RESOURCES
At a point when I realized my life was heading in the wrong direction and I needed to change, I stumbled upon a YouTube channel that turned to be a major motivation force to pursue my passion for soccer again and begin to transform my life as a result.
I discovered there is value in consuming content generated on YouTube channels, podcasts and books, and this has become a significant personal development practice for me. It has provided me with great knowledge and inspiration for continuous growth. Below are some of the resources I have found most impactful, and I believe can be helpful to anyone seeking to evolve in all aspects of life.
Youtube Channels
Become Elite
- Matt Sheldon -
Although the content on this channel is mainly related to soccer, the “Day in The Life” style videos showcasing the real experiences of an athlete on his pursuit of becoming a professional are truly inspiring. Following Matt’s journey, observing his response to the highs and lows of his career, and seeing the evolution of his life as an athlete is such an amazing example of dedication and discipline.
Nick Bare
The videos on this channel document the life of Nick Bare. The tremendous growth and evolution he experienced as an entrepreneur and athlete is admirable. Anyone in search of motivation for personal growth and transformation can benefit from the content showing Nick’s endeavors.
The ramsey show
- Dave Ramsey -
Dave’s work is hugely inspiring and can help anyone who’s trying to improve with personal finances. This channel gives a wealth of knowledge that has motivated people to radically change their behaviors handling money and make wiser financial decisions, ultimately achieving financial freedom.
thomas delauer
Thomas Delauer was able to transform his life by changing his eating habits. He has a remarkable story of weight loss and shares his experiences with implementing different nutritional strategies. The videos on this channel provide valuable insights - backed by research - surrounding nutrition and healthy living practices.
FLAVCITY
- Bobby Parrish -
The content created on this channel is excellent for learning all about eating healthier. Bobby is well known for his cooking skills. In his videos not only does he share healthy and simple recipes but also educates about the quality of foods available to people nowadays, mostly by differentiating safe from harmful ingredients.
dr. eric berg DC
Dr. Berg’s content mainly surrounds the health benefits of adopting a balanced Ketogenic diet and intermittent fasting practice for the long term. In addition, this is a valuable source of information about complex health problems made easy to understand - their root causes, symptoms, and potential cures via healthy lifestyle interventions.
PODCASTS
the tim ferris show
Hosted by a bestselling author known for his book “The 4-Hour Workweek”. Each episode is a long - two to three hour - conversation with world class performers in different areas such as investing, sports, arts and more. Tim, whose personal story is quite moving and went through much experimentation throughout his life, allows guests to share their experiences, useful strategies and tools anyone can learn from and put into practice.
the rich roll podcast
The host of this podcast has an impressive story of overcoming addiction and turning his life around by becoming an ultra-athlete and wellness advocate. The long conversations Rich has with thought leaders and top performers not only educate but also empower listeners to pursue personal and professional development.
modern wisdom
- Chris Williamson -
The content on this podcast is full of beneficial insights and perspectives from some of the most well know thinkers around the world. Chris holds profound and meaningful conversations with his guests, emitting practical takeaways for listeners willing to learn and evolve their mindsets.
ZERO TO TRAVEL
- Jason Moore -
Listening to this podcast could be life changing. Especially for those who have dreamed about travelling but never acted to make it happen. Jason, who has an extensive travel background, created this community driven podcast where travelers - from beginners to the most experienced - share their inspiring stories and provide practical advice to make travel a constant part of life.
THE JOE rogan experience
One of the most popular podcasts in the world hosting a wide variety of personalities including artists, athletes, scientists, entrepreneurs, authors, comedians, etc. The episodes range anywhere from an hour and a half to three hours and in most cases are quite informative, although they could also be purely entertaining.
the minimalists
- Joshua Fields Millburn & Ryan Nicodemus -
Having massively simplified their lives in all aspects, Josh and Ryan saw through changes that allowed them to live more intentionally and meaningfully. Each episode is packed with valuable information, tips and strategies on embracing a life with less possessions and more fulfillment.
chasing excellence
- Ben Bergeron & Patrick Cummings -
Even though the podcast is hosted by CrossFit enthusiasts, the conversations they have don’t solely revolve around the sport. They dive deep into discussions encompassing topics and frameworks about living with purpose and chasing what truly matters. The content Ben and Patrick transmit through this podcast is invaluable and powerful enough to positively impact lives.
The School of greatness
- Lewis Howes -
Hosted by a former professional athlete and bestselling author, this podcast has insightful interviews with some of the most renowned figures in the world of sports, business, entertainment, health, science, among others. Lewis explores his curiosity about each guest extracting useful takeaways on the behaviors, methods and practices that tend to facilitate success and greatness.
BOOKS
JESUS CALLING
- Sarah Young -
Prayers for every day of the year with references to excerpts in The Bible. Each reading in this book is meaningful and encouraging. They challenge the reader to face the reality of daily life with a broad perspective, courage, joy and gratitude.
MAN’S SEARCH FOR MEANING
- Viktor E. Frankl -
The pages in this book describe the profound story of a Nazi concentration camp survivor during World War II. In the face of extreme pain and adversity, Viktor learned to see his circumstances as an opportunity for growth and find meaning in his suffering. Later he became the founder of logotherapy - a form of psychotherapy - helping millions of people overcome challenges more effectively and lead fulfilling lives as a result.
THE PSYCHOLOGY OF MONEY
- Morgan Housel -
Financial success is not as dependent on earning potential as it is on behavior with money and resources. Relating true stories of people who lost their entire wealth by over splurging, as well as those who built wealth over time by the power of compounding and simplicity, this book delivers practical strategies to create better and more intentional financial habits.
HOW TO STOP WORRYING & START LIVING
- Dale Carnegie -
Reading this book is an eye-opener about the detrimental effects of worry on overall health and quality of life. It provides plenty of useful strategies and practices by giving account of people from all walks of life who eradicated chronic stress from their lives and experienced revitalizing results.
Atomic habits
- James Clear -
The insights into human behavior underlined in this book are highly useful. The content provides a clear understanding of what habits are derived from and offers a simplified methodology to form healthier ones. The author stresses the importance of stacking small changes, developing consistency and building new systems that can yield transformative results over time.
EVERYTHING THAT REMAINS
- Joshua Fields Millburn & Ryan Nicodemus -
This is an uplifting memoir of a young man with professional and financial success who lost his mother and ended his marriage within the same month. This compelled Josh to analyze every aspect of his life and start to eliminate excess, own less and live more deliberately, ultimately making room for lasting freedom, joy and fulfillment.
the POWER OF NOW
- Eckhart Tolle -
Exceptional book for spiritual growth and mind awakening. Learning to live in the present moment, to observe one’s thoughts rather than identifying with them, to find joy and peace in each moment by accepting it for what it is, are some of the transformative lessons a reader could take away from it.
the PURPOSE DRIVEN LIFE
- Rick Warren -
This is an excellent book emphasizing five key principles readers can embrace to explore the purpose of life and find true significance. They include centering one’s life around God, becoming an integral part of God’s family, developing spiritual maturity, using one’s talents, gifts and experiences to serve others, and conveying God’s love to unbelievers.
LIVE LIFE IN CRESCENDO
- Stephen R. Covey and Cynthia Covey Hall -
The view that an individual’s most important work is always ahead is vitalizing. Regardless of age, everyone can always use their experiences, talents and resources to better the lives of others around them. This book highlights the powerful notion that life builds on the past but unfolds in the future, encouraging readers to continually seek to evolve and contribute.
HOW TO WIN FRIENDS & INFLUENCE PEOPLE
- Dale Carnegie -
Learning to communicate more effectively is a worthwhile pursuit and putting into practice the principles stressed in this book can help. Developing better ways to treat people and cultivating a more friendly attitude when engaging those in one’s environment can be life changing. It can lead to improving the quality of one’s relationships, creating stronger bonds, and fostering a greater power of positive influence.
minimalisM
- Joshua Fields Millburn & Ryan Nicodemus -
Two best friends who experienced professional success in the corporate world seemed to have had it all. However, their wealth, possessions, and status did not make them happy nor fulfilled. By living with less and embracing simplicity Josh and Ryan experienced freedom and found true meaning. Their story is fascinating and shows how profound it can be to adopt a minimalist lifestyle.
Vagabonding
- Rolf Potts -
The long-term travel perspectives presented in this book clear up typical misconceptions about it and highlight the value of simplicity, slowing down, embracing curiosity, and liberating oneself from societal pressures and norms. This is a comprehensive and uncommon guide to getting a richer and more meaningful experience from the moment of deciding to travel, during the journey itself, until returning home. In addition, it reveals a wide variety of travel possibilities by including useful resources to consider.