The Thrivalist Handbook: http://thethrivalisthandbook.com/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We follow up last week’s episode with Part 2 of Original Self by Thomas Moore. Reflect on this: What would it feel like to FULLY accept yourself - full-on forgiveness, full-on compassion, full-on empathy… toward yourself? Moore brings this idea to the forefront. Today, we touch on the idea of our full being (light and dark), a coaching perspective on depression, and much more… and much Moore."Original Self" by Thomas Moore: https://www.amazon.com/Original-Self-Living-Paradox-Originality/dp/0060953721CONNECT WITH THRIVALIST:Website: http://thrivalistcollective.com/Get The Thrivalist Handbook: http://thethrivalisthandbook.com/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Happy New Year! For the first episode of 2025, we’re serving up a Book Report that’s so good, it deserves another. This week, we bring you part 1 of Thomas Moore’s “Original Self.” This book is filled to the brim with deep dives into identity, control, and knowing (and loving!) who you are. Join the discussion to better understand why the soul is "always circling home.""Original Self" by Thomas Moore: https://www.amazon.com/Original-Self-Living-Paradox-Originality/dp/0060953721CONNECT WITH THRIVALIST:Website: http://thrivalistcollective.com/Get The Thrivalist Handbook: http://thethrivalisthandbook.com/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.