*crowd remains silent* What if you were the first to raise your hand instead of waiting for someone else to go first? Better yet what if you offered to help before anyone even asked? It's easy to follow the crowd and do just enough to be average. But what if you decided to offer a … Continue reading Any volunteers?
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The art of the gift
Currently reading linchpin by Seth Godin and learning a whole lot. I've been thinking a lot about the art of gift giving lately. Not in terms of a birthday or Christmas gifts but in daily life. The small or grand acts of generosity like saying good morning with a genuine smile or offering to help … Continue reading The art of the gift
Embracing the worst case scenario
Because if you make peace with the worst possible outcome, it can only go up from there. If you're afraid to do something because of how it will turn out you're probably not going to do it. But by figuring out what exactly you're afraid of it might help you overcome it. That's because once … Continue reading Embracing the worst case scenario
A writers influences
Whatever is going on in my life will be woven through the words I write. At times, I'm like a floatie being pulled and swayed in all kinds of directions. But I'm easily influenced and inspired. From the ages of 16-18 I studied textiles, discovered Seth Godin and read a few books by Dickens. That … Continue reading A writers influences
1000 and something days ago
Can you remember where you were at in life 3 years ago? Did you have a job? Where did you work? Were you happy? How were you spending your free time? Where did you live? What were you reading? What were your life goals? Who were your friends? Who were you dating? A lot can … Continue reading 1000 and something days ago
Is it so wrong to be influenced?
People make careers out of their ability to influence others. There's whole branches of psychology and sections of NLP about how to influence and sway people in whatever direction you desire. In fact people have the ability to make us feel as though we desire the very thing they have to offer and we believe … Continue reading Is it so wrong to be influenced?
The storm before the calm
Often in life there are things we go through in order to reap the rewards later on. To study for a degree because you've been convinced that having one will make things easier in the future. To stay in a relationship that isn't great but you hope that it'll all be for the best once … Continue reading The storm before the calm
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
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
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
The Daily Gemm 