It's important to have aspirations. It's also important not to create a sense of separation between where you are and where you want to be. I like to think of it as six degrees of separation but for life aspirations. You're never so far from the life that you want. For example, most of us … Continue reading Six degrees of separation
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Easy and fulfilling
Those are 2 words I'd use to describe the things we often end up doing in our free time. We look at what requires the least effort and go with it. Then, once it's over, we don't feel great because we know we'd have been better off doing something else. In an ideal world things … Continue reading Easy and fulfilling
Just another average option
Often times new, exciting and innovative things that in their origin intended to break away from the norm end up becoming the very thing they were trying to break free from. The alternatives to taxis, hotels and old media have ended up becoming like their predecessors. And if they haven't become like their predecessors (or … Continue reading Just another average option
Most popular blog post
I had this idea that each time I write and click publish, it needed to be really good. In doing so i forgot that this blog is a writing practise and the point of practise isn't to be perfect every time but to put in the work little to by little to eventually get better … Continue reading Most popular blog post
Making the leap
If there's a gap between your life and the life you want, something has to change. Life can change or you can change. One of my major underlying themes for 2022 was change. Not my usual small scale gentle change. It was the large scale, transformative change. I'm starting to understand that there are benefits … Continue reading Making the leap
Allow yourself to evolve
Starting projects can be exciting and stressful. Working on projects can be challenging and wonderful. Ending projects can be really difficult but also a great relief. How do you let go of something that has become one of your greatest achievements, something you've dedicated time, effort and money to? The answer is, you just do … Continue reading Allow yourself to evolve
When good things end
The popular quote 'all good things must come to an end' can feel like a dark cloud looming over a summers day. But good things ending isn't always a bad thing and it shouldn't nullify how great it was at the time. You have to find a way to close out the chapter with gratitude … Continue reading When good things end
Open to something progressive
When ending one thing and starting another, how do you want it to feel? On one hand the comparison between then and now might feel unhelpful. But on the other hand, the comparison allows you to view things clearly. Instead of just moving onto the next thing, it helps to reflect on how similar it … Continue reading Open to something progressive
Can we off-set poor ethics?
Can a brand compensate for cheap, poor quality clothing made in unethical working conditions by using recycled polyester, having plastic free packaging or promising to reduce their carbon emissions in the next 20 years? Or how about the owner of a company known for treating employees poorly donating millions to charities or organisations that care … Continue reading Can we off-set poor ethics?
Willing to change
Often one of the things that stops us making necessary changes in our lives is this idea that we might prefer the way things were. We forget that many changes aren't permenant. If you cut your hair, it'll grow back or you can get a wig. If you leave your industry to try something new … Continue reading Willing to change
The Daily Gemm 