In traditional / formal education we’re taken through a number of lessons and subsequently tested on our knowledge. When we pass specific tests we may receive a certification in a specific field. We’re all familiar with this, right? Then we step out into the real world and […]
Leaders are developed
You may have heard the term “they’re a born leader”. While I don’t argue that some people have a natural inclination or personality type which is more suited to leadership, in my opinion that isn’t the only qualification criteria to call someone a “leader”. Leadership […]
Success is a constant storm
On the road to success, regardless of whether it be business, parenting, relationships, or anything else, it can often feel turbulent. That’s because at any given time we’re going into, going through or coming out of one of life’s many storms. These storms test our resilience, they […]
A Life Well Lived – Have Your Cake and Savour Every Single Bite!
Have you ever wondered why we set New Year’s resolutions? I believe that as a species we are wired for personal growth. Our higher reasoning power has allowed us to not just survive but thrive. But in our noble pursuit of personal growth, are we […]
“Living the dream”
From a young age we are encouraged to dream, to have imagination, to consider anything to be possible. Then as we grow up, something apparently changes in our lives and we’re brought “back to reality”. Phrases such as “you’re such a dreamer” or “that’s very […]
Belief in the unseen.
Faith. A five letter word with massive meaning. Faith may be seen as being synonymous with religion and sure, religion is centred on having faith, but do you have to be religious to have faith? I recently made my first post-COVID lockdown flight. As an […]
Tomorrow is Never Promised – A Life Lived Without Regret
On this day, 6 years ago, my life as I knew it crumbled before my eyes and all my plans, hopes and dreams for the future evaporated in an instant. I had just spent a harrowing evening in the emergency department of our local hospital demanding […]
Chasing New Levels in Life – How to Bring Your Vision and Goals into Existence
2020 began with a bang; a fresh decade and what many were calling a Year of Vision. People made grand resolutions for the year, and then life happened. In January, I challenged you with a big question, and now in the one of the bleakest […]
Today is your day
I recently listened to an audio track where the speaker spoke about choosing a life direction that fulfils you. She spoke of how easy it is to set the direction of your life by following the same path as the people around you. This got […]
Are you a master, or a slave?
During lockdown, I re-read one of Robert Kiyosaki’s books. As with all the Kiyosaki books I’ve read, I’ve found them thought provoking. Some of the concepts really challenged me as they were in contrary to the thinking I’d had my entire life. The book spoke […]