Ah, how powerful and life-changing certain ideas can be.

Here are some of the people whose work I find extremely valuable. I always talk about them, I always quote them, and although they’re very much known already, I do want to list them here. It’s like a silent ‘Thank You” they will never hear (oh well).

• Buddhist psychology: be mindful, be kind
• Jack Kornfield: be mindful, be kind
• Brené Brown: be brave, authentic, and lead with empathy
• Brendon Burchard: freakin’ do it! (but actually, plan it carefully and execute with joy)
• Democracy Now!: question power structures
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT): change your focus, change your life
• Neurolinguistic Programming (NLP): change your focus, change your life
• Wim Hof: be the captain of your ship (and take those cold showers)
• Rick Hanson: be mindful, be kind
• Tara Brach: be mindful, be kind
• Glennon Doyle: get untamed!
• Elizabeth Gilbert: have an affair with your creativity, and don’t let the fear drive
• Seth Godin: commit to your creative projects, detach yourself from the outcome
• Mel Robbins: freakin’ do it!
• Tony Robbins (c’mon): Tony-freakin’-Robbins

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