Growing up I don't think I ever read the acknowledgements of many books. I suppose, I probably just thought that's nothing to do with me, it's for the people being acknowledged. But recently I started thinking about who I'd acknowledge if I ever wrote a book and it was quite fun. I sat and asked … Continue reading Acknowledgments
Mind the gap
That's what's painted at the platforms edge. I suppose now is the best time to add the disclaimer that this isn't about jumping. The message painted on the platforms edge can be used in conversations about the distance between where you are and where you want to be. The gap is the space between the … Continue reading Mind the gap
More connected than ever
If you want to reach me you can call, text, WhatsApp, dm on Twitter or Instagram and even catch me on FB messenger. We're more connected than ever with regard to the countless channels that are available. So how ironic is it that it seems like as a society we're more alone than ever. I … Continue reading More connected than ever
You should take your own advice
One of the easiest ways to gain trust is by doing exactly what you tell others to do. People are much less likely to listen to what you say if it's not what you do. And that's why I'm careful about the advice I give and the words I share, the truth is I'm still … Continue reading You should take your own advice
Why shouting might not get the message across
The talker may assume the louder my voice the more they'll understand what I'm saying, or maybe they feel like you're not listening so they have no choice but to shout. Nobody likes being shouted at and so the listener instead of focusing on the message will focus on the fact that you're shouting and … Continue reading Why shouting might not get the message across
Difficult but necessary
For some people there are certain conversations they'd rather not have. It's the difficult ones that we avoid where we have to be vulnerable. And maybe you get that swirly feeling in your stomach that you take as a sign not to go through those conversations. But when you avoid them all that stuff just … Continue reading Difficult but necessary
Godin, sunk costs and making the right decision
In the process of making a difficult decision I turned to the words of Seth Godin for guidance. I found a few useful posts on sunk costs and it made me realise one of the things I needed to stop considering. The past. When making plans for the future if you do it based on … Continue reading Godin, sunk costs and making the right decision
Dream a new dream
Remaining open to the uncertainty of life has many benefits but a reduction in stress and anxiety are definitely ones worth making a note of. And so when life doesn't go to plan it's okay to embrace uncertainty and dream a new dream. It's much easier to go with the flow of life than to … Continue reading Dream a new dream
The deep end: It’s not that deep
On how life imitates being in water when you can't swim. Sometimes in all the flurry and commotion of being thrown into the deep end, you forget to check how deep it actually is. If you stop panicking and give yourself a moment to stop, to take a deep breath and to place your feel … Continue reading The deep end: It’s not that deep
Don’t be so quick to judge
You can meet or come across someone and immediately assume this persons whole life. Then from the minute they open they’re mouth you’re deciding whether or not what they say aligns with or contradicts your initial assumptions but you’re still not giving the person a chance. But then life sets things up in a way … Continue reading Don’t be so quick to judge
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