A 17 year old walks into a bookshop in Wales…

That's how the story of how I discovered the person who would become one of my biggest life inspirations begins. This person would go on to help influence the words I wrote, the person I've become and the things that I chose to do. At 17 I liked to think that I was someone who … Continue reading A 17 year old walks into a bookshop in Wales… →

The right time to quit

Perhaps there is no right time. It's easy to quit in the early stages but gets harder over time. After 3 years once you've invested time effort and energy quitting, even if it's for the best feels like giving up. And so, it's hard to know the right time to quit. If you've been working … Continue reading The right time to quit →

Losing a good habit

It's a gradual thing. One day you have a solid morning routine and the next you're running down the street with half your shirt undone hoping you have don't miss the bus and that you have everything you need. But it's not as simple as that, the loss of a habit takes time. It starts … Continue reading Losing a good habit →

Dancing with fear

I could probably write a book on things I've learnt from Seth Godin. Seth taught me that maybe this fear is something I can work with instead of work for. As in, I can do everything I want to do and still have fear, instead letting the fear dictate what I do (which always ends … Continue reading Dancing with fear →

That is so funny (but it wasn’t five years ago)

The art of learning to laugh, at yourself. Imagine you're at a comedy show and the comedian is making a joke about someone in the crowd, you'd probably laugh along with everyone else (granted it was funny). But what if the joke was on you, would you squirm or would you laugh. So often many … Continue reading That is so funny (but it wasn’t five years ago) →

Making a breakthrough

I've said it once and I'll say it again, talking helps. When used correctly it's an excellent tool for self exploration where you can walk away from conversations and gain insight into aspects of yourself you hadn't yet uncovered. The beauty of it is that you don't have to even need talking about the thing. … Continue reading Making a breakthrough →

The right time to quit

Habits of your future self

If you're not doing anything to bridge the gap between your present and future self, ask yourself 'how do I expect to get there?' Maybe you want to read more, wake up earlier, be more productive, write a book, start a podcast it could be anything. But let's take be more productive. How do you … Continue reading Habits of your future self →

Maybe you can do something about it

For some people the idea that they can solve the problems and inconveniences in their life is not something they've considered. When an inconvenience arises and you take the 'do nothing approach', it might not go away. It might remain or just grow and grow to the point where it's unbearable. Imagine you get a … Continue reading Maybe you can do something about it →

Why sometimes you should do what you’re told

Have you ever had someone tell you what to do or what you need to work on and instantly put resistance to it, even when it's something you planned to do or know you need to work on? I have and I can take a wild guess that some of you have too. I recently … Continue reading Why sometimes you should do what you’re told →