At some point in time we’re all going to experience hurt, someone’s going to let us down, do the wrong thing, not follow through on a commitment or somehow break one of our rules. In the moment our emotions may get the better of us, and we may find ourselves feeling anything from disappointment, to […]
Everyone faces daily challenges that can be cause for complaint. Managing expectations around workload, family, friends and personal well being provides enough fuel for complaint when things don’t go our way. The thing is, complaining is counterproductive and often destructive when it is not proceeded by appropriate action, creating an endless loop rather than moving […]
In life there are certain moments that have a significant impact on our experience. They are often referred to as defining moments, and perhaps the reason they are so defining is because they always occur as a result of a decision which alters our lives. Sometimes those decisions at the time seem minor, but set […]
When we talk about money people’s emotions often times fire up. It’s one subject that has the power to polarise an audience and cause tension and debate for many. And yet it’s an essential part of how we navigate our world, exchanging money for goods and services in order to exist. So what is it […]
Picture this, the alarm goes off and abruptly wakes you from your sleep. It’s morning time and you’ve got the day awaiting you. What’s the first thought that comes to mind when you wake? Chances are if you haven’t conditioned yourself to consciously fashion your day it probably starts something like this, ‘oh god, is […]
For most of us the ability to access mental flexibility can be the difference between overcoming an obstacle or setback and staying stuck. It’s no secret that those who have higher levels of mental and behavioral flexibility are the very same people who tend disrupt and control the system. And when we’re faced with ever […]
Regarding Distractions Most of the things in our world today are really distractions in disguise. Email is, by and large, a distraction from what matters. The internet has become a noisy ground for trolls, sharing of frivolous news pieces, and marketing channel for endless businesses. Most newsletters are distractions.
5 Ways To Get Back On Track After Failure You failed your driving test. Your marriage just fell apart. You had to close up your business. You lost your job for whatever reason. They all point to one thing. Failure. Or I should say, what the majority of people like to consider failure. Why can’t […]
“GATEKEEPER PRINCIPLES: “3 Keys To Build More Confidence and Overcome Fear” I believe that we are all Gatekeepers of our own lives. We each have the power to rewrite our story and create the change we want to see. Often what is standing in our way are our own fears and limiting beliefs. I remember […]
The 4 Rituals That Will Make You An Expert At Anything We hear a lot about “10,000 hours” being what it takes to become an expert. But the majority of people totally misunderstand the idea. So I decided to go to the source and talk to the guy who actually created the theory. Anders Ericsson […]
Why Competition is Meaningless (and How Your ‘Competitors’ are Actually Your Best Teachers) | Live Your Legend Somewhere on the side of the road, Morocco “We’re all on the same path together, guiding one another. And this understanding brings compassion.” – Dan Millman How many of you have ever let the idea of something stop […]
Occasionally I come across a blog entry that needs little to no preamble. This is one such entry. If we’re deluded enough to think that life is something that just happens to us, then we ought not complain about the results we’re experiencing. But if we’re to make the most of each and every day, […]