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The Kickass Life Podcast with David Wood

English, Health / Medicine, 1 season, 330 episodes, 2 days, 46 minutes
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Teaching you how to squeeze the juice out of life and improve all aspects: wealth, health, happiness and relationships
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327 – Ben Wood – The Four Agreements – Don Miguel Ruiz – Personal Development Series

Today David has a very special guest; his 14 year old son, Ben. Those of you who tuned in last week, heard David share a very private and emotional moment, when he discovered that his son had started to lie to him. Today David shares more about how they managed to resolve the problem. Ben […]
10/8/201433 minutes, 32 seconds
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326 – Simon Sinek – Why Good Leaders Make You Feel Safe – Personal Development Series

Today’s show is about a very important and deep topic! Today David talks about “Trust” and it’s value, “Truth” and it’s liberating powers.  He talks about the Power of trust to make us feel safe! On that topic, David plays us bits of Simon Sinek’s speeches where he talks about trust and leadership. Simon talks […]
9/25/201437 minutes, 58 seconds
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324 – Celebrate Your Life! Top Tips for an Extraordinary Life – Personal Development Series

We’ve heard it and we know it, but, boy do we need to be reminded every once in a while!! This is exactly what David does for us today, so make sure you don’t miss today’s show! David talks about the importance of celebrating yourself, your friends, your family, and how easily it can be done. The […]
9/5/201437 minutes, 48 seconds
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323 – What Does Home Mean To You? (Sir Richard Branson) – Personal Development Series

You don’t want to miss this show! Today, David talks, tenderly, about a great man who has been an inspiration in his life. A man who wants for nothing, and can chose anywhere in the whole world to live, but has chosen a remote island that can house only 40 people, to call home. A […]
7/23/201428 minutes, 11 seconds
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322 – How to Focus and Follow Through with Les Hewitt

With more than 30 years experience, LES HEWITT understands the real world of business and the struggle to stay focused. His organization has created and delivered more than 900 workshops and training programs that have been utilized by thousands of executives, managers and sales leaders. Les is also the founder of The Power of Focus […]
7/17/201448 minutes, 6 seconds
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321 – Find & Follow your PASSION with Mike Johnston

To be honest with you, when I heard that I would be interviewing a drum teacher I was not 100% sure whether it would be the kind of show that was suited for The Kickass Life.  What happened next blew my mind. Mike Johnston’s story is so incredibly powerful and his passion oozes out of […]
7/11/201450 minutes, 29 seconds
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320 – Peak Mindset To Create Your Ideal Life – Andy Murphy – Personal Development Series

Today David is excited for the opportunity to be chatting with Andy Murphy.  Andy is a Master Practitioner of Neuro Linguistics and Mental Performance. He is an Entrepreneur, Speaker, Trainer and Coach using cutting edge psychological tools blended with his own 21st century version of eastern philosophy to help global clients excel to their full potential. […]
7/10/201449 minutes, 5 seconds
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319 – Thandie Newton – ‘Self’ vs. ‘Oneness’ – Personal Development Series

In today’s show David will discuss  Thandie Newton’s TED Talk and how our beliefs that are formed and how we can embrace ‘otherness’  and ‘oneness’ to explore, grow and change and to be our best and live life to its fullest. Thandie and David will discuss: Our ‘oneness’ vs. ‘separateness’ How the ‘self’ that we […]
7/3/201434 minutes, 58 seconds
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318 – Dr. John Gray – Building Healthy, Wonderful Relationships

Joining David today is a great friend and a renowned throughout the world as the best selling Author for almost a decade for his book “Men Are From Mars, Women are from Venus”, selling over 50 million books, our guest today is Dr. John Gray, John is a Master Trainer, Author, Humanitarian and Professional Network Marketer. Today John […]
6/26/201452 minutes, 44 seconds
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317 – Living Beyond Limits – Amy Purdy’s Amazing Journey, Story & Triumph

Imagine if your life were a book and you were the author? What story, what great adventure would you be writing yourself into and what actions would you be taking every day to bring it all to life? Included in today’s show, David discusses Amy Purdy’s journey who has been a stellar example of living beyond limits […]
6/24/201432 minutes, 45 seconds
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316 – Dr. Lance Wallnau – The Power of Faith and Being a Level 10 Leader

Today David is chatting with a close friend and one of the world’s thought leaders Dr. Lance Wallnau.  Lance is a world-class trainer and consultant. What do best selling author Ken Blanchard, former president of the Ritz Carlton, Horst Schulze, the youngest Trump apprentice and Supermodel Kim Alexis, and The KickAss life host David Wood […]
6/20/201449 minutes, 7 seconds
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315 – The Five Minute Challenge – David T.S. Wood

David shares the secret of his own success by sharing how to use goal setting to unleash your personal power and to move you into a life that is currently only a wish or a dream.
6/17/201441 minutes, 53 seconds
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314 – Unleash the Power of Goal Setting – David T.S. Wood

David shares the secret of his own success by sharing how to use goal setting to unleash your personal power and to move you into a life that is currently only a wish or a dream.
6/13/201447 minutes, 18 seconds
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313 – Mike Dooley – Have Your Dreams Show Up Every Day – “Notes From the Universe”, The Secret, and tut.com

“Have your dreams and show up everyday”. We are excited today for you to be joining David while he chats with his very dear friend Mike Dooley about life, religion, philosophy and success. Mike Dooley’s Adventure Club (tut.com) is enjoyed in 200 countries by 500,000 fellow adventurers daily, his New York times best selling books […]
6/11/201450 minutes, 24 seconds
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312 – Pat Flynn – How to Create a Smart Passive Income & Why It Matters

David interviews one of the biggest influencers of the “You can do it…work from home and spend more time with your family” movement.  Pat Flynn went from a desk job as an architect, to creating an online empire, and is now one of the most sought-after speakers in the blogging and podcasting industry.    Today […]
6/4/201452 minutes, 26 seconds
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311 – Jack Canfield – The Success Principles, What Makes Him Happy & Giving Back

“Taking Action” Today David is chatting with an amazing friend and one of his favorite people, Jack Canfield. Jack truly walks his talk!  He is America’s leading success coach and author of close to 250 books, including the bestselling blockbuster “The Success Principles”, shares his road to success, including some of his most challenging moments […]
6/4/201445 minutes, 54 seconds
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310 – Marci Shimoff (from The Secret) – The Formula for Happiness & How to Reset Your Happiness Point (Chicken Soup for the Soul)

Marci Shimoff, author in “Chicken Soup for the Soul” series and featured teacher in the global phenomenon, "The Secret", shares her wisdom and learnings on how create sustainable happiness in our lives and deal with adversity when it challenges us.
5/20/201457 minutes, 52 seconds
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309 – Jim Kwik – Learn Anything Faster!

Jim Kwik is CEO of Kwik Learning and Founder of SuperHero You, and is a sought after keynote speaker and trainer of TOP business organizations and Universities worldwide. He has shared the stage with Sir Richard Branson and his Holiness the Dalai Lama among other notables.  Jim Kwik joins David Wood as they speak about […]
5/14/201457 minutes, 44 seconds
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308 – Don Miguel Ruiz – The Four Agreements

  Don Miguel Ruiz, born the youngest of 13 children in rural Mexico, grew up believing that ANYTHING was possible. A near fatal car crash changed the course of his life from a surgeon working on the brain, to a Shaman working on the mind, heart and spirit. Inspired by the struggle his students had […]
5/7/201454 minutes, 10 seconds
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307 – Les Brown – Unlock Your Personal Greatness

Be ready to laugh – Today David is excited to be chatting with his good friend Les Brown, whose straight-from-the-heart, high-energy, passionate message motivates and engages everyone who listens, to step into their greatness and live their dreams.  Les Brown is the number one motivational speaker in the world, a renowned speech coach, and best-selling author. Today […]
4/29/201448 minutes, 18 seconds
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306 – The First Key to Success

“When I take 100% responsibility for everything in my life and everything not in my life, there is no one left to blame.” “Everything you experience is a result of choices we have made in our past” David explores what he considers to be the number one key to success. This can be a tough […]
4/24/201438 minutes, 37 seconds
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305 – John Assaraf – Vision Boards and Peak Personal Performance

“Creator of the Vision Board” John Assaraf is New York Times Best selling author of two books (including ‘The Answer’), entrepreneur, brain researcher and explorer of consciousness and human behavior and featured guest on the international blockbuster ‘The Secret’.  Today John will talk about the Neuroscience of Success, achieving Peak and Personal Performance by embracing […]
4/23/201453 minutes, 12 seconds
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304 – Bob Burg – The Go Giver – 5 Little Secrets that Will Change Your Life

5 little secrets that will change your life.  Bob Burg’s international bestseller is a quick and powerful read that can definitely change your life and set you on a path to financial success and true happiness. Listen as David explores this book, The Go Giver, and dives into the five important areas of personal reflection […]
4/17/201435 minutes, 6 seconds
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303 – Suze Casey – Flipping Your Inner Switch to Happiness and Success

“Be Kind to YOURSELF” Today David is very excited to be talking to Suze Casey.  Suze is an internationally published author, teacher, speaker, weekly radio show host and entrepreneur. Following a 20 year career as an educator, teaching students from grade 6 to post-graduate, in 1999 Suze began her private practice offering personal and business […]
4/15/20141 hour, 3 minutes, 50 seconds
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302 – 600 Seconds – 5 Ways to Listen Better – Julian Treasure

In our louder and louder world we are losing our listening. Have you noticed how some people find it incredibly difficult to focus and even harder to really listen to someone to the point where they really understand them. In today’s show David explores The five ways to listen better as shared by Julian Treasure […]
4/15/201425 minutes, 19 seconds
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301 – Wade Davis – Dreams from Endangered Cultures

A National Geographic Explorer-in-Residence, Wade Davis has been described as “a rare combination of scientist, scholar, poet and passionate defender of all of life’s diversity.” Wade Davis discusses the importance of embracing all cultures, especially those we are unfamiliar with to gain a greater perspective on our world and the beauty in life in general. David […]
4/10/201437 minutes
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300 – Lisa Nichols from The Secret – Shares Her 3-Step Formula to Success and Self-Love!

Six time best-selling author, world renowned speaker, teacher and coach, Lisa Nichols, is known throughout the world as a breakthrough specialist for the results she helps others achieve. Guest on the self-help phenomenon “The Secret”, Oprah Winfrey, Larry King, and Starting Over, Lisa shares with David a 3 step daily exercise that changed her life.  This is a wonderful show […]
4/8/201459 minutes, 4 seconds
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299 – 600 Seconds – The Four Agreements – Don Miguel Ruiz

David is just back from Laguna Beach, CA after three back to back events including a keynote to 105 happy Millionaires. David shared with them how they can use the four agreements from his good friend Don Miguel Ruiz. Enjoy!   The Four Agreements 1) Be Impeccable With Your Word 2) Don’t Take Anything Personally […]
4/8/201421 minutes, 43 seconds
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298 – The One Year Vision – How to Attract and Achieve What You Want in Your Life

From the beach, David shares a critical lesson that he just went through in helping a friend. When struggling with your current life, how do you change things to make the future different? The focus of the mind and your vision that you cast, guides what happens in your future.  Listen to the show, unlock […]
4/4/201427 minutes, 27 seconds
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297 – Tim Ferriss on how to learn ANYTHING, fast!

Tim Ferriss (“The Four Hour Work Week” “The Four Hour Body” and “The Four Hour Chef”) Joins David for an action-packed show, as Tim shares his journey from being unknown to an internationally acclaimed best selling author of three books. Forbes Magazine describes Tim as “one of the names you most need to know”. Tim […]
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296 – 600 Seconds – The Healing Power of Friendship

No other factor has a greater impact on our health than friendship and love and the number #1 key to a lasting marriage is also friendship.
3/31/201412 minutes, 45 seconds
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295 – Dealing with & Navigating the Waters of Infidelity – Dr. Phil

A question was posted to David about how to deal with a father who you just learned had been having a 20 year affair, so in this show, David talks through his experience on this matter, through some of the overall statistics and how to move past this season of anger, sadness and disappointment. David […]
3/27/201437 minutes, 33 seconds
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294 – Andrea Owen – 52 Ways to Live a Kick-Ass Life

Andrea is an author, coach mentor, and certified life coach who helps women get what they want by facing their fears and limiting beliefs that are holding them back, taking radical action along the way, and stepping into their own kick-ass version of themselves. She has helped hundreds of people manage their inner-critic to break through and live their most kick-ass life.
3/25/201455 minutes, 30 seconds
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293 – 10 Things Science Says Will Make you Happier – 600 Seconds

Today's show features the ten things that scientist agree will make you happier. Have a quick listen to this 600 Second Podcast and make today and happy day!
3/24/201418 minutes, 12 seconds
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292 – Unlocking the Adventurous Spirit – from Thatch Caye, Belize

Straight from his island, Thatch Caye in Belize, David discusses with his island business partners, Mike and Peter, about their love of adventure and the embracing their passion and love of live.
3/20/201427 minutes, 56 seconds
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291 – Matt Eldridge – Living The Dream: Building a Business Out of Passion & Purpose = Foursum

Loving Golf, Being an Entrepreneur = LIVING THE DREAM.  Today David is excited to be chatting with Matt Eldridge.  Matt is the President and Co-Founder of Foursum Golf.   He feels that his “failures” are his best lessons and successes that have helped him grow into the leader he needs to be for Foursum. Growing […]
3/18/201453 minutes, 3 seconds
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290 – How to Control the Time in Your Life

From his island, Thatch Caye, just off the coast of Belize, David discusses his philosophy and pragmatic advice on how to control the time in your life.
3/17/201414 minutes, 37 seconds
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289 – Successful Body Language

David discusses Amy Cuddy's research and TedX presentation on body language. Amy Cuddy’s research on body language reveals that we can change other peoples perceptions and even our own body chemistry simply by changing our body position.
3/13/201440 minutes, 42 seconds
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288 – Matt Theriault – The Power and Importance of the Do Over

Living a life of Range, today David is very excited to be interviewing Matt Theriault, an accidental success coach that helps people pick themselves up after a major let-down and Do Over!  Matt is an entrepreneur, author, success coach and host of Your Do Over, a weekly podcast on inspiring “come back” stories that teach […]
3/11/201448 minutes, 39 seconds
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287 – 600 Seconds – What Happy, Successful People Choose to Ignore

Today David shares some things that he and his friends choose to ignore in order to live a happy life and be successful How to deal with Judgment What to do with old troubles from the past How to cope with life’s little frustrations Why hard work is so important Why patience is so important […]
3/10/201419 minutes, 10 seconds
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286 – Pornography, Addiction and Cures

A 17 Year Old Listener Assk’s Dave an Important Question About Pornography. Today’s show has been inspired by a young listener who has reached out to David for help on understanding what he can do about his growing addiction to porn.
3/6/201436 minutes, 31 seconds
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285 – Crystal Flaman – Unlock Your Passion and Purpose

Social Entrepreneur and 11x Ironman finisher, Crystal Flaman. David is extremely excited to have the opportunity to interview this amazing woman who lives here in beautiful Kelowna!
3/4/20141 hour, 2 minutes, 19 seconds
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284 – Raising Great Kids

Today David explores 30 simple parenting tips from celebrities like Michelle Obama, Courtney Cox, Arianna Huffington, Laura Bush, Kathie Lee Gifford, and of course shares some of his own parenting tips.
3/3/201420 minutes, 13 seconds
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283 – 10 Simple Ways to Live a Kickass Life

After pulling an all-nighter with his guy friends David reflects on some of the quotes that he has written that truly help him live a KickAss Life and shares the Top Ten Songs of all time put out by Rolling Stone Magazine. Join David at one of his upcoming events: Perth-Sydney-Belize www.amplifiednetwork.com/events Win Free One […]
2/28/201440 minutes, 51 seconds
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282 – Mark Divine – Developing Your Unbeatable Mind

Today David is extremely excited to be chatting with Mark Divine.   Mark served in the U.S. Navy SEALs for 20 years, retiring as a commander.  He is an author and the founder of SEALFIT, NavySeals.com, and U.S. CrossFit, he has started and led six multimillion– dollar business ventures. He has coached thousands of Navy SEAL and […]
2/25/201458 minutes, 29 seconds
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281 – 600 Second Series – How To Design Your Life

David shares with you a strategy that will definitely impact every area of your life by designing your life and having an active Bucket List – A list of things that you will do before you die.
2/24/201418 minutes, 40 seconds
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280 – Meditation Series – Jen Newman – #2 – A Meditation on Love and Kindness

Welcome to the Second show in our meditation series. David has invited his wonderful partner Jen on the show to facilitate one of the 5 proven practices of happiness. Use this 15 minute practice to be sure 2014 is truly beautiful and Kickass.
2/23/201417 minutes, 36 seconds
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279 – Warren Buffett’s 10 Ways to Get Rich

Today, David discusses the ever important topic of money, money, money! For most of us, there is a point in our lives when we do not have enough money to buy life's essentials. David talks about his story when he arrived to Kelowna, British Columbia and simply stepped off the bus with his back pack and nothing else and how he focused his effort and drive, step by step, to get him to the lifestyle he currently leads of service, generosity and wealth. He shares his lessons learned and discussed some key tips for creating wealth from someone he admires for his consistent and noble path for success, Warren Buffett.
2/20/201436 minutes, 48 seconds
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278 – Robert & Terri TallTree – Aligning Your Mind, Body & Spirit to Find and Connect with Your Purpose

David is very excited to be interviewing Robert & Terri TallTree.  Robert & Terri are beautiful connected people who have touched many around the world with their powerful message and presence.  Nationally renowned speakers and trainers, they have appeared on PBS, the BBC, Animal Planet and Discovery Channel.   The TallTree’s are living proof that […]
2/18/20141 hour, 4 seconds
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277 – 5 Key Things I Learned That Changed My Life

Today’s show David explores a TED talk where they explored the 5 things the person learned that completely changed their life. Of course David agrees wholeheartedly with some and maybe not so much with others.
2/17/201418 minutes, 18 seconds
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276 – Valentine’s Day Special – Dave & Jen – Our Secrets of Love, Sex & Intimacy

David and Jen sit down and share the good, bad and not so good of their journey into love and their secrets that have helped them create a beautiful adventure of love, passion and excitement.
2/13/20141 hour, 9 minutes, 22 seconds
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275 – Pam Grout – Proof That Your Thoughts Create Your Reality & How To Get What You Want In Life

David chats with Pam Grout & her overnight success on & how you can prove through your own experiments that your thoughts do create your reality (as discussed in The Secret) & discuss some initial steps in how to change your thoughts to get what you want.
2/11/201458 minutes, 17 seconds
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274 – Top Seven Reasons Why People Spend More Than They Earn

David. T. S. Wood explores why so many people struggle financially and end up broke.
2/10/201416 minutes, 11 seconds
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273 – 25 Things I Bet You Don’t Know About The World

A fun show today as a continued celebration and way of expressing gratitude to all of you from around the world who have taken the plunge and become KickAss Life Practitioners and have been a part of the movement over the past 3 years to get to over 1 Million downloads!
2/6/201440 minutes, 30 seconds
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272 – Arjuna Ardagh – Enjoy Experiences “Better Than Sex” Through Awakening

David is very excited to be interviewing Arjuna Ardagh. In David's words, Arjuna is always 100% in it. He will talk about his new book "Better Than Sex" & will share about his life, how he discovered meditation & what he has learned over the years.
2/4/20141 hour, 1 minute, 33 seconds
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271 – The Million Downloads Show and How to Make a Million Dollars

Today is a very exciting milestone...David had crossed the mark of having over one million downloads for The KickAss Life Podcast! A huge thanks goes to all of YOU for listening, becoming practitioners, sharing with friends, and being part of this amazing movement! To celebrate, David discusses a fun and important topic for financial freedom: How to Make a Million dollars!
1/30/201441 minutes, 4 seconds
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270 – Eric Frady – Financial Freedom Through Proven Methods of Successful Investing by Becoming a MasterMind Trader.

David interviews Eric Frady, who shares how to become make great wealth and create financial freedom through investing in proven methods and how to become a MasterMind Trader.
1/28/201455 minutes, 39 seconds
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269 – 26 Ways to Be Happier (with some comedy from Brian Regan)

It’s almost one in the morning and David is extra goofy as he explores 26 ways to have more FUN. Special comedy inserts from Brian Regan.
1/27/201429 minutes
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268 – KickAss Life Practitioners Stepping In & Making Dreams Come True

What a great show! David’s guests today are active podcast listeners, who stepped in to make their dreams come true. They discuss the commitment they made to be healthy, own their own business, find financial freedom and help others to do the same.
1/23/201454 minutes, 39 seconds
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267 – Ann Webb – Creating Your Ideal LifeVision For Ultimate Success

David is very excited to be talking to Ann Webb. Ann is best known as “The LifeVision Expert” and has coached thousands of successful entrepreneurs and other highly motivated individuals in getting crystal clear in both their business and personal visions resulting in more money, better relationships, and improved health & fitness.
1/21/201457 minutes, 29 seconds
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266 – Become Bigger Than Any Problem

David explores how overcoming obstacles has more to do with mindset and the size you are in comparison to your obstacles than the obstacles themselves.
1/20/201417 minutes, 19 seconds
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265 – The Secrets of the World’s Most Powerful Women

Today’s show is so exciting! David will talk about one of his favorite subjects, not that he is an expert but that he truly loves what it is about. Today his show is all about “WOMEN”. Almost 80% of his students are women and he loves their determination to create a life they want and they are truly ready to INVEST in themselves and change the world!
1/16/201437 minutes, 20 seconds
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264 – Lisa DeMayo – How to Cultivate the Happiness, Health, and Wealth You Desire

David is very excited to be interviewing the amazing Lisa DeMayo. Lisa is a professional speaker and life, executive and leadership coach with more than twenty years of training in different development modalities and coaching experience. She is an author of the book, The Art of Getting What You Want: How to Cultivate the Happiness, Health, and Wealth You Desire.
1/14/201458 minutes, 27 seconds
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263 – 600 Seconds – The Importance & Speed of Trust

Live from Dallas, and hot off a keynote speech, David takes the time to talk about a critically important topic of the trust and how it can quickly help us or hurt us.
1/13/201412 minutes, 2 seconds
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262 – David Blaine – Possible or Impossible…Your Choice

David explores the boundaries and philosophy of what the possible versus impossible. He explores the TED Talk of David Blaine. In looking at our own lives, how do we approach our future and what we can do in our lives?
1/9/201436 minutes, 10 seconds
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261 – Nicky Billou – 13 Key Principles to Think Like and Be a Champion

David is excited to be interviewing this amazing guest Nicky Billou. Nicky, is an author, businessman, coach, and father of two boys living in Toronto.
1/7/201457 minutes, 4 seconds
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260 – 600 Seconds – 6 Questions That Will Change Your Life

In todays show David shares some good old Aussie humor, some little know FUN facts and of course explores six questions that could very well change the direction of your life.
1/6/201413 minutes, 2 seconds
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259 – A Practice In Happiness – Daily Practices & A Beginner Meditation for Focus and Achieving Your Goals and Dreams

Welcome to the first show of the New Year! David has invited Jen on the show to facilitate one of the 5 proven practices of happiness. Use this 15 minute practice of mental focus and medication to be sure 2014 is Kickass.
1/6/201420 minutes, 29 seconds
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258 – How to Make 2014 a Massive Success

In todays show David explores the Wonderful Life of George Bailey ‘The Richest Man in Town’ from the Movie ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’, plus he looks at the science behind setting goals and how to make them and keep them. He also shares a strategy for setting new years resolutions and how to create the habits to make them effective.
12/31/20131 hour, 6 minutes, 6 seconds
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257 – The KickAss Life’s Christmas Special – Bring Joy & Fun Into Every Day Of The Year

Join David as he explores the essence of Christmas and introduces you to some amazing people who will allow you to discover how you can bring the essence of Christmas into all 365 days a year.
12/24/201352 minutes, 59 seconds
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256 – Succeeding with a Spouse, Taking Risks & Handling Disappointment

On today’s show David & Jen answer the question that you posted on Facebook this week.
12/22/201339 minutes, 38 seconds
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255 – Solo – Nelson Mandela’s Wisdom for a Life of Impact and Purpose

David explores the power inside Nelson Mandela's heart that he wielded for such great impact in the world, which is the same power we all have, and have in spades, but we often don't have the courage to access it.
12/19/201333 minutes, 4 seconds
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254 – Joel Brown – Secrets Of Extraordinary Results With A Great Intention

Today, David is excited to be talking with young business and marketing phenom, Joel Brown, who shares amazing insight into achieving incredible results while helping change lives.
12/17/201357 minutes, 23 seconds
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253 – 600 Seconds – What Is Love & How Do You Find Love

Today, David discusses his personal journey to discover what love truly is and how to find it. David explores this important topic of ‘what is love’ and ‘how do I find love’.  He shares some straight shooting experience from his personal adventures and life and from working with countless others to help them find the […]
12/16/201312 minutes, 26 seconds
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252 – Assk Dave (& Jen) – Why You Are The Best Investment & How To Create A Kick Ass Life

On todays show David takes you along to one of the most incredible parties he has thrown for a LONG, LONG time and introduce you to some Kickass Life Practitioners who get to Assk Dave a question. Todays Show Dedicated to – His students who traveled on planes, cars, busses, taxi’s boats and their feet […]
12/15/20131 hour, 13 minutes, 16 seconds
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251 – Solo – Finding and Pursuing Your Path to Your Happiness – with special guests Peta, Sanj, Chris and Jen

Today, David checks in from Thatch Caye, Belize with Peta from Australia, Sanj from Toronto, Chris from Phoenix and and Jen to discuss the amazing activities and adventures they are doing this week on the island and their personal transformations.  This is a truly fantastic podcast with so many nuggets of real wisdom from people across […]
12/12/201342 minutes, 8 seconds
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250 – Cliff Ravenscraft – The Podcast Mastermind – From Inbox Zero, To Living With Purpose

David is very excited to be talking to Cliff Ravenscraft.  Cliff is the founder of The Podcast Mastermind and gspn.tv (Generally Speaking Production Network). Together with his wife, Stephanie and a few close friends, Cliff has produced over 3,100 podcast episodes; He is devoted to Entertainment, Family, Faith, Fitness, Career and Technology. Cliff is extremely […]
12/10/201356 minutes, 18 seconds
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249 – 600 Seconds – Get Stuff Done – Jeff Goins

From Thatch Caye, Belize, David gives quick insight and a challenge this morning to simplify and tack the most important things (even if we don’t really feel like it). From the best selling author and blogger, Jeff Goins, David discusses Jeff’s insightful thoughts on getting things done.  Jeff Goins is a fantastic writer with a […]
12/9/201313 minutes, 11 seconds
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248 – Assk Dave (& Jen) Show – Handling Jealousy, Effective Networking, Fixing a Struggling Marriage

Another installment of The Assk Dave and Jen Show that allows you to assk any question that is on your mind, from the boardroom, to the bedroom, from serious to light.  There are no question that is out of bounds, so make sure you assk Dave a question and don’t forget to request a song […]
12/8/201334 minutes, 57 seconds
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247 – Solo – Get Rid Of Your Crap

On todays show, join David as he chills to the sounds of the Ocean lapping at the shore as he is preparing to run a 5 day program at the stunning Thatch Caye Belize. www.thatchcayebelize.com He has students flying in from Australia, Canada and USA and reflects on the idea of Freedom and what would […]
12/6/201332 minutes, 55 seconds
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246 – Michael Mataluni – Kick Ass Dad Podcast – Passionate Parenting In A Volatile World

David is excited to have Michael Mataluni joining him today.   Michael is a proud father of 3 children.  He is a successful author of a podcast entitled Kick Ass Dad | Passionate Parenting in a Volatile World and has become an influential voice in the Personal Development community. He is very passionate about raising […]
12/3/20131 hour, 1 minute, 34 seconds
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245 – 600 Seconds – Robert Kiyosaki – Rich Dad Poor Dad’s Wealth Secrets

 On todays show, David talks about Robert Kiyosaki’s book Rich Dad Poor Dad and explores 6 Wealth Tips.  This short and sweet podcast will give you clear insight and some take aways to start implementing immediately Quote: Robert T. Kiyosaki, Entrepreneur and Author “Network marketing gives people the opportunity, with very low risk and very low […]
12/2/201314 minutes, 23 seconds
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244 – Ask Dave (& Jen) – Other’s Opinions, What Is WWOOFing, Minefield of Infidelity

On todays show David & Jen will answer your questions that you have posted on Fb and also share some great songs, awesome quotes and important links. Todays Show Dedicated to – Pam Wood on her Birthday Todays Questions Include How to deal with other people opinions of us What is WWOOFing and how can […]
11/30/201341 minutes, 29 seconds
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243 – Solo – David Steindl-Rast The Secret to Happiness

On todays show David explores the connection between Happiness and Gratitude and through the amazing work of David Steindl-Rast shares a very simple three step system that will allow you to be present enough to truly experience gratitude and happiness What you will Learn on Today’s Show:  Which comes first, Happiness or Gratitude How Gratitude […]
11/28/201332 minutes, 58 seconds
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242 – Margo Talbot – All That Glitters – A Journey Through Addiction and Depression

On today’s show David is excited to be talking to Margo Talbot. Margo is a writer and climber living in Canmore, Alberta, where she immerses herself in the Rocky Mountains of Canada.  She spends her time speaking; writing and teaching people hot to climb. A sponsored athlete with Outdoor Research, her goal is to introduce […]
11/26/201359 minutes, 33 seconds
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241 – 600 Second – Cultural Challenge

David explores culture today and offers you a cultural challenge this week that could open up all kinds of wonderful new connections. He also shares some comedy from Jerry Seinfeld and some amazing fun facts from England, Poland, Zambia, Italy and the USA. What You Will Learn on Todays Show How David connected with and […]
11/25/201316 minutes, 48 seconds
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240 – Assk Dave (& Jen) – Teen Suicide, Negative Friends, Training with David

On todays show David & Jen will answer your questions that you have posted on Fb and also share some great songs, awesome quotes and important links. Todays Questions Include Understanding Teen Suicide & How You Can Help Designing Your Life & Letting go of Negative Friends What’s on David & Jen’s Bucket List MLM- […]
11/24/201343 minutes, 33 seconds
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239 – Solo – Dan Gilbert’s Surprise on Happiness

Inspired by a conversation he had a few days ago David delves deeper into the science of happiness and shows through science that happiness in the end is a choice regardless of what happens to us. What you will learn in todays show: The difference in happiness between a paraplegic and a lottery winner What […]
11/21/201340 minutes, 54 seconds
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238 – Hyrum W. Smith – Seeing Reality And Taking Control

Today David is excited to be interviewing Co-Founder & Former CEO of Franklin Covey, Hyrum Smith.  Hyrum lives in Gunlock, Utah on his 2000-acre cattle ranch.  He is a highly sought after keynote speaker and author. For nearly three decades he has been motivating people to see reality more clearly and to gain better control […]
11/19/20131 hour, 4 minutes, 39 seconds
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237 – 600 Seconds – Don Miguel Ruiz

Today, David explores Miguel’s work from his International best seller The Four Agreements and challenges you to keep them all week and see how it impacts your life In the photo for todays show you will see Don Miguel Ruiz and his amazing Life Partner, Mike Dooley, Lisa Nicols and of course David hanging out […]
11/18/201311 minutes, 24 seconds
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236 – Assk Dave (& Jen) – Your Questions From Facebook

Another installment of The Assk Dave and Jen Show that allows you to assk any question that is on your mind, from the boardroom, to the bedroom, from serious to light.  There are no question that is out of bounds, so make sure you assk Dave a question and don’t forget to request a song […]
11/17/201345 minutes, 46 seconds
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235 – Steven Covey, The 13 Habits of HIGH Trust

David is inspired after meeting Steven M R Covey and discussing his Bestselling book ‘The Speed of Trust” to share the 13 principles. Listen in and enjoy as he add his own ‘Kickass’ spin to the habits and how they can affect us in our personal and professional life. David also shares a recent TED […]
11/15/201332 minutes, 43 seconds
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234 – Courtney Smith – The Keys for Creating Huge Wealth Through Investing

David is very excited and grateful to be interviewing Courtney Smith all the way from KualaLumpur.  Courtney is an Expert in INVESTMENT.  He is a world renown trader, author of eight books, money manager, educator, and speaker. He is the only person in history to have a high ranked mutual fund, stock picking newsletter, futures newsletter, […]
11/12/201354 minutes, 33 seconds
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233 – 600 Seconds – Smart Goal Setting

In this podcast, David explores a book by his good friend Brian Klemmer and examines chapter seven on Balance and setting goals. What you will learn on Todays Show: The importance of setting – Physical, Emotional, Spiritual & Mental Goals Why truth plays a part in setting effective goals How to effectively define Emotional Spiritual and […]
11/11/201313 minutes, 6 seconds
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232 – Assk Dave (and Jen)- Your Questions from Facebook

In their last day in Australia for this trip, Dave and Jen answer questions and requests from all of  you kick ass life practitioners. In this episode you will learn: How can you trust a teacher who talks a good talk, but does not necessarily walk that same talk?  And should you? When you get […]
11/10/201329 minutes, 31 seconds
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231 – The 5 Levels of Leadership To Grow Your Success

In this podcast, David explores the 5 Levels of Leadership that are critical for everyone to learn togrow their personal success and live the life they truly want.  Leadership is an essential part of any successful and happy life no matter what you do, all the way from the corporate world like Sir Richard Branson […]
11/9/201342 minutes, 7 seconds
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230 – Team Building Through Leadership with Shawn Stratton

Today David is excited to be interviewing Shawn Stratton. Shawn is the president of LiveMore Group, an organization that helps people maximize their potential and productivity. He is an international team-building and leadership consultant and bestselling author. Shawn is driven by a love for experiential education, adventure, and teambuilding. Shawn has devoted 15 years to […]
11/6/201355 minutes, 34 seconds
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229 – Assk Dave (and Jen)- Your Questions from Facebook

David and Jen tackle your facebook questions today from the beautiful Sunshine Coast in Coolum. What you will learn on Today’s show: A temporary way to make money Why systemizing a business is so important How David started his first business An offer to be coached to train wealth How to impact people’s health without […]
11/3/201334 minutes, 19 seconds
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228 – The Thai Experience – Lessons on How to Engage Your Senses and Expand Your Range

On this show, David discusses his real experiences in Thailand to share some of the methods of how to take your life to the next level and truly live a truly kick ass life.  These amazing experiences include…eating amazing Thai food…meeting strange people…experiencing authentic Thai boxing…riding elephants…and last, but no where near least…eating bugs! Show […]
11/1/201353 minutes, 36 seconds
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227 – Brenton Hayden – Achieving Big Business Success While Keeping Personal Freedom

Today David is excited to be interviewing Brenton Hayden.  Brenton is the CEO and Founder of Renters Warehouse, a FOURTIME honoree of the INC. 500/5000 list.  At 28, this young entrepreneur leads his team of over 100 employees and franchisees in seven states to see gross revenues of $12.5 million.  With a portfolio of managed […]
10/29/201356 minutes, 22 seconds
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226 – Change Your Life by Saying YES

David explores on todays show the power in two of the worlds smallest yet most important words Yes and No. He also set up this week’s challenge that could easily change your life and certainly add more vibrancy and fun. What you will learn on Today’s show One of David’s most important yes’ Why a […]
10/29/201312 minutes, 39 seconds
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225 – Assk Dave (& Jen) – Your Listener Questions from Facebook

Dave and Jen are at it again, answering your questions from Facebook. Every Friday, we post a request for your questions on our Kickass Life Facebook page. To ask your questions, just write on the Kickass Life Facebook Wall:  (http://davidonfacebook.com) Please, if you haven’t already I would love if you took a minute to leave […]
10/27/201341 minutes, 3 seconds
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224 – The Power of an Apology

In this podcast, David shares how so many of the inspirations of the show come from the events that are happening in David’s life. David had to apologize to someone he cared about today and he shares some of the insights that he had through the experience and how to have the courage to realize, […]
10/25/201329 minutes, 45 seconds
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223 – Transformational Leadership with Barnet Bain

Today David is excited to be interviewing Barnet Bain, David describes Barnet has being very creative, wonderful personality and being around him and his essence makes anyone feel great. Barnet Bain is a Producer and Author.  He attended the University of Westminster in the UK where he wrote his first screenplay, The Princess & the […]
10/23/201359 minutes, 41 seconds
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222 – Assk Dave & Jen (your Questions live from Australia!)

Thank you for your questions on Facebook! (http://davidonfacebook.com) Time to strap in for the answers!  I also would love to thank everyone who has taken some time to leave a review on iTunes and give the show your star rating.  I so appreciate you all! Quote of the Day Holding on to anger, hate, disappointment […]
10/19/201331 minutes, 25 seconds
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221 – 7 Steps For A More Memorable Life

Today David shares about a chance meeting on the plane that led to a memorable adventure in his first 24 hours in Sydney Australia after 22 hours with no sleep. “We learn something from everyone who passes through our lives, some are painless and some are painful but all are priceless” Thanks Serenity Hacker What […]
10/17/201334 minutes, 21 seconds
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220 – Mike Dooley Returns! (Notes from the Universe)

Today David is full of gratitude and excitement for today’s guest, Mike Dooley. Mike is a former Price Waterhouse Coopers Tax Consultant, turned Entrepreneur.  He founded a philosophical Adventurers Club on the Internet, which is now home to over 535,000 members from over 182 countries.  He is an author to books emphasizing spiritual accountability and […]
10/15/20131 hour, 9 minutes, 18 seconds
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219 – The One Thing That Changes Everything

Gratitude, health, enthusiasm, how to help others,  Daily gratitude’s, Positivity, overcoming depression, being more positive and so much more. What you will learn on todays show: Something that will make you exercise How you can be more alert and enthusiastic Something you can do that will help you help others How to ward off heart […]
10/14/201313 minutes, 31 seconds
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218 – Assk Dave & Jen: YOUR Questions From Facebook

Thank you for your questions on Fb (Ask your own every Thursday at http://davidonfacebook.com), time to strap in for the answers and also would love to thank everyone who has taken some time to leave a review on iTunes and give the show your star rating. So appreciate you all. Quote of the Day: Some […]
10/11/201342 minutes, 30 seconds
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217 – Be Right or Be Rich

Just a few days before David is heading to Australia where he explores the isolation that is created when someone decides that they are right. What you will learn on the show: Highlights from David’s trip through Egypt The I’m right your wrong dilemma How our truth can trap us Why keeping the door open […]
10/10/201335 minutes, 34 seconds
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216: Unleash Your Inner Power

On today’s show David is excited to be talking to Leela Francis, Leela is the Founder and Director of Vividly Woman Embodied Leader Tools and Training.  She is an expert in the body consciousness and soulful personal expansion and an Author of her newly released book “Woman’s Way Home: Navigating Your path to Embodied power”. […]
10/8/20131 hour, 8 minutes, 29 seconds
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215 – Breaking Bad Habits in 10 Minutes

On todays show David talks about both good and bad habits and how you can replace the bad ones, with good ones. What you will learn on todays show: The difference between breaking, and replacing a bad habit The role stress or boredom plays in creating bad habits Why a substitute habit is important Why […]
10/7/201314 minutes, 46 seconds
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214 – Assk Dave & Jen: YOUR Questions From Facebook

Quote of the Day All Life is an experiment, the more experiments the better Thank you for your questions on Fb! Time to strap in for the answers ! We’d also would love to thank everyone who has taken some time to leave a review on iTunes and give the show your star rating. So […]
10/5/201336 minutes, 21 seconds
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213 – How Education is Killing Creativity

In this podcast, filled with great humor, David discusses the importance of challenging and expanding the way we all think and reviews some of Sir Ken Robinson’s discussion from his widely popular TED Talk about ‘Killing Creativity’.  We have been taught to disregard the creativity that we are all born with and follow the rigid […]
10/3/201331 minutes, 58 seconds
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212 – Cherif & Shajen Aziz – Discover the Gift

Today David is excited to be interviewing Cherif Aziz and his wife Shajen.  Together they created the International Bestselling book and film “Discover the Gift”.    Cherif is an Entrepreneur, his expertise is from his experience as an investor, stockbroker, business owner, consultant, producer and restaurateur.   Living in different countries all over the world […]
10/1/201359 minutes
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211 – One Action to Change Your Life

Today David records his show live from San Miguel Mexico as he prepares to leave after a life changing and memorable week. He reads one review from iTunes (Have you left a review yet? https://thekickasslife.com/subscribe) from Adam c Mc who shares all the different ways that he has changed his life and allowed that change […]
9/30/201311 minutes, 51 seconds
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210 – Assk Dave (& Jen) – Your Listener Questions from Facebook

Dave and Jen are at it again, answering your questions from Facebook. Every Friday, we post a request for your questions on our Kickass Life Facebook page. To ask your questions, just write on the Kickass Life Facebook Wall:  (http://davidonfacebook.com) Please, if you haven’t already I would love if you took a minute to leave […]
9/28/201342 minutes, 5 seconds
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209 – Secrets to UNLOCK YOUR Millionaire Mind

As Promised, David delves into the secrets of YOUR Millionaire Mind and gives you a clear look at some things you can do today to change your money habits and create lasting wealth. What you will learn on todays show: The meaning of wealth What may be holding you back from creating wealth. “The Success […]
9/26/201340 minutes, 57 seconds
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208 – Warren MacDonald Survives, Thrives, and Inspires

Today David can’t express how EXCITED he is to be interviewing this Amazing guest, Warren MacDonald, Warren’s life changed in April 1997 when he took a trip to Hinchinbrook Island to climb one of the islands tallest peaks, he became trapped beneath a one-ton-boulder in a rock fall for two days.  Hear what happened to […]
9/24/20131 hour, 10 minutes, 23 seconds
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207 – 6 Tips for a Kickass Week

Todays Show Dedicated to – Calvin Wood  Calvin’s Song Choice:  Toothless Hawkins & his Robot Jazz Band Today David Shares 6 things that you can do to set every week up as a Kickass Week! What you will learn:  Why how you spend your weekend is so important Why wishing your week away sucks Why […]
9/23/201312 minutes, 6 seconds
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206 – The Assk Dave & Jen Show

Hey everyone I am so excited to announce that we are moving to FOUR shows: Monday: The 600 Second (10min) Monday kick in the butt Tuesday: The One-Hour Show with A World Class Guest Thursday: The 30-Minute Show where David Rides Slow Saturday: The Assk Dave & Jen Show Gratitudes David and Jen share their […]
9/21/201356 minutes, 18 seconds
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205 – Purpose: Oprah Winfrey’s Ultimate Success

The two most important days are the day that you’re born, and the day that you discover why Mark Twain   Have you ever wondered why you were born and what you’re purpose in Life is? Today, David explores some of Oprah’s 25 years of experience in the area of discovering and living a life on […]
9/19/201333 minutes, 58 seconds
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204 – Gary Parks: Mental Strength Coach

Today David is excited to be interviewing Gary Parks, Gary is a Mental Conditioning Coach. Gary works with Professional Athletes and Top Business Achievers to develop the certainty and confidence needed to reach the next level. He has impacted so many people at all levels. What you will learn on Today’s show: How do you […]
9/17/20131 hour, 56 seconds
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203 – 600 Seconds: All About Money

Every Monday David gives you a “kick in the rump” with the 600 Second (That’s 10 minutes) podcast.  Today’s topic: All About Money.   Fun Facts  Dolly Parton lost a Dolly Parton look alike contest to a drag queen Arnold Schwarzenegger refused his $175,000 governor income because he did not need it. Google drove a car […]
9/16/201312 minutes, 14 seconds
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202 – Assk Dave (& Jen) – Your Listener Questions from Facebook

Dave and Jen are at it again, answering your questions from Facebook. Every Friday, we post a request for your questions on our Kickass Life Facebook page. To ask your questions, just write on the Kickass Life Facebook Wall:  (http://davidonfacebook.com) Please, if you haven’t already I would love if you took a minute to leave […]
9/14/201342 minutes, 23 seconds
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201 – The Art of Friendship

Today, David explores the art of finding friends, making awesome friendships and keeping friends. Find out why fighting or having a disagreement with a friend can often be a good thing and why truth becomes THE most important ingredient in friendship. Todays band Choice – ‘Coldplay’ Today, David explores the art of finding friends, making […]
9/12/201334 minutes, 9 seconds
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200 – Spirituality & Wealth with Deborah “Atianne” Wilson

Today David is excited to be interviewing Deborah Wilson, founder and owner of Angels and Prosperity; she is a Spiritual Teacher, an Intuitive Coach, Speaker and Healer.  Deborah will share with us about her life-altering illness and how she allowed her body to heal completely and how this became her platform to start her career. […]
9/10/201358 minutes, 49 seconds
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199 – Assk Dave (& Jen) – Your Listener Questions from Facebook

Dave and Jen are at it again, answering your questions from Facebook. Every Friday, we post a request for your questions on our Kickass Life Facebook page. To ask your questions, just write on the Kickass Life Facebook Wall:  (http://davidonfacebook.com) Please, if you haven’t already I would love if you took a minute to leave […]
9/7/201339 minutes, 37 seconds
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198 – The Butterfly Effect

Todays show is from the Kickass Life HQ in beautiful Kelowna BC. Check out Kelowna @ http://www.tourismkelowna.com/ David’s philosophy about change is simple: You don’t have to change everything at once, in fact you can make small changes in any area of your life and it can have a massive impact on all the other […]
9/5/201335 minutes, 17 seconds
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197 – Business Secrets of The Trappist Monks, with August Turak

David is very EXCITED to be interviewing August Turak.  August is an Entrepreneur, corporate executive and award-winning author.  He attributes his success from living and working alongside the Trappist monks of Mepkin Abbey since 1996. August will talk about his time at Mepkin Abbey and an amazing program they offer called the Monastic Guest program […]
9/3/20131 hour, 5 minutes, 7 seconds
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196 – Assk Dave (& Jen) – Your Listener Questions from Facebook

Dave and Jen are at it again, answering your questions from Facebook. Every Friday, we post a request for your questions on our Kickass Life Facebook page. To ask your questions, just write on the Kickass Life Facebook Wall:  (http://davidonfacebook.com) Please, if you haven’t already I would love if you took a minute to leave […]
8/31/201333 minutes, 39 seconds
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195 – Secrets that Work

 Today we talks about the RAS : Reticular Activating system, the bodyguard of the brain, how we control it our thoughts and what we SEE and NOTICE in the world.   You will SEE what you BELIEVE!! He will share a few tips on reconditioning your brain and the importance of filling your brain with POSITIVE […]
8/29/201332 minutes, 42 seconds
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194 – The Philosophy of Success with Greg Reid

Today David is excited to be interviewing Best Selling Author, Acclaimed Speaker and Filmmaker Greg Reid.  Greg is an entrepreneur; he is known for giving spirit and has a knack for translating complicated situations into simple, digestive concepts.  Greg is known for his accomplishments, action and as a Phenomenon. Greg has met and interviewed some […]
8/27/201355 minutes, 9 seconds
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193 – Assk Dave (& Jen) – Your Listener Questions from Facebook

Dave and Jen are at it again, answering your questions from Facebook. Every Friday, we post a request for your questions on our Kickass Life Facebook page. To ask your questions, just write on the Kickass Life Facebook Wall:  (http://davidonfacebook.com) Please, if you haven’t already I would love if you took a minute to leave […]
8/24/201333 minutes, 38 seconds
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192 – Connecting To All Things

After getting severely burned on a fire walk and being too afraid to ask for medical help, David resorts to asking for spiritual help. It came in strange ways. Listen in as David shares the story of his unusual encounter in the woods with two birds, a baby bear, and some wild horses!
8/23/201330 minutes, 54 seconds
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191 – When, Where, and Why to Outsource, with Chris Ducker

Today David is excited to be interviewing Chris Ducker, Chris, is unconventional,a serial entrepreneur, speaker and most recently an author.  Chris is the founder of Virtual Staff Finder, the world’s number one Virtual Assistant match.  He is also a popular blogger, a podcaster, a husband and dad! Chris and his family have lived in the […]
8/20/201357 minutes, 52 seconds
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190 – Assk Dave (& Jen) – Your Listener Questions from Facebook

Dave and Jen are at it again, answering your questions from Facebook. Every Friday, we post a request for your questions on our Kickass Life Facebook page. To ask your questions, just write on the Kickass Life Facebook Wall:  (http://davidonfacebook.com) Please, if you haven’t already I would love if you took a minute to leave […]
8/17/201333 minutes, 38 seconds
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189 – 12 Common Causes and Cures for Unhappiness

Show Inspired by Marc and Angel Hac What you will learn on Todays Show Some Cures for the 12 Causes of Unhappiness   1. Lack of meaning in one’s day to day life. Franklin D. Roosevelt once said, “Happiness is not in the mere possession of money; it lies in the joy of achievement, in […]
8/15/201336 minutes, 17 seconds
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188 – Live Life ON PURPOSE with Ken Keis

Ken Keis, MBA, CPC is considered a foremost global authority on the way assessment strategies and processes increase and multiply your success rate. He also has co-created CRG’s proprietary development models and written over 3 million words of content for 40 business training programs and 400+ articles. Ken is an expert on assisting individuals, families, teams, and organizations […]
8/13/201358 minutes, 39 seconds
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187 – Assk Dave (& Jen) – Your Listener Questions from Facebook

Dave and Jen are at it again, answering your questions from Facebook. Every Friday, we post a request for your questions on our Kickass Life Facebook page. To ask your questions, just write on the Kickass Life Facebook Wall:  (http://davidonfacebook.com) Please, if you haven’t already I would love if you took a minute to leave […]
8/11/201326 minutes, 35 seconds
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186 – The Power of Going FIRST

On today’s show, recorded from Dallas, David talks about the power of going first in your day to day life.  Be the first to dance, the first to hug, the first to volunteer. Everyone is waiting for someone else to go first. Why not let it be you?
8/9/201327 minutes, 52 seconds
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185 – Sandra Yancey Interviews David Wood

On todays show Sandra Yancey, CEO & Founder of eWomenNetwork and David Wood have switched seats and Sandra is so excited to have the opportunity to INTERVIEW David Wood. David Wood is always bringing out the knowledge and the wisdom and gifts of others; he has impacted so many lives including Sandra’s.   Sandra and David are very close […]
8/7/20131 hour, 10 minutes
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184 – Assk Dave – Your Listener Questions from Facebook

Dave is answering your questions from Facebook. Every Friday, we post a request for your questions on our Kickass Life Facebook page. To ask your questions, just write on the Kickass Life Facebook Wall:  (http://davidonfacebook.com) Please, if you haven’t already I would love if you took a minute to leave a quick rating and review […]
8/5/201326 minutes, 17 seconds
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183 – The Power of Kindness

David shares how he consciously brings acts of kindness and deeper connections to interactions with strangers everyday and notices that everyone he meets seems to go out of their way to be extremely kind back What you will learn The Power of Kindness How to slow down in moments of stress How to do the […]
8/1/201330 minutes, 30 seconds
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182 – The Gift of Acceptance, with Sahar Kordahi & Tzvia Shelef

David is so excited to be interviewing two amazing women, Sahar and Tzvia. Sahar is a Palestinian woman, she will talk about her life as a dynamic leader and how her late mother inspired her to assist women leaders to build communities world wide. Tzvia is an award winning, recognized TV, Film and Commercial Producer, […]
7/30/20131 hour, 7 minutes, 27 seconds
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181 – Assk Dave (& Jen) – Your Listener Questions from Facebook

Dave and Jen are at it again, answering your questions from Facebook. Every Friday, we post a request for your questions on our Kickass Life Facebook page. To ask your questions, just write on the Kickass Life Facebook Wall:  (http://davidonfacebook.com) Please, if you haven’t already I would love if you took a minute to leave […]
7/27/201337 minutes, 53 seconds
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180 – What Would You Do if You Weren’t Afraid?

David explores how easy it is to get stuck in toxic relationships or areas in our life where we’re not truly happy.  He talks about the “trap” that keeps us in our comfort zone even if it’s a toxic one. The key is to become aware of the relationship and how. Often it happens with […]
7/25/201333 minutes, 11 seconds
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179 – Create DEEP Happiness with Craig Meriwether

Today David is excited to be interviewing Craig Meriwether, Craig is a leading expert in mind mastery, eliminating depression and creating deep happiness and success. Craig will talk about his personal journey, planning his suicide and giving himself options. He will share what he has learned and THAT depression can be ended and you can […]
7/23/20131 hour, 9 minutes, 9 seconds
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178 – Assk Dave (& Jen) – Your Listener Questions from Facebook

Dave and Jen are at it again, answering your questions from Facebook. Every Friday, we post a request for your questions on our Kickass Life Facebook page. To ask your questions, just write on the Kickass Life Facebook Wall:  (http://davidonfacebook.com) Please, if you haven’t already I would love if you took a minute to leave […]
7/20/201324 minutes, 28 seconds
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177 – The Beauty Within a Mistake

Think you’re the only one that makes mistakes?  We’re all going to make them…it’s what we learn from them that makes a Kickass Life.
7/18/201333 minutes, 10 seconds
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176 – TEDx Speaker Tama Kieves: There is Something More for You

“You know There’s Something More for You…. Because you are Something More! Today David is interviewing Tama Kieves, Tama is an honors graduate from Harvard Law School, had a prestigious corporate law firm, which was very successful, but she always felt empty and haunted. She realized she needed to take a risk and live her […]
7/16/201356 minutes, 37 seconds
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Assk Dave (and Jen) #15 – Questions from Facebook

Dave and Jen are at it again, answering your questions from Facebook. Every Friday, we post a request for your questions on our Kickass Life Facebook page. To ask your questions, just write on the Kickass Life Facebook Wall:  (http://davidonfacebook.com) Please, if you haven’t already I would love if you took a minute to leave […]
7/14/201339 minutes, 37 seconds
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174 – The 5 proven Habits of Happiness

David and Jen sit back and share the highlights of their Mind Body and Spirit experiential week on Thatch Caye Resort off the coast of Belize. What you will learn on this show: The five daily practices:    Journaling Exercise Meditation Gratitude Random acts of kindness.          
7/11/201332 minutes, 18 seconds
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173 – Lisa Garr of The Aware Show

Based on a desire to live in a more conscious world, Lisa Garr created The Aware Show, a radio show about natural health, cutting-edge science, personal growth and spirituality. Since 1999, Lisa has hosted day-time talk radio program featuring best-selling authors and experts in the fields of spirituality and healing. She is considered an expert in the […]
7/10/201358 minutes, 29 seconds
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176 – Assk Dave 14 – Questions from Belize

LIVE! From Belize…it’s Saturday Ni…morning!  David and Jen are joined by a few special guests in person on Thatch Caye Island in Belize.  They are having a blast in the sun and fun, and we get to meet a few listeners from around the world.   Have a listen to this really fun show! Thank […]
7/6/201336 minutes, 45 seconds
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127 – Kickass Life Practitioners meet in Belize!

Happy Fourth!  David records a show from Belize.  Have a listen!
7/5/201354 minutes, 24 seconds
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126 – Mastering Business with Michael Keating & Simon Leslie

On today’s show David is so excited to be interviewing two amazing people, and friends Michael Keating & Simon Leslie who are calling in from London.  David met them both in Africa when they all climbed Kilimanjaro together.  Michael & Simon brought some of their employees on this amazing once in a lifetime adventure.  Today […]
7/2/201356 minutes, 12 seconds
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Assk Dave #13 – Questions from Facebook (in Belize!)

Dave and Jen are at it again, answering your questions from Facebook.  This time from beautiful Belize! Every Friday, we post a request for your questions on our Kickass Life Facebook page. Come visit us on Facebook here:  (http://davidonfacebook.com) Please, if you haven’t already I would love if you took a minute to leave a […]
6/29/201333 minutes, 53 seconds
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125 – Become Bigger Than Your Obstacles

David is on his way to Belize for the transformational Mind, Body, and Spirit program. In the meantime, he talks about how to overcome your day to day obstacles: In this show, you will learn: The difference between a “level 10” person and a “level 5” person facing a problem or obstacle. How “becoming bigger” […]
6/27/201332 minutes, 40 seconds
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124 – Losing Your Mind, with Catherine Graves

Episode 124 – Losing Your Mind, with Catherine Graves Today David is excited to meet and interview first time author Catherine Graves, her book “Checking Out: An In-Depth Look At Losing Your Mind. Catherine will share with us her amazing life with her husband John and their six children, her personal experiences of her husband’s […]
6/25/201357 minutes, 7 seconds
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Assk Dave (and Jen!) #12 – Questions from Facebook

Dave and Jen are at it again, answering your questions from Facebook.  This time from a hotel room in Atlanta! Every Friday, we post a request for your questions on our Kickass Life Facebook page. Come visit us on Facebook here:  (http://davidonfacebook.com) Please, if you haven’t already I would love if you took a minute […]
6/22/201335 minutes, 39 seconds
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123 – Overcoming MASSIVE Adversity with Ryan Lythall

So, you think you had a bad day, huh? In between flights on a trip from Kelowna to Atlanta, David introduces Ryan Lythall. Ryan is a Kickass Life listener with an amazing story of perserverance. Born with a rare form of Muscular Dystrophy called Nemaline Myopathy, Ryan was only given one year to live. Now […]
6/21/201338 minutes, 51 seconds
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122 – Empowering Women, with Sandra Yancey

One of David’s favorite people in the world! David is very excited to be interviewing a dear friend and one of his favorite women in the world Sandra Yancey.  She is amazing and has inspired many women all over the world.  Sandra Yancey is the Founder and CEO of eWomenNetwork Inc., International Award Winning Entrepreneur, […]
6/18/201358 minutes, 10 seconds
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121 – Father’s Day! The Dad Vibe, with Jeff Hay

Happy Father’s Day to all the DADs out there! Today David is exciting to be doing this in-person interview with Jeff Hay at his David’s home here in Kelowna, BC.   Jeff Hay is a Canadian writer, Speaker, Parenting Coach and father of 3.   Jay shares with us his dedication to improving the well […]
6/16/201350 minutes, 59 seconds
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Assk Dave (and Jen) #11 – Questions from Facebook

Dave and Jen are at it again, answering your questions from Facebook. Every Friday, we post a request for your questions on our Kickass Life Facebook page. To ask your questions, just write on the Kickass Life Facebook Wall:  (http://davidonfacebook.com) Please, if you haven’t already I would love if you took a minute to leave […]
6/15/201331 minutes, 8 seconds
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120 – Ready Fire Aim

David is inspired by a conversation he has with two very successful business men Michael Keating and Simon Lesily of INK. They shared one of the philosophies of their success “we are not afraid to try new things and see if they work, and simply refine them as we go”. David looks back over his […]
6/13/201332 minutes, 19 seconds
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119 – Living a “Cowabunga” Life, with Brad Morris

On today’s show David will be interviewing Brad Morris, also known as the “Cowabunga Dude”.  Brad has led Cowabunga Meditation workshops and supported many people from all over the world through his online Vision Quest.   Brad is just a dude enjoying life, and today he will talk about how he changed his life after […]
6/11/201357 minutes, 19 seconds
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Assk Dave #10 – Questions from Facebook

Training from Nanaimo, BC, David fields your questions from Facebook. Look for the “questions” thread every Friday on Facebook to get your question answered. To ask your questions, just write on the Kickass Life Facebook Wall:  (http://davidonfacebook.com) Please, if you haven’t already I would love if you took a minute to leave a quick rating […]
6/8/201330 minutes, 26 seconds
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118 – Handling Adversity

David is joined by two loyal listeners and good friends, Larry & Freddie.  It’s 6:00am and the three of them are sitting on the deck having coffee and chatting, enjoying the beautiful morning and spectacular view! On today’s show you learn: why burning bridges is the key to success how to handle adversity The importance […]
6/6/201339 minutes, 18 seconds
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117 – Living Healthy with Kelli Calabrese

David Is excited to have the opportunity to interview one of the most Accredited fitness professionals in the Fitness Industry, Kelli Calabrese. She will talk about the importance of living a healthy lifestyle, making choices and how important it is to move every single day and move away from an unhealthy lifestyle. On today’s show […]
6/5/201351 minutes, 55 seconds
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Assk Dave #9 (Questions from Facebook)

Dave & Jen are at it again! From Arizona, Dave & Jen answer your questions about life, love, relationships, and anything else you can think of. If you’d like to have a question answered, post it on our Facebook wall (Not a PM) or use the “Leave a voicemail” button on the right side of […]
6/1/201333 minutes, 14 seconds
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116 – Michael O’Neal: Relationship & Business-Building with Social Media

From his hotel room in Phoenix, David has a great chat with Kickass Life producer, and Expert Social Media Trainer, Michael O’Neal.  Michael tells his story about overcoming adversity after losing his parents, committing to the passive income lifestyle, and gives 10 great tips on how to better use Facebook to grow your business, whether […]
5/30/20131 hour, 2 minutes, 29 seconds
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115 – Gary Coxe: Breakthrough to Success!

David invites fellow trainer and breakthrough expert Gary Coxe to join him on his show and share how he is able in less than an hour to lead someone through a transformational process where they can over come a lifelong phobia and replace that fear with a new empowering association. What you’ll discover on today’s […]
5/28/201355 minutes, 18 seconds
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Assk Dave #8 (Part 1) – Your Questions from Facebook

Dave & Jen are at it again! We had so many great questions this week that we’re splitting the show in half between today and tomorrow! Tune in on Sunday for a special Assk Dave Episode! If you’d like to have a question answered, post it on our Facebook wall (Not a PM) or use […]
5/25/201325 minutes, 12 seconds
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114 – How to Make Time For Important Things

Recording from his car in the midst of his move, David shares the importance of scheduling your life around the priorities that matter.  Friends, family, and connection.  You’ll also get to meet Jeremiah Johnson as he stops by the car: This show is dedicated to the guys that helped him move: Mark, Sean, and Jason. […]
5/23/201328 minutes, 4 seconds
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113 – Sherri Thomas on how to BOUNCE BACK when life has kicked your ass!

Two-time author and avid listener to The Kickass Life show, Sherri Thomas sits down with a cup of Coffee and shares her journey from being fired multiple times to bouncing back and completely reinventing herself. Sherri’s book win the Award “Best Career Book of 2012” by the Indie Book Awards for independently published authors. What […]
5/21/20131 hour, 2 minutes, 37 seconds
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Assk Dave (and Jen) #7 – Questions from Facebook

Sitting on the one piece of furniture they have in the house, Dave and Jen respond to your questions from Facebook. Today’s questions are from Melanie, Helen, and Sharon.  Thanks ladies! To ask your questions, just write on the Kickass Life Facebook Wall:  (http://davidonfacebook.com) Please, if you haven’t already I would love if you took […]
5/18/201336 minutes, 17 seconds
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112 – How Gratitude Equals SUCCESS

Sitting on his new deck, David shares how he made Canada his home.  It was a series of events that led him to this amazing part of the world he lives in. In this show, you’ll discover: How gratitude pays a huge role in success How easy it is to get stuck and live on […]
5/16/201333 minutes, 6 seconds
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111 – Unleashing Your Voice with KC Baker

It’s so exciting to have a couple appear on the show, however its incredibly exciting to have a couple on the show at different times who are teachers and trainers in different areas. KC Baker shares her story of how an encounter in  the middle east ignited her passion and set her on a path […]
5/14/20131 hour, 46 seconds
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Assk Dave #6 – Questions from Facebook

Every Saturday, Dave answers a few questions from Facebook.  Here are this week’s questions: Michelle Eades Two questions for you, David … 1. do you need to actually travel to work out where else you want to travel to? 2. How do you decide who is going to be approached to be a Guest on […]
5/11/201317 minutes, 13 seconds
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110 – The Secret Trick to Financial Success That They Don’t Teach You In School

David is about to take possession of his beautiful new lakefront house, and in the process of moving, has been reminded how simplification is the key to financial success. In this show, you’ll learn: How clutter can inhibit your ability to say “yes” to new things. Why creating space is the secret to our true […]
5/9/201332 minutes, 32 seconds
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109 – Dr. Michael Colgan: The Rockstar of Science

Michael Colgan is an Australian biochemist and physiologist nutritionist who gained recognition through his articles in the bodybuilding magazine Muscular Development and also through his books. From 1971 through 1982 Colgan was a senior member of the Science Faculty at the University of Auckland in New Zealand.[1] In 1972 he started the Colgan Institute in […]
5/7/20131 hour, 17 minutes, 55 seconds
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Assk Dave #5: Questions from Facebook

Jen joins Dave on the show for the first time as they sit on the trampoline in their garden, sharing a latte, on a beautiful sunny spring morning and answer your questions. Alex Beale What is the best way to end a friendship while  evoking the least hostility? I am an American university student. In February I […]
5/4/201330 minutes, 21 seconds
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108 – Happy Birthday to The Kickass Life Show!

David looks back over the year that was and shares a few highlights and a few memories from his Kickass trips around the world. As it’s the first year birthday of the show he turns it over to one of his loyal listeners in Australia to become the host for the day and put David […]
5/2/20131 hour, 3 minutes, 30 seconds
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107 – Entrepreneur on FIRE with John Lee Dumas

Todays Quote “ The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new lands but seeing with new eyes” Marcel Proust David was recently on a show called “Entrepreneur on Fire” with John Lee Dumas. He was so impressed with the host and his vision that he immediately invited him to be a guest on […]
4/30/201357 minutes, 11 seconds
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Assk Dave Episode #4 (Your Questions from Facebook)

The new format of Assk Dave allows you to assk any question about anything; Life, passion, romance, sex, business, networking, success, mistakes…everything is on the table so ask away. So here are the questions that were posted this week on Facebook: (Ask your own here: http://davidonfacebook.com) At the beginning of a personal growth/enlightenment journey, how […]
4/27/201318 minutes, 5 seconds
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106 – What if…You DIDN’T KNOW What You Know?

Inspired by a night out with his mates, Mike, Mark, Sean and Ben David focuses on one of the stories that he had shared with them while out at the Pub. After waking up after just 3 hours sleep he reflects on the power of his conversation with Mark that went on to the wee […]
4/25/201329 minutes, 58 seconds
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Leaders are Readers – Carl Studna: Click! Choosing Love, one Frame at a Time

In this inaugural episode of “Leaders are Readers”, David welcomes back celebrity photographer Carl Studna, who has just published his first book, “Click! Choosing Love, One Frame at a Time”. Even though Carl has shot Paul McCartney, Deepak Chopra, The Dalai Lama, and countless others, this book is about love. What you’ll hear on the […]
4/24/201349 minutes, 3 seconds
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105 – Collaborate to Success with CEO Larry Stevens

Larry Stevens shares his journey from Hockey Player to “Imagineer”, and co-founder of OPUS WORKSPACE, todays solution for the noisy and cluttered Internet world. (SEE BELOW for Larry’s special Kickass offer…) The Problem Entrepreneurs have: Bombarded by Twitter, Facebook, and emails, a constant barrage of NOISE. Immense Pressure in the workspace to get more done. […]
4/23/20131 hour, 3 minutes, 59 seconds
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KickAssk Dave 3: Jen Newman & Belinda Bekkers (Questions from Facebook) [PODCAST]

David shares some fun facts in his usual silly way….Here they are…. One out of ten children in Europe are conceived on an IKEA bed.  Antarctica is the only continent without reptiles or snakes. An eagle can kill a young deer and fly away with it.  In the Caribbean there are oysters that can climb […]
4/20/201313 minutes, 26 seconds
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104 – Making Sense of The Boston Bombing – A Tribute to Martin Richard

David pays tribute and dedicates the show to 8 year old Martin Richard who lost his life in the Boston Bombing. This show is about hope, in a world that can appear very violent through the media outlets yet the statistics show clearly that world is less violent and is becoming less every year. David […]
4/18/201337 minutes, 10 seconds
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103 – Sex, Passion, and Enlightenment with Satyen & Suzanne Raja

With the divorce rate so high Satyen & Suzanne are helping couples all over the world to re-ignite their passion. They truly walk the talk; they love each other and love their relationship.  They have helped so many others to put passion first! We’re also considering having Satyen & Suzanne host their own show on […]
4/16/201358 minutes, 13 seconds
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KickASSK Dave, Episode 2 (Questions from Facebook)

David fields a couple more questions from the Facebook page.  Today from Paul Mealus and Tracy Barthelson. (Ask your own question: http://www.davidonfacebook.com) Paul’s Question: Let’s say a beginner has a worthy, quantifiable goal they’ve set out to achieve. They now have a starting point and a goal, but there’s a giant knowledge gap in between. […]
4/13/201313 minutes, 26 seconds
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102 – Live Life Like You’re Dying

David received a call this week from a friend of his who is battling a very aggressive cancer. He looks at the choices that we can make today that will allow us all to live our life as if we are in that battle, as if we have been given the call and now know […]
4/11/201333 minutes, 8 seconds
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101 – 15Five CEO David Hassell

David is on the move, recording the show from the Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport.  Today’s chat is with Entrepreneur David Hassell.  Get your pen out…tons of nuggets in this show! David Hassell is a serial entrepreneur presently engaged in launching 15Five, a SaaS product that helps companies surface problems, celebrate wins, discover great ideas and […]
4/9/201351 minutes, 24 seconds
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KickASSK DAVE, Episode 1, Starring Hadass and Troy.

Dave Assked you if you had any questions that he could answer for you on his 600 Second show, he is open to answer any question on money, health, travel, sex, relationships, fun, adventure, religion, politics, it could be about something your dealing with in your life, drugs addiction, business, success,  if you assk it […]
4/6/201311 minutes, 3 seconds
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100 – Screwing up to WIN with Dan Martell

Dan Martell is a serial Entrepreneur who’s aha moment at one of his darkest moments and launched Dan to become a successful entrepreneur, angel investor and mentor many start up companies. His current company www.clarity.fm has a goal of positive impact on 1 Billion people in the next decade. After one person saw in him, something that […]
4/4/201330 minutes, 37 seconds
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099 – Ana Neff , “The Freedom Junkie”

David shares the importance of transparency and how it can become the source of our ultimate power. Also he introduces us to the wonderful and slightly crazy Ana Neff, AKA “The Freedom Junkie”, as she takes us behind the scenes of living a life that is full, passionate, exciting and completely rewarding. Strap in and […]
4/2/20131 hour, 3 minutes, 51 seconds
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How the rich budget to get richer

David shares some of the strategies that he uses to create, maintain and expand wealth Poor dad said, “Live below your means.” Rich dad said, “Expand your means.” If you were to take a look at the difference between my poor dad’s budget and my rich dad’s budget, you’d understand the vast difference of mindset […]
3/30/201312 minutes, 38 seconds
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098 – What Sustains You from the Inside?

David shares a famous poem by Oriah Mountain Dreamer that he has used often at his programs, and how the poem relates to living a Kickass Life. He also asks you to consider how you can step into a more kickass life when you are able to embrace and grow your own personal range. The […]
3/28/201332 minutes, 25 seconds
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097 – Mary Paterson: The Buddhist with a Sense of Humor!

David often shares how meeting the Dahli Lama changed his life and actually gave him permission to begin showing up authentically both in his life and on stage. His guest today reminds him of the sense of joy that he felt that day. Acclaimed as a Buddhist with a sense of humor, Mary Paterson is the […]
3/26/20131 hour, 10 minutes, 43 seconds
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600 Seconds – 033 – Sex & Becoming a Kickass Lover

Inspired by a conversation with a young girl about to make love for the first time David opens the door to sex, love making, the art of love making and asks you the question: “how do you learn about sex?”, and is it an area of your life where you feel amazing, great, good, not […]
3/23/201311 minutes, 49 seconds
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096 – Getting Busy Living

David Shares his dance with life and death, and some things that he does in order to have a very healthy and extremely friendly relationship with death. He also shares something that you can do for your family and loved ones in preparation for an untimely demise. This show is really a celebration of life […]
3/21/201331 minutes, 36 seconds
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095 – Amy Clover went to the brink…and came back stronger.

Amy Clover is such an inspiration, and a true voice and advocate for suicide awareness. As a young woman who has crossed the threshold of inner pain to the point of wanting to end her life, Amy is a symbol of hope for anyone who suffers alone. David explores her journey and the staggering truth that suicide […]
3/19/201359 minutes, 59 seconds
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600 Seconds – 032 – Learn to AFFECT, not INFECT!

Happy Saturday!   Every day we encounter negative people.  In this quick 10 minute show, learn how to affect people and not infect people. Make sure you have a listen to the new Mechanic to Millionaire Podcast debut on Monday, March 18 at http://mechanictomillionaire.com/subscribe.  (Hint…It’s already up if you want to listen now!)  
3/16/201310 minutes, 57 seconds
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094 – Does Your Life Need a Tuneup?

…or does it need a complete overhaul? A few years ago, Dave MacArthur was a mechanic..and now he’s a millionaire.  Join David Wood as he welcomes Dave MacArthur and The Mechanic to Millionaire Podcast onto The Kickass Life Podcast Network.  Twice a week, (Mondays and Fridays) Dave Mac will show you how he did it, […]
3/14/201331 minutes, 51 seconds
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093 – Follow your PASSION with Mike Johnston

To be honest with you, when I heard that I would be interviewing a drum teacher I was not 100% sure whether it would be the kind of show that was suited for The Kickass Life.  What happened next blew my mind. Mike Johnston’s story is so incredibly powerful and his passion oozes out of […]
3/12/20131 hour, 10 seconds
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600 Seconds – 031 – Tossing a Coin @ Every Crossroads

David shares some big news from AFRICA – Down on one knee, David asks Jen to Join him on his Adventure through life David Also shares how using a coin to make the big decisions can actually be the best way to discover what your heart really desires. “The Person who flips a Coin at […]
3/9/201311 minutes, 25 seconds
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092 – How to Ride The Peaks & Valleys Of Your Life, And YOUR Invite to Paradise

David shares how to ride the Peaks and Valleys of your life and also Invites you to join him and spend a week with him on his private island www.thatchcayebelize.com with his friends, the wonderful Dr Michael Colgan and his wife Lesley Colgan. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Colgan_(nutritionist) Join us for a week of learning, adventure and fun called […]
3/7/201332 minutes, 52 seconds
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091 – How to Focus and Follow Through with Les Hewitt

THE FOCUS COACH With more than 30 years experience, LES HEWITT understands the real world of business and the struggle to stay focused. His organization has created and delivered more than 900 workshops and training programs that have been utilized by thousands of executives, managers and sales leaders. Les is also the founder of The […]
3/6/201357 minutes, 31 seconds
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600 Seconds – 030- The Six Basic Human Needs

1. Certainty Certainty gives us a sense of security. When things are certain or predictable, we feel more secure and at ease. It reduces our need to be in the “fight or flight” mode. A cohesive family unit, a peaceful community and predictable weather all provide us with certainty. On the other hand, wars, natural […]
3/2/201310 minutes, 54 seconds
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090- Redefining Your Personal Wealth Code

David shares his journey from rags to riches and how he was able to reprogram his mind and begin to see himself, the world, opportunity, success and wealth differently. He shares how his environment (E) lead to his Perceptions (P) to how he Thought (T), which lead to how he Felt (F), which lead to […]
2/28/201335 minutes, 16 seconds
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089 – How To Win The Game of Money, With John Assaraf

Best-selling author, and star of “The Secret” John Assaraf is back on The Kickass Life show to talk about an important subject.  Your finances.  John is a serial entrepreneur, brain researcher, and CEO of PraxisNow, a brain-research company that creates some of the most powerful evidence-based brain retraining tools and programs in the world. A […]
2/26/20131 hour, 6 seconds
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600 Seconds – 029 – The Power in Saying YES!

David shares about the inspiration he felt when two of the people who joined him and climbed Kilimanjaro both said YES just a few days before they had to leave to go to Africa. Most people use considerations before saying yes, which often leads to a NO or to never making a decision at all. […]
2/23/201311 minutes, 31 seconds
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088 – Kute Blackson Inspires Boundless Bliss

CLICK HERE FOR BOUNDLESS BLISS: A BREAKTHROUGH BALI EXPERIENCE Kute Blackson is an utterly unique visionary in the world of human potential. Unlike those who promise to simply help people “get” what they want, Kute’s life work instead reveals to people what they have to give, by liberating who they are most truly and deeply. […]
2/21/20131 hour, 3 minutes, 29 seconds
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087 – 7 Tips for Overcoming any Obstacle (David back from Kilimanjaro)

David’s first day back from Africa and summiting Kilimanjaro (19,370 feet) with 50% Oxygen and -19 Degrees, (brrrrrrrr) shares how he and his team used 7 strategies to conquer their inner mountain and conversely conquer Mt Kilimanjaro. David shares how he met and overcame his own inner demons and his private encounter with the reality […]
2/19/201346 minutes, 35 seconds
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600 Seconds – 028 – What Did Your Childhood Smell Like?

Michael O’Neal, in for David Wood, talks about connecting with people, and shares two tricks to establish rapport with anyone, including the F.O.R.M. method: F – Family O – Occupation R – Recreation M – Motivation 4 things people love to talk about!  Remember to ask open questions, smile, and keep your heart open and […]
2/16/201312 minutes, 11 seconds
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086 – How The Kickass Life Began

Happy Valentines Day! In this Episode, Kickass Life Michael O’Neal shares how The Kickass Life Podcast came to be, and what the plans are for 2013.  He also shares some insights about Valentines Day, and the one thing you can do to make yourself more appealing in love, and in business. Links: FREE Mindset Training […]
2/14/201335 minutes, 25 seconds
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085 – Actress, Singer, & Philanthropist Gloria Loring

This wonderful show with Gloria Loring looks at the story of her life from recording artist, actress, author and philanthropist and how she came to understand that the coincidences in her life were truly “God’s way of remaining anonymous” that led her to discovering and falling in love with her authentic self. Gloria is the […]
2/12/201355 minutes, 44 seconds
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600 Seconds – 027 – Learning Something Outside of your Comfort Zone

On today’s show: Mechanic 2 Millionaire Dave Mac Arthur talks about the process of learning something new, and how it makes most people uncomfortable.  Learning is a lifelong process that successful people never stop doing. Have you gotten your free Mindset training yet?  
2/9/201310 minutes, 10 seconds
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084 – Guest Host John Assaraf from “The Secret”, on Setting Your Vision

On today’s show: Star of the hit movie The Secret, and bestselling author John Assaraf discusses the power of setting your vision, developing the right strategies, developing the mindset of personal excellence, and removing excuses from your vocabulary. He also shares how to really live a Kickass Life and how to become your very best […]
2/7/201329 minutes, 43 seconds
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083 – Dr. Judy Kurianski Heals The World

Dr. Judy is “America’s Favorite Talk Show Guest”.  She’s had innumerable appearances on Larry King, The Today Show, Sally, Ricki, CNN, and hundreds of other shows worldwide. For more information, visit http://www.drjudy.com We also talk about a new affiliate to TKL Podcast Network, and a VERY special guest on Thursday. For pics of the new […]
2/5/201358 minutes, 29 seconds
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600 Seconds – 026 – Erik Coover – BE the Things You Want in Your Life

Special guest Erik Coover gives today’s 10 minute kick in the bum, and tells a story about he and David in Costa Rica and how a family there completely changed his perspective.  Have a listen!  To get your free download, just go to https://thekickasslife.com/free
2/2/201311 minutes, 17 seconds
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082 – Amy E. Smith on Becoming Badass

Amy E. Smith runs Joy Junkie Enterprises, a personal and couples life-coaching business.  Her calling is to radically impact the lives of her clients.  She spent 10 years as a makeup artist until one day (literally) she decided, with the help of her husband, to become a life coach and follow her passion.  Joy Junkie […]
1/31/20131 hour, 10 minutes, 23 seconds
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081 – Social Media Maven Mari Smith and Relationship Marketing

David’s in Africa! This episode features Social Media Guru Mari Smith. (http://www.marismith.com) Mari Smith shares with David the secrets of the world of social media and the importance of relationship marketing. People have always done business with people that they know, like, and trust. However, so many people are not aware of what it takes […]
1/29/201356 minutes, 17 seconds
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600 Seconds – 025 – Eliminate the bad to leave the GOOD, with Dave MacArthur

While David is galavanting around the globe, we’ve brought special guest Dave MacArthur in for a 600 Second Show. Dave is a great friend of the show, and will be hosting his own show on the Kickass Life Podcast Network very soon, so stay tuned for that announcement!
1/27/201311 minutes, 19 seconds
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080 – Get fit with Sheri Simson, “The Pole Lady”

Sheri is a “Pole Walking Enthusiast” and a Health & Fitness Ambassador who has started a walking revolution, and is passionate about you being a part of it. As a builder/designer, wife and mother of 3 busy boys, Sheri found herself exhausted, overweight and looking for an answer. In the past 10 years she has inspired hundreds […]
1/25/201359 minutes, 12 seconds
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079 – Tim Ferriss on how to learn ANYTHING, fast!

Tim Ferriss (“The Four Hour Work Week” “The Four Hour Body” and “The Four Hour Chef”) Joins David for an action-packed show, as Tim shares his journey from being unknown to an internationally acclaimed best selling author of three books. Forbes Magazine describes Tim as “one of the names you most need to know”. Tim […]
1/22/201355 minutes, 14 seconds
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600 Seconds – 024 – 10 Little Tricks to Make Your Life Better

600 Seconds…today Dave finds a blog that inspired him, and reads 10 tricks for living a better life.
1/19/201312 minutes, 43 seconds
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078 – Life or Death with my EGO

David shares a story that could have easily cost the lives of a group of his friends as his ego was running wild. He was so consumed with being right, and with the need to prove to everyone around him that he knew more, that he was terrified to slow down ask for help and […]
1/17/201332 minutes, 56 seconds
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077 – Katrina Radke teaches you to be at your best.

Katrina is passionate about empowering people to be at their best, whether in sports, career, relationships or in life. David explores her journey and the gems in her best-selling book, “Be Your Best without Stress” and the strategies that she used to overcome huge hurdles and truly live a Kickass Life. About Katrina Her swimming […]
1/15/201357 minutes, 26 seconds
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600 Seconds – 023 – Me time, Guy Time, Girl Time, My Time

Join David as he takes you on a trip through the rugged British Colombian Countryside on a Elk Hunting trip with two of his good friends, Mike and Steve. The theme of the show is all about the importance of spending quality time alone and making time for your guy friends or girlfriends. Living a […]
1/15/201332 minutes, 6 seconds
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076- Comparing DOWN Not UP (& a special announcement)

Its so easy to say “Don’t Compare Yourself!” In David’s experience, so many people get caught in the comparing trap, where they are never happy or satisfied, because they are constantly comparing themselves to people doing better, looking better, or succeeding better than they are. So, instead of being motivated to do more, they become […]
1/11/201331 minutes, 1 second
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075 – Dr. Tony O’Donnell, The Power of Prayer and Action

Join David as he sits down with his good friend Dr. Tony O’Donnell and discuss his secrets to success. Tony arrived in the USA with $500 in his pocket with no papers to work. In a few short years he has written 10 books, numerous CD programs and has impacted the lives of hundreds of […]
1/8/201354 minutes, 3 seconds
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600 Seconds – 022 – Building Deeper Relationships

One of the shows regular listeners ask David a question about building and sustaining deeper relationships. Listen in as David shares some of his personal tips on how he is able to build and sustain deeper, more meaningful, and more fun relationships. Have a question? Post it to The Kickass Life Facebook page at http://facebook.com/thekickasslife. […]
1/5/201311 minutes, 57 seconds
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074 – The Power of a Kept Promise/Agreement

“Agreements & Promises are like babies – easy to make, and hard to deliver” David explores the fallout from broken promises and un-kept agreements, and gives 5 Specific Actions that you can take in order to keep your agreements with yourself and others. He also asks three very important questions that will allow you to […]
1/3/201330 minutes, 38 seconds
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073 – 12 Actions to make 2013 Kickass

David reflects on the 12 Actions that he takes in order to have a Kickass life. Each one can have a massive impact on its own. However, combined with the other actions, it becomes a powerful elixir for success and happiness! HAPPY NEW YEAR from David, Michael, Jen, Calvin, and Ben!
1/2/201354 minutes, 13 seconds
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600 Seconds – 021 -What is your Financial Blueprint set for?

David helps you to identify what your financial blueprint is set for, and shares a study that shows how most people are programmed for less and how most people accept less in their lives and never challenge their own financial blueprint. T-F-A = R He suggests reading: Rich Dad, Poor Dad The Cash Flow Quadrant […]
12/29/201210 minutes, 27 seconds
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072 – Hitchhiker’s Guide to a Kickass Life

Broadcasting from his car, David looks back over his lifetime and shares some of the memorable hitchhiking moments and people who took him into their homes and added so much to his life. David also announces The Kickass Life Adventure club and invites you to join him on a great adventure that he promises will […]
12/28/201231 minutes, 22 seconds
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071 – Empowering Youth to Live Consciously Michael and Jeffery Eisen

Merry Christmas!  A story of a relationship broken apart and put back together, Empowered YOUth provides inspiration for those looking to heal their family relationships and empower the next generation in a more loving, open, and intuitive way. Through this engaging narrative Michael and Jeffrey help deconstruct the paradigms and beliefs that contribute to anxiety, […]
12/25/20121 hour, 9 minutes, 51 seconds
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600 Seconds – 020 – Emptying Your Emotional Closet

David looks back to his trip through Israel in 1984 -1985, and his special Christmas in Jerusalem. He also looks back at a special time when he began to clean out his “emotional closet”, and built stronger, more intimate and openly honest connections with everyone in his life.
12/23/201212 minutes, 50 seconds
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070 – How You Can Make Space for Success

Today David talks all about ‘The Cycle of Completion” and shares 6 steps that you can follow to clean up the messes and “incompletes” in your life. Late in the show David shares the 4 D’s of completion: Do it Delegate it Delay it Drop it Then David shares a list of 25 areas where […]
12/21/201234 minutes, 17 seconds
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069 – 10 Ways to Make The People Around You Feel Better

David explores some work done by Todd Smith in his book, “Little Things Matter” , and shares 10 steps that you can incorporate today that will help bring more light and love to the people you meet every day. He dedicates the show to Jason Cutter for his great feedback on The Kickass Life Facebook […]
12/20/201231 minutes, 8 seconds
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068 – Dealing with Tragedy: Newtown resident Nick Ortner and The Tapping Solution

  To Donate to Newtown Connecticut Relief Efforts, Click Here   Nick Ortner is the producer of the documentary film, “The Tapping Solution.” Nick lives in Newtown, Connecticut where sadly 26 people lost their lives this week. Join David and Nick as they mobilize forces to offer help to all those affected by the tragedy […]
12/19/201257 minutes, 9 seconds
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067 – How to Interest Anyone in Anything in 30 Seconds or Less with Sam Horn

Sam Horn is known as America’s Intrigue Expert.  She is an award-winning communication/creativity consultant with a 20 year track record of results with an international clientele including Fortune 500 Forum, Young Presidents Organization, Hewlett-Packard, NASA, Kaiser Permanente, National Governors Association, KPMG, Boeing, Intel and Capital One.  She was selected (along with Tom Peters, and Jim Collins) […]
12/18/20120
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600 Seconds – 019 – Some Awesome Birthday Traditions

David’s son Ben is celebrating his 13th birthday, and David has him on the show to share with his sleepover buddies some of their favorite birthday traditions. David also shares a few traditions from around the world.  
12/15/201211 minutes, 39 seconds
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066 – 10 Ways to Make The People Around You Feel Better

David explores some work done by Todd Smith in his book  Little Things Matter and shares ten steps that you can incorporate today that will help bring more light and love to the people you meet every day. He dedicates the show to Jason Cutter for his great feedback on The Kickass Life Facebook page. […]
12/13/201231 minutes, 7 seconds
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065 – Andrea Owen on Dealing with Holiday Stress!

She is back by popular demand, the wonderful, zany, and badass Andrea Owen helping us navigate the holidays with her powerful 7-Step System that will help you make this the best holiday season ever. As ever she brings out the silly side of your host and KickAss buddy, David. You can find her and her […]
12/11/201256 minutes, 31 seconds
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600 Seconds – 018 – Becoming Extraordinary, in 10 Minutes.

From a hammock in Belize (Are you kidding me?) David shares some tips on how to create an extraordinary life. Holiday Shopping?  Click through our Amazon Banner to help the show.  Doesn’t cost you anything, and helps us!  
12/10/201211 minutes, 31 seconds
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064 – The Secret to The Ultimate Life

David shares an extraordinary story of one of his student’s journey from absolute fear of the stage to commanding the room. He shares how she was able to do that in just a few days and how each of us can create The Ultimate Life by using the same strategy. Christmas shopping on Amazon? Help […]
12/6/201230 minutes, 38 seconds
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063 – 7 Steps to Sanity with Jennifer Jefferies

Reporting live from a dive boat in Belize, David hangs with some friends, talks a little diving, and has a great chat with one of Australia’s best-known authors and speakers, Jennifer Jefferies. For more information on Jennifer, visit http://www.jenniferjefferies.com  
12/5/20121 hour, 5 minutes, 41 seconds
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600 Seconds – 017 – Kids need space to grow

David watches magic occur when he creates space for his kids to expand and grow. Some days on the island he would not even see them until late in the afternoon as they were off on adventures of their own. The result of the space was that they expanded into it in the most beautiful […]
12/2/201211 minutes, 5 seconds
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062 – Following your passion with Victor Escobar

David sits down with Victor Escobar, one of four dive masters that make Thatch Caye their home. Victors story of leaving home in Guatemala at age 9, and finding his way to the islands of Belize, is one of courage, compassion and a true inspiration. It’s one persons journey to discovering and living their passion […]
11/29/201217 minutes, 20 seconds
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061 – Unlock your Authentic Self with Trisha Miltimore

Broadcasting from his Island in Belize, David shares how the Island has impacted him and his students over the past few days. He also shares a moment that he feels will forever change his 14 year old son Calvin’s life. His guest, Trisha Miltimore, is a Passion Ignitor. With over 12 years experience in her […]
11/27/201259 minutes, 44 seconds
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600 Seconds – 016 – Shocking Harvard Study about Longevity and Happiness.

Join David on this 600 Second Kickass Life Show from his hammock on Thatch Caye, as he shares a UCLA and Harvard Study on how to live longer, stronger and happier.   (www.thatchcayebelize.com)
11/24/201211 minutes, 39 seconds
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060 – The Secret to a Greater Life

As David sits in the sunshine listening to the waves rolling onto the beach of his own private island, he reflects back through his life and identifies the specific strategies that have allowed him to move from a life as a window cleaner living in a council house in a poorer part of England, to […]
11/22/201238 minutes, 16 seconds
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059 – Lisa Michaels 7 Powerful Secrets to Creating Your Dream Life

Honored by Hay House as one of their 2010 “Movers and Shakers.” Lisa Michaels, is a celebrated Elemental Wisdom Teacher, Speaker, Expert on Holistic Living and Author of “Natural Rhythms”. David shares how his journey was deeply impacted by the work he did with an Elemental Wisdom Teacher and how his connection with the natural realm has […]
11/20/201258 minutes, 17 seconds
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600 Seconds – 015 – The Top 5 Regrets of the Dying, & How to Avoid Them

Bronnie Ware is an Australian nurse who spent several years working in palliative care, caring for patients in the last 12 weeks of their lives. She recorded their dying epiphanies in a blog called Inspiration and Chai, which gathered so much attention that she put her observations into a book called The Top Five Regrets of the […]
11/17/201210 minutes, 54 seconds
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058 – What it takes to win – Roger Bannister’s Sub 4-Minute Mile

“When you do nothing, you feel overwhelmed and powerless. But when you get involved, you feel the sense of hope and accomplishment that comes from knowing you are working to make things better.” – Zig Ziglar Join David as he explores what it took for Roger Bannister to break a record that the experts said […]
11/15/201230 minutes, 59 seconds
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057 – Co-Create success with PK Smith

A Police Chaplin who is as comfortable helping a family grieve the loss of a child or helping a couple save their marriage, as he is training his students in the art of co-creation or telling jokes in an Irish bar. PK Smith is a humanitarian and ambassador of change, teaching how the world to […]
11/13/20121 hour, 5 minutes, 40 seconds
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600 Seconds – 014 – Cesar Millan’s Tips for a Kickass Life!

David spends an evening with Cesar Millan (a.k.a “The Dog Whisperer”) and is blown away by how much any Kickass Life practitioner can learn not only about how to be a successful and happy dog owner, but also how to be a successful and happy parent, friend, and leader. Cesar on the web: http://www.cesarsway.com/  
11/10/201210 minutes, 47 seconds
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056 – 5 Great Tips for Better F.O.C.U.S.

After a suggestion from one of the listeners of The Kickass Life, David shares the 5 Practical Tips for better FOCUS. (Sam Horn) David also shares a few excerpts from the upcoming Best of The Kickass Life, Volume 1, including a powerful story by Marci Shimoff about a women who lost her sight after her […]
11/8/201234 minutes, 8 seconds
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055 – Jack Canfield shares The 7 Critical Areas of Change

America’s leading success coach and author of close to 250 books, including the bestselling blockbuster “The Success Principles”, shares his road to success, including some of his most challenging moments and darkest hours. Jack’s ability to deliver proven strategies for success that are both simple and effective is such a rare gift that you may […]
11/6/201259 minutes, 44 seconds
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600 Seconds – 013 – Deepak Chopra’s Secret to Happiness.

Deepak came to visit David’s area and did a wonderful presentation, which included what he called The Happiness Formula. This study was an initiative by his holiness the Dalai Lama and the findings are wonderfully enlightening and something that we can all learn from.
11/3/201210 minutes, 51 seconds
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054 – The Most Haunted House in England

Join David as he celebrates Halloween and shares stories of his ghost hunting days at Borley Rectory, “The Most Haunted House in England” and his terrifying night at an exorcism in an old Tudor pub down an old cobbled lane on a very scary night.
10/31/201230 minutes, 9 seconds
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053 – How to be the strongest advocate for your own life, with Laura Hansen

Laura Hansen is a bestselling author, teacher, international presenter and counselor. Her work has inspired hundreds of thousands of people to understand how their lives work and how to squeeze the juice out of life. Her message is how to be a stronger advocate for your own life. Her bestselling books include Hand me a […]
10/30/20121 hour, 1 minute, 57 seconds
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600 Seconds – 012 – 50 Dangerous Things Kids Should Do

David explores a new book coming out by Gever Tulley “50 Dangerous Things you should let your children do” that inspired him to buy his sons a KickAss knife. David also adds his own spin on some of the things he lets his kids do to go out, get dirty, and sample some danger. Check […]
10/27/201211 minutes, 6 seconds
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052 – The Secret that Changed my Life

David is back in Canada after his walkabout in Australia. Today’s show is centered around a moment that changed David’s life, and started him on the road to success. He also shares a story about how he had to shoplift food in order to survive each month, even though he had a full time job […]
10/25/201232 minutes, 6 seconds
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051 – Kyle Cease – When Comedy Collides With Personal Growth

A comedian for 20 years has trained Kyle to look for the BS in life, which has allowed Kyle to not only be a great comedian, but alsosomeone who knows how to help people get better at doing achieving their goals. In his own words: “I can get people out of fear and help people […]
10/23/201246 minutes, 25 seconds
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600 Seconds – 011 – What happens when leaders let their hair down?

Australians from all corners of the country join David in the Hunter Valley Wine Region for a leadership conference like no other. One that everyone will remember as one of the most KickAss days of their lives, where we all made some lifelong friends and created some lifelong memories!
10/21/201210 minutes, 14 seconds
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050 – The Secret to Getting Everything You Want in Life!

David shares one of the secrets to living an extraordinary kickass life, a secret that is so simple that most people neglect to do it. He also shares some important questions that he asks himself on a regular basis, questions that keep his feet on the ground and his head in the clouds. Please review […]
10/18/201230 minutes, 42 seconds
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049 – Serial Killer Ted Bundy’s Attorney, John Henry Brown

John Henry Brown was thrust into the limelight and into history when, as a young criminal defense attorney, he took on the case of serial killer Ted Bundy.  This started a career of high profile cases that included Colton Harris Moore, (a.k.a The Barefoot Bandit) and more recently Staff Sgt. Robert Bales, the US solider […]
10/17/20121 hour, 22 seconds
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600 Seconds – 010 -The Art of Connection LIVE from Perth Australia!

LIVE from Perth WA, Australia! Dave explores some of the gems, take-a ways  “nuggets”   from the first day of his program. Make sure you hear the second from last share by a very wise 24 year old whose words may change your life…
10/14/201213 minutes, 59 seconds
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048 – How To Write Yourself into a Great Adventure!

Join David live as he encounters giant bats, hikes the old trails of Captain Cook, Takes a private helicopter out over the Great Barrier Reef, Snorkels with Giant Groupers, lands a helicopter at sunset on one of the worlds most beautiful beaches, (Whitehaven) and spends the evening tasting exotic foods and wines at the Chefs […]
10/11/201233 minutes, 59 seconds
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047 – Relationship Mastery with Beth Haneshewski

Beth Haneshewski, David’s great friend and international trainer, author and coach who shares beautifully the art of relationship mastery. Beth shows her students and clients the simple secrets of life bliss,offering them powerful and proven tools for relationship transformation that are innovative and accelerated, yet amazingly simple to use in everyday life. David receives calls […]
10/9/20121 hour, 4 minutes, 8 seconds
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600 Seconds – 009 – LIVE FROM AUSTRALIA!

    The Kickass Life for the first time in front of a live audience in Sydney! The Aussies share their aussieism, pearls of wisdom, and great sense of fun with David and the rest of the world.     AUSSIE! AUSSIE! AUSSIE! OY! OY! OY!  
10/6/201211 minutes, 13 seconds
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046 – Think and Grow Rich, Happy, Healthy and Successful!

David is recording live from Sydney Australia: He shares the facts about how your conscious and sub-conscious mind really works, and how you can begin programing yourself for greater success in all areas of your life. How about connecting with us on Facebook?  We’d love your thoughts and comments on the show.  http://www.facebook.com/thekickasslife
10/4/201232 minutes, 30 seconds
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045 – Joe Vitale How to Attract Money NOW

Joe Vitale is a master of achievement, having risen from homelessness and poverty to a life of the Rich and Famous.  He is the author of 50 books, including “The Attractor Factor”, “Zero Limits”, “Instant Manifestation” and “Attract Money Now”. Joe has been in several movies, including the international blockbuster “The Secret”, and also appeared […]
10/2/20121 hour, 1 minute
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600 Seconds – 008 – Take 100% Responsibility

Take 100% Responsiblity for your actions.
9/30/201211 minutes, 28 seconds
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044 – Laugh Your Ass Off!

Did you know that Children laugh between 3-400 times a day while adults laugh on average only 15? Join David as he digs into how laughter can change your life and is a critical element in living a kickass life. You will also get some tips on how you can regain your laughter muscle and […]
9/27/201230 minutes, 54 seconds
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043 – David Wagner – Life as a Daymaker

David Wagner is a world-renowned hairstylist, artist, entrepreneur, educator, and “Daymaker”, who is the owner of JUUT Salonspa. (the original Aveda Salon.) With 4000 customers everyday, his 400 employees consider themselves personally responsible for making their clients days. Daymaker’s; David’s philosophy of making other peoples happiness a part of his own happiness, has spawned a […]
9/25/20120
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600 Seconds – 007 – 1 hit Wonders

Happy Saturday! Share with three of your friends, will ya?
9/22/201210 minutes, 52 seconds
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042 – The Necessities of Life

Join David as he explores the lessons and insights of Rudyard Kipling’s timeless classic “The Jungle Book” and one of the most inspirational poems by Kipling… “If”.
9/20/201232 minutes, 21 seconds
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041 – The Art of Making Time Work for You with Hugh Culver

Business Expert, Corporate Trainer, and Keynote Speaker Hugh Culver is an adventurer with a twist. His adventures have taken him to the South Pole, up the world’s highest mountain, down some of the world’s most breathtaking whitewater, and to the finish lines of multiple marathons and Ironman Triathlons. Hugh has an uncanny business sense and […]
9/18/201259 minutes, 28 seconds
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600 Seconds – 006 – Bucket List

On the road in Saskatchewan, David does 600 Seconds on having a BUCKET LIST.  Happy Saturday everyone!
9/15/201210 minutes, 45 seconds
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040 – Squeezing the Juice out of Life

If how you live your life were measured between 0 and 10, where would you be?? Most people live their lives trapped between a 3 and 6 (out of 10), what would happen if you started living into your full range, what would your life be like if you could experience a full range of […]
9/13/201230 minutes, 34 seconds
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039 – Andrea Owen: Hellraiser, Life Coach, Mom, Writer, and Roller Derby Rebel

Andrea is passionate about empowering people to value themselves and fiercely love who they are. Listen in as David and Andrea talk about how you can manage your own inner critic and then leverage the law of attraction and step into your own badass self If you want to live a kickass life then listen […]
9/11/201253 minutes, 45 seconds
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600 Seconds – 005 – The Beauty of Imperfection

Inspired by his show with Don Miguel Ruiz last week, David shares one of his big takeaways from that show, and challenges each of us to question our own logic when it comes to how we compare ourselves to others, and our ideas of what perfection really is. Oh yes, he also gives you a […]
9/8/201210 minutes, 33 seconds
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038 – Love’s Little Secret

David shares the one tip that has changed the way that he approaches love; A tip so simple that you may begin to question how it can possibly make such a significant shift in a relationship.  Guess what? It does…. “You know when you’re in love when you can’t fall asleep because reality is finally […]
9/6/201230 minutes, 10 seconds
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037 – The Four Agreements author, Don Miguel Ruiz

  Don Miguel Ruiz, born the youngest of 13 children in rural Mexico, grew up believing that ANYTHING was possible. A near fatal car crash changed the course of his life from a surgeon working on the brain, to a Shaman working on the mind, heart and spirit. Inspired by the struggle his students had […]
9/4/20121 hour, 14 seconds
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600 Seconds – 004 -Money, Money, Money, Money!

WEALTH – How long you can stop working, and maintain your current lifestyle.  If you have $3000 in the bank, and your monthly bills are $1500, you’re wealthy for 2 months.  The goal is to match (or exceed) your residual/passive income with your monthly expenses.  David talks about some techniques to get you out of […]
9/1/201211 minutes
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036 – Are YOU a bully? I’ll bet you are without knowing.

Looking at the truth about bullying, and how to deal with it when it happens to you. David starts with some statistics on bullying, and how it occurs in ANY social setting.  What is bullying, and how can we respond to it?  David talks about how gossip is a form of bullying, and gives some sound advice […]
8/30/201231 minutes, 27 seconds
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035 – Forgiving my Mom’s Killer – Chris Ducharme

Chris Ducharme’s mother was murdered when he was just 14 years of age. After fighting through his inner demons, (substance and alcohol abuse) he found his way back to his killers cell, where he found the courage to forgive him. Today Chris is the founder of the ‘BC Victims of Homicide’, and President of the BC […]
8/28/201259 minutes, 52 seconds
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600 Seconds – 003 – Liar, Liar, Pants on Fire

‘I am not sad because you lied to me, I am sad because I can no longer trust you’ How many times do you lie each day? The average person lies in every fourth conversation. Join David as he explores the truth about lies, lying, exaggerating, half truths and of course, little white lies. Discover […]
8/25/201210 minutes, 48 seconds
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034 – Grow Together or Grow Apart

Inspired by the movie “Hope Springs”, David talks about how often a lover, husband, wife, or significant other can hold us back. How a couple can either grow together or grow apart, and how ultimately we become a magnet and attract who we are being. Fight for the right kind of love……its worth it! Join […]
8/23/201227 minutes, 44 seconds
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600 Seconds – 002 – Accept All Offers!

600 Seconds of Kickass.  10 Minutes of life-changing content.  In today’s show, David talks about accepting all offers, and how it can change your life!
8/22/201210 minutes, 23 seconds
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033 – Activate Your Genius Today with Dr. Paul Scheele

Dr. Paul Scheele is a leading expert on leadership, change and obtaining tangible results. Paul is the author of the best selling books “Photo Reading”, “Natural Brilliance” and his latest work, “Drop into Genius” which is a culmination of almost 40 years of study. Dr. Paul is a scientist who has dedicated his life to […]
8/21/20121 hour, 10 seconds
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600 Seconds – 001 – Intro

Welcome to Episode 1 of 600 Seconds.  It’s 10 Kickass Minutes of David Wood, giving a specific lesson on a specific topic.  The perfect “bite-sized” show of personal development!  A little weekend sizzle!
8/18/201210 minutes, 2 seconds
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032 – Sh*t Happens! Then what?

Warren Buffet says “The chains of habit are too light to be felt until they are too heavy to be broken.”  Join David as he shares a shocking story of how 12 elephants die in a circus fire; Tied only by a flimsy piece of rope to a small railing that a teenager could lift, […]
8/16/201231 minutes, 24 seconds
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031 – Jim Coover, billion-dollar business owner, shares his journey to success.

Billion dollar business owner (President & CEO of one of North Americas fastest growing companies, Isagenix) Jim Coover, shares his story for the first time in this exclusive interview. Hear about his journey from humble beginnings, to co-founding one of North Americas most successful and impactful companies. Join David as he leads his mentor and […]
8/14/20121 hour, 2 minutes, 6 seconds
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030 – “No” means NO, not “You’re an idiot!”

“Loser!” “Idiot!” “No one likes me!”  “I’m pathetic!”: These are just a few of the negative translations that David’s students have given to a “NO” they’ve received. In other words, someone says NO to us, and for some unimaginable reason, we turn a simple NO into something much worse. Ultimately that translation ends up defining […]
8/9/201230 minutes, 7 seconds
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029 – Jimmy Smith The Millionaire Butcher

After being forced to retire because of an injured back, “Jimmy the Butcher” Smith had earned a grand total of $400.000 for 40 years of work. His wife suggested that he become a crosswalk attendant at a local school and accept the inevitable, that there was nothing out there for an injured 56 year old […]
8/7/20121 hour, 17 minutes, 11 seconds
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028 – Don’t be a CRAP magnet!

The rule of thumb is, what you are is what you attract.  Learn how to use positive thinking to change your life into the Kickass version you deserve!
8/2/201229 minutes, 52 seconds
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027 – Bestselling Author Stewart Emery shares The 3 Keys to Success!

Known as one of the fathers of the human potential movement, and bestselling author of the blockbuster “Success Built to Last”, Stewart Emery joins David in a down to earth chat about the 3 fundamental keys to success that every successful leader has. Stewart also shares the theme of his new book that is certain […]
7/31/201255 minutes, 19 seconds
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026 – Every Master Was Once a Disaster

One of David’s favorite quotes is “Every master was once a disaster”.  He’s had an amazing journey throughout his career.  Listen to him tell the tale of his most eventful training in front of thousands of people, and how he ended up upside down caught in a curtain!
7/26/201230 minutes, 25 seconds
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025 – Les Brown unwraps your infinite greatness!

Les Brown is the number one motivational speaker in the world, a renowned speech coach, and best-selling author. Join David and his good friend Les Brown, whose straight-from-the-heart, high-energy, passionate message motivates and engages everyone who listens to step into their greatness and live their dreams. Find out how Les went from poverty to earning $125,000 for one […]
7/24/201256 minutes, 34 seconds
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024 – The Amazing Power of the Unknown

Join David as he shares his journey into the unknown, and how managing the fight or flight mechanism in his brain opened up a new world of wonder, possibilities, adventure and fun. Its also his Birthday week so check out some of the crazy stats that have happened since he blew out the birthday candles […]
7/19/201230 minutes, 12 seconds
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023 – Lisa Nichols (The Secret) Shares Her 3-Step Formula to Success and Self-Love!

Six time best-selling author, world renowned speaker, teacher and coach, Lisa Nichols, is known throughout the world as a breakthrough specialist for the results she helps others achieve. Guest on the self-help phenomenon “The Secret”, Oprah Winfrey, Larry King, and Starting Over, Lisa shares with David a 3 step daily exercise that changed her life. This is a wonderful show where […]
7/17/20121 hour, 5 minutes, 29 seconds
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022 – The 7 Steps to Happiness

Today David shares a training he teaches in his live shows.  It’s a step by step exercise to help you take control of your own happiness.  Thanks again for all of your great comments on the Facebook page and website, and for those that have left reviews and star ratings on iTunes, you’re making a […]
7/12/201230 minutes, 7 seconds
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021 – Howard Martin and The Heartmath Method – GPS for your SOUL!

Today David interviews Howard Martin. Howard Martin is co-author with Doc Childre of The HeartMath Solution, published in 2000 by Harper San Francisco. He also developed Nightingale-Conant’s tape series, “The HeartMath Method.” Howard is a dynamic speaker, and has delivered hundreds of workshops and keynote addresses to audiences ranging from corporations, to the armed forces, […]
7/10/20121 hour, 7 seconds
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020 – Learn ANYTHING in 30 Days

In this week’s solo podcast, David takes a stroll on his property and shares the secret of learning any skill in 30 Days. It’s a huge help! Be sure to rate, subscribe and review the podcast on iTunes…it’s a huge help!  Just pop on over to http://www.thekickasslife.com/pod, click on the “view in itunes” link, and […]
7/5/201232 minutes, 27 seconds
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019 – What Bernie Madoff Couldn’t Steal from Ted Talks Speaker Matt Weinstein

Ted Talks Speaker Matt Weinstein and his wife Geneen Roth, bestselling author of “Women Food and God”, lost everything to white collar criminal Bernie Madoff, who stole $65 Billion Dollars and was sent to prison for 150 years. What they found, however, was they never lost anything that was not replaceable or important. Join David […]
7/3/20121 hour, 8 minutes, 13 seconds
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018 – The Secret to Happiness – REVEALED!

David is up at the crack of dawn to record this solo podcast.  He digs down into the true secret to happiness in one’s life.  This one is not to be missed! Remember to subscribe, review, and rate on iTunes!  It gives us a huge boost! http://www.thekickasslife.com/pod
6/28/201235 minutes, 55 seconds
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017 – Janet Attwood – Find your PASSION

New York times bestselling author of “The Passion Test- The Effortless Path to Discovering Your Life Purpose”, Janet Attwood, joins David Wood to share about her life-changing work that has transformed lives all over the world. With over 1000 certified Passion Test Facilitators in 30 countries her Passion Test certification program has directly and indirectly […]
6/27/201254 minutes, 34 seconds
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016 – Cockfight in Bali

David gets a rare glimpse at one of the most controversial cultural events in Bali:  A cockfight.  He records the show while at the event, and gets very introspective about absorbing the culture of the place you’re visiting.  Then, he wraps it up from a serene beach setting with Jen. Thanks again for your ratings […]
6/21/201232 minutes, 57 seconds
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015 – Carl Studna – Photographer to the Stars

Carl Studna When Carl was 14 he was inspired by an album cover of the Beatles to take up photography, a journey that led him to photographing Paul McCartney and George Harrison many years later as well as many of the worlds most influential and inspiring people, including his holiness the Dalai Lama. He is […]
6/19/20121 hour, 6 minutes, 12 seconds
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014 – Skinnydipping in Bali

Ok, so not totally naked…but David broadcasts an entire episode from a beautiful pool with an infinity edge. (See http://twitter.com/thekickasslife for video touts) Change your life with today’s show!      
6/14/201234 minutes, 3 seconds
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013 – Mike Dooley of “Notes From the Universe” , The Secret, and tut.com

Mike Dooley’s Adventure Club (tut.com) is enjoyed in 200 countries by 500,000 fellow adventurers daily, his New York times best selling books have been translated into 25 languages and his appearance on the International phenomenon ‘The Secret’ helped the world understand that “Thoughts do in fact become things”! Join David Wood and his good friend […]
6/12/20121 hour, 2 minutes, 58 seconds
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012 – David interviewed by Christian thought leader Dr. Lance Wallnau

In this episode, we’re flipping the script!  Dr. Lance Wallnau (http://www.lancelearning.com) interviews David in this compelling interview. Thanks again for subscribing and leaving reviews on iTunes!  They are making a huge difference!
6/7/20121 hour, 6 minutes, 47 seconds
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011 – Pat Flynn of smartpassiveincome.com

Checking in from Taipei, David interviews one of the biggest influencers of the “You can do it…work from home and spend more time with your family” movement.  Pat Flynn went from a desk job as an architect, to creating an online empire, and is now one of the most sought-after speakers in the blogging and […]
6/5/20121 hour, 1 second
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010 – Airport Inspiration

David’s on the move, and records a show from the airport.  He’s on the way to Bali, and shares a really inspirational story about how life is 10% what happens to you, and 90% how you react to it.
5/31/201237 minutes, 35 seconds
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009 – Dr. John Gray

With 50 Million books sold in 50 different languages, a featured guest on the International blockbuster ‘The Secret’, author of the best selling book of the 90’s Men and from Mars Women are from Venus, Dr John Gray joins The Kickass Life host David Wood to discuss the secrets of how attract the right partner […]
5/29/20121 hour, 6 minutes, 52 seconds
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008 – Tell the Truth

Join David on this solo episode as he shares all the countries that The Kickass Life podcast has been downloaded, and of course some of the crazy stories and friends that make his life so kickass. Listen carefully as he shares a quote that changed his life forever. “Tell the truth all the time with […]
5/24/201236 minutes, 14 seconds
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007 – Dr. Lance Wallnau

What do best selling author Ken Blanchard, former president of the Ritz Carlton Horst Schulze, the youngest Trump apprentice and Supermodel Kim Alexis, and The KickAss life host David Wood all have in common? They all agree that Lance Wallnau has impacted their lives. Listen in as David and his good friend Lance talk about […]
5/22/20121 hour, 8 minutes, 31 seconds
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006 – Reflections of a Kickass Life!

After a day of filming with best-selling mega-authors John Gray and Jack Canfield, David takes a quiet, reflective morning stroll around Jack Canfield’s property.
5/17/201222 minutes, 40 seconds
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005 – Jim Kwik: Learn Anything Faster

Jim Kwik reads and comprehends a book a day, and recalls the name of everyone he’s ever met. Find out how you can too! This podcast comes with a FREE gift from Jim. Sought after keynote speaker and trainer of TOP business organizations and Universities worldwide, having shared the stage with Sir Richard Branson and his Holiness the […]
5/16/20121 hour, 7 minutes, 28 seconds
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004 – Steve Jobs is watching every move

Join David as he talks about parenting, being a badass, Leadership, Gallup polls, amazing leaders like Ghandi, Mother Theresa, and The Dalai Lama.  He also answers your Facebook questions and talks about The Universe, and what it means to YOU. Oh, and Steve Jobs Bobbleheads.
5/11/201249 minutes, 4 seconds
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003 – Marci Shimoff

The female face of the biggest self-help book phenomenon in history, “Chicken Soup for the Soul”, with a staggering 6 best-selling titles in the series, including the blockbuster “Chicken Soup for the Woman’s Soul.” She has sold 14 million books in 33 languages, dominating the New York Times Best Seller List for a total of […]
5/8/201257 minutes, 45 seconds
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002 – John Assaraf

John Assaraf New York Times Best selling author of two books (including ‘The Answer’), entrepreneur, researcher and explorer of consciousness and human behavior, featured guest on the international blockbuster ‘The Secret’, John Assaraff joins David Wood as they discuss the Neuroscience of Success and achieving Peak and Personal Performance by embracing the C.R.A.P in your […]
5/3/201253 minutes, 8 seconds
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001 – Introducing David Wood & The Kickass Life!

Introducing you to Master Trainer David Wood and The Kickass Life Podcast! In this podcast, David will be chatting with some of the worlds most fascinating and influential thought leaders who are impacting the world around us. You are invited to join in as David gets up-close and personal with these amazing people, unlocking their “success […]
5/1/201230 minutes, 35 seconds