The idea of luck is great as a one off thing but if you grow to rely on it you'll end up becoming lazy and disappointed. You'll be lazy because you'll live your life assuming that you don't have to try so hard because luck will balance things out for you. And you'll be disappointed … Continue reading You’re lucky until you’re not
Tag: beliefs
Making up for lost time
If you missed out on anything in your younger years you might hold the belief that it's too late to do the things you wished you'd done. But what if you do them now, what if you make a conscious effort to make up for lost time? Granted with age comes responsibility, so taking out … Continue reading Making up for lost time
Testing the theory
Sometimes things don't quite pan out in real life. I recently put something I believed to be true into practice and to my surprise, my theory turned out to be wrong. It's something I had tested before and carried in my mind as an idea that was true. But all of a sudden I was … Continue reading Testing the theory
Maybe we should meet our idols
Because cracking the illusion of the super human might be just what you need. So, I don't have anyone I'd consider an idol but I have a bunch of music favourites as well as Seth Godin, Simon Sinek, Gary Vee etc. They're all people that move or inspire me. They're people I think are amazing … Continue reading Maybe we should meet our idols
Politics, voting and uncomfortable conversations
If you live outside of the UK and keep up with global politics then you'll know that on the 12th December there is a UK general election. Although there are various parties running, it's really just a choice between Labour and Conservatives. From the perspective of someone who isn't particularly political, Labour is for 'the … Continue reading Politics, voting and uncomfortable conversations
Self-sabotage
How could I do that to myself? The idea that we intentionally ruin things for ourselves is fascinating but also odd because despite causing the mess we often end up surprised, sad or angry that it happened. Over-coming self-sabotaging behaviours can serve as a growth point where you have the opportunity to unlearn unhelpful beliefs. … Continue reading Self-sabotage
What do you know about you?
I think it’s important to get to know yourself. Not just on a surface level but right down deep to the core. Not just your likes and dislikes but your beliefs and why you do the things you do. Something I’ve always focused on is behaviour. When you find yourself doing and saying things, feeling … Continue reading What do you know about you?
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