Life is an adventure. But with so many different paths, how can we navigate through it? I’m Tom and I’m a personal development nerd. I’ve read all the books, watched all the TED talks and tried all the life hacks. Based on this, I wrote my 12 principles for an Extraordinary Life. Aged 26, I thought I had designed the new bible for how to live. But then I started doubting myself. Do these principles make sense in practice? Is it possible to live every day according to them? The only way to...

How can you find the courage to live life on your terms? Tom explores Principle 1: You are more than enough, be yourself. Show your authentic self to attract what you desire. Together with guest Brian Bloom, a relationships coach, they discuss how we can discover and unleash our authentic selves. Selected Links ·       Connect with Brian Bloom             Website | LinkedIn ·       Connect with Tom Marshall              Website | LinkedIn ·       Landmark education ·       Non-Violent...

How can you stay focused on your own desires? Tom explores Principle 2: Know yourself better than anything else. Explore your purpose and define your own success. Together with guest Sabrina Jammy, a mindfulness teacher, they discuss how we can better connect with both our body and mind.  Selected Links ·       Connect with Sabrina Jammy             Website | LinkedIn ·       Connect with Tom Marshall              Website | LinkedIn ·       Extraordinary Life, Tom’s non-profit personal...

How can you experiment in a world of uncertainty? Tom explores Principle 3: Experimentation is self-discovery. Take action on your reflections to discover who you. Together with guest Shelly Kawatra, an explorer of inner worlds, they discuss how to question your belief systems.   Selected Links ·       Connect with Shelly Kawatra             LinkedIn ·       Connect with Tom Marshall              Website | LinkedIn   Show Notes Tom’s personal story about why he created this principle....

How can you push beyond your comfort zone? Tom explores Principle 4: Strive to thrive, not just survive. Step outside your comfort zone to really experience life. Together with guest Tony Shriller, an entrepreneur & performer, they discuss how we can push our limits to achieve what we thought was impossible. Selected Links ·       Connect with Tony Shriller             Website | LinkedIn ·       Connect with Tom Marshall              Website | LinkedIn ·       Tony’s TEDx Talk ·     ...

How can you live a wealthy life? Tom explores Principle 5: “Invest in yourself, not only material possessions. Spend your resources on experiences that provide a life-time return on investment.” Together with guest Dorine van der Wijk, an entrepreneur & researcher, they explore the different forms of wealth and how we can attain an abundance of life’s riches.  Selected Links ·       Connect with Dorine van der Wijk             LinkedIn ·       Connect with Tom Marshall            ...

How can you take care of both your mind and body? Tom explores Principle 6: “Body and mind are one. Nourish your body to create a healthy and productive mind.” Together with guest Emma Schootstra, a consultant and yogi, they explore the interconnection of mind & body, and exchange their hacks for optimizing your health.    Selected Links ·       Connect with Emma Schootstra             LinkedIn ·       Connect with Tom Marshall              Website | LinkedIn ·       Emma’s Harvard...

How can you create an environment that serves your needs? Tom explores Principle 7: “Environment shapes the self. Surround yourself with people and settings that positively impact you.” Together with guest Bernie Hörl, a Tiny House builder & resident, they explore how our environment influences our well-being and how to live amongst positive surroundings that fulfil us.  Selected Links ·       Connect with Bernie Hörl              Website | Email ·       Connect with Tom Marshall        ...

How can you develop and maintain deep relationships? Tom explores Principle 8: “Real connection happens in-person. Spend time and be present with those you care about.” Together with guest Salomé Attias, Tom’s most important connection, they explore how we can build meaningful relationships and hold onto them - even when you move cities or have to socially distance. Selected Links ·       Connect with Salomé Attias              LinkedIn ·       Connect with Tom Marshall              Website |...

Is it possible to love your work? Tom explores principle 9: work can be a meaningful service to others. Find the meaning in what you do and who you do it for. Together with guest, Josh Allan Dykstra, Co-Founder of Work Revolution, they explore how we can craft meaningful careers that energise us and make an impact. Selected Links ·       Connect with Josh Allan Dykstra             Website | LinkedIn | Twitter ·       Connect with Tom Marshall              Website | LinkedIn ·       Work...

Work-Life balance is a myth. Our work and life are integrated into a single system called human existence. Tom explores principle 10: Work and life are two parts of the same whole. Make work a meaningful part of life, whilst maintaining a balance. Together with guest, Lauren Razavi, a Digital Nomad, they explore how we can harness the benefits of the increasing intertwinement of our careers with the rest of our lives. Selected Links ·       Connect with Lauren Razavi              Newsletter |...

How can we thrive in changing times? Tom explores Principle 11: "Change is the only constant. Engage in lifelong learning at a pace that equals the pace of change." Together with guest Professor Ansgar Richter, Dean of the Rotterdam School of Management, they explore how we can continuously learn, in order to keep pace with our rapidly changing world. Selected Links ·       Connect with Dean Ansgar Richter              LinkedIn | Email ·       Connect with Tom Marshall              Website |...

What benefits can we gain from remembering that we are mortal beings? Tom explores Principle 12: Be mindful of your mortality. Keep focused on what really matters. Together with guest Lucie Bergouhnioux, a survivor of the Bataclan terrorist attack, they discuss how her near-death experience changed her perspective on what really matters in life. Selected Links ·       Connect with Lucie Bergouhnioux              LinkedIn ·       Connect with Tom Marshall              Website | LinkedIn ·     ...