Finding your purpose in life
Let’s say you have a meeting at school or college to discuss your future career, and they immediately hit you with the obvious question: “What do you want to do when you leave here?” So maybe you say that you want to travel the world, see everything from the Grand Canyon to the Northern Lights, […]
Are you awake?
“Of course I am, I’m reading this – I can’t read in my sleep!” No, wait a moment. Not that kind of awake. I mean are you really awake? I’m talking about really awake, aware of everything in this given moment. Although you’re reading this, how much are you really aware of what is going […]
It’s Time to Start
“You’ll worry less about what people think about you, when you realise how seldom they do.” – David Foster Wallace When you live your life making decisions based on what strangers might think of you, your impact on the world is softened. Millions of words have been written on the subject of living ideal lives, […]
My life as a C5 Quadriplegic / Tetraplegic
The Incident and Its Aftermath In 1991, a seemingly harmless dive into a swimming pool changed my life forever. The accident left me paralysed from the chest down, with limited arm movement and no hand function. This paralysis affecting all four limbs is known as “quadriplegia” in the US and worldwide, and “tetraplegia” in the […]
True Leadership: Who Do You Really Owe?
“I wish I could say I didn’t owe anything to anyone, but the truth is I wouldn’t be standing here if it wasn’t for the courage and support of each and every one of you.” Now, that’s not some wisened guru speaking. It’s Jack O’Neill from Stargate, and yes, I’m a sucker for the show. […]
Is It Time to Rethink the IQ Test?
In 1882, an English statistician by the name of Francis Galton laid the foundation for what we now know as IQ testing. Fascinated by the idea that intelligence was hereditary, Galton devised tests focused on reflexes, grip strength, and—believe it or not—head size. While his 1883 publication, “Enquiries into Human Faculty and its Development,” did […]
Never Stop Asking Questions
I attended a career meeting at my daughter’s senior school, which was organised so they could explain her options when it comes to choosing courses and sitting exams and how the school would work together with her. There must have been over 400 parents attending, and I was sat right at the front. Because of […]
Life is easier when you’ve lost everything
I got an email the other day from a gentleman in his early 40s. He’d been working for the same firm fitting double glazing since leaving college at 18. While at college he studied an introductory course in architecture, which was something he really enjoyed. During his 20s he took several part-time courses which included […]
Change Your Language, Change Your World.
I think it is quite well known that thinking a certain way leads to becoming a certain type of person. This is essentially true for both positive and negative thinkers. We tend to attract very like-minded people or we subtly change to end up like the people we spend most time with. So we know […]
How to Clear Your Mind, Instantly!
So, you get home from a hard day’s work, the kids have sorted themselves out, dinner is already in the oven and you have nothing left to do apart from chill out and relax. No stress, worries or nagging voices – just that nice complete calmness and clear head we all enjoy every evening. Yeah […]
