The Self Mastery Show

In this episode, I recap a conversation I had with a coach and friend, Justin Tsui. He asked me a question that really got me thinking... "what is it that you do that gets you into the zone?"  And that really got me thinking... so I documented my thoughts on today's episode.

In this episode, I recap a conversation I had with a coach and friend, Justin Tsui. He asked me a question that really got me thinking... "what is it that you do that gets you into the zone?"  And that really got me thinking... so I documented my thoughts on today's episode.

When I began my entrepreneurial journey, I was so encapsulated by the idea that I had to always be "on", always at 100% hustle mode. But the effects of that finally took its toll on me 3 years later. Here's my story and what I learned from that.

In continuation of my chat about gratitude with Lilly, this is part 2. In this episode, we go deep into understanding what role gratitude has played in my life over the last year, as well as how a beginner should approach their practice of gratitude.

In this episode of The Self Mastery Show, David and Lilly talk gratitude... From the definition of gratitude to how one begins practicing gratitude with the goal of developing the habit of being grateful for everything in life. Join Lilly's mastermind community at theawakenednerd.com/starthere to access free webinars and private coaching to transform your life and business.

On this episode of The Self Mastery Show, I sat down my dear friend and mentor, Alvin Pilobello, leadership and professional relationship coach of Toronto. Alvin shares what it means to have meaningful conversations in todays society of constant distraction. We cover how and why it's important to harness our ability to be present and engage in conversations.  We also share what it’s like to deal with the common expectations we perceive from society and our families. At the end of this episode, I hand the mic over to Alvin to cover what it means to be masculine in 2019 and onwards. Tune in to this conversation to learn more about Alvin and his unique ability to create salsa dancing metaphors for just about anything!  The book of the week is 'Dare to Lead' by Brené Brown. Visit thewongdavid.com/audible receive a free audiobook of your choice!

It came back... the crippling anxiety I dealt with almost a year ago. It made it practically impossible to get work done and had me seeking for anything that would distract me from my responsibilities. However, I was able to manage it and work through it a lot faster and am back to feeling "normal".

It came back... the crippling anxiety I dealt with almost a year ago. It made it practically impossible to get work done and had me seeking for anything that would distract me from my responsibilities. However, I was able to manage it and work through it a lot faster and am back to feeling "normal".

Welcome to the first Q&A episode of The Self Mastery Show! In this episode with me I had my girlfriend, Emily, asking the questions and help me facilitate the conversation. We went deep on how we can lead an extraordinary life, the method I use to find mentors, and my top simple habits to help you start living your best life.

One of my biggest discoveries since starting my self mastery journey is the fact that 'knowing' and 'doing' are on two different playing fields. Everyone knows some very smart people who just can't seem to get their life together. While at the same time, we know those who aren't as intelligent but are just killing it at life. The key difference is understanding how just knowing is not the same as doing.

We're good at giving gratitude and expressing it through our actions towards other people. But doing it for ourself, internally, is a different story and can be a scary place. I get it! I've been there... Here's what I've discovered since I started seeking gratitude within myself.

In reflecting back to where I started on my self mastery journey, I realized something I was lacking personally was a "why"... Essentially I didn't have a defined purpose as to why these changes were important for me other than the fact that yes, it would bring positive impact into my life. But with knowing your "why" comes resilience and accountability... Because your purpose will be the reason you give yourself to keep going with this habit or routine even if it becomes inconvenient for you. Otherwise, you'll be reactionary to whatever pops into your life and end up ditching the habits or routines that you're developing. 

It was an off day for me today so I revisited some old pages I've bookmarked and my notes from previous masterminds with high performers. I wanted to see for myself what I observe to be the top traits that all these high performers had in common.

Are you doing things in your life that gives you energy? Or are you in the rat race of doing things every day that don't get you pumped up, that doesn't excite you and doesn't leave you feeling energized...

When was the last time you showed up for yourself? Showing up for yourself means making the choices you need that will make sure you’re taking care of your needs emotionally, physically and even spiritually. Here's my take on it and how I've started showing up for myself.

It's time to document! I've been slowly working away at my personal life mastery journey for the last few months and here's a progress update! It might not seem like a lot but I've come a long way from where I was before I started. I'm ready for the effects and greatness to compound into me achieving greater things!

My guest in this episode is Laura Jane aka @theinversionaddict who is a self proclaimed self-taught hand balancer practicing and teaching handstands. As you listen to our conversation, I really want you to pay attention, because it’s so much more than just handstands... There’s the mental challenge of whether or not you can you do it... There's the battle of how we believe we're perceived in the public eye. Listen to the details and precision Laura describes. The importance of having a good groundwork for growth. Showing up to challenges and embrace both the good and bad of it.

Let's be real for a second. You and I both have our own vulnerabilities, they're what makes us different and unique. But for too long and too often, we build a wall around yourselves that hides our vulnerabilities from others. We're fronting to please others or to avoid confrontation of our problems. Simply put, we're not being our authentic selves. But watch what happens when you let down your guard, even just a little. I dive into that in this episode. 

We've all heard it before, the infamous "you are the average of the five people you spend the most time with." But what does that REALLY mean and can it REALLY make that much of a difference in your life? Well from my experience and stories I've heard from my mentors and role models, it's an unanimous "YES!"  It's one of the first steps you have to take in order to start living your best life. Surrounding yourself with people who live at the frequency you wish to be at. Easier said than done, right? Join me on this episode and I'll give you my tried and true methods of making this happen for you. 

Meditation has been something that I've dabbled into but never full immersed myself deep enough to achieve its proven benefits. In this episode, I interview the co-founders of Hoame, North America's largest modern meditation studio, Stephanie Kersta & Carolyn Plater. You may have certain misconceptions about what meditation really is about and the way that you have to position yourself to practice it (I know I certainly did). But Steph and Carolyn really helped me understand how easy it really can be to get started. We even break down how 'non-believers' can find mental benefits from some form of meditation practice.