I’m paralysed, why read a book about marathon running?
Great question. Before I broke my neck I ran cross-country for Cornwall and my best result was in Exeter Road Race, in which I came eighth out of a few hundred people. This was 25 years ago. I always wanted to run the London Marathon with my stepdad, it was an ambition and I had […]
How I Learnt to Forgive
Loading the Elevenlabs AudioNative Player… I was going to write ‘Five Ways to Forgive Someone‘ but decided against it. Instead I’m going to tell you my story of how I learnt to forgive. Because, it’s very easy to write an article with some bullet points telling you what you need to do – but how […]
What Do Strangers Think Of You?
What an amazing little video. The mirror lies to you… What Do Strangers Think Of You? Summary: In this thought-provoking video titled “What Do Strangers Think Of You?”, participants were invited into a room with a large mirror and asked to share their first impressions of themselves and how they believed others saw them. As they […]
The Radical Permission to Create Rubbish
There’s an intoxicating allure to the notion of genius — this idea that a great writer wakes up, rolls out of bed, and effortlessly composes a masterpiece. It’s a myth many of us buy into, and it’s utterly paralysing. But what if the secret sauce to creativity isn’t genius but permission? Permission, not just to […]
How to Solve Tomorrow’s Problems
Very inspiring video, it reminds me of the old quote “if you give a man a fish you will eat for a day, teach a man to fish and he will never go hungry”. Although there are many variations of this saying the essence is very true, too many people think giving today will solve […]
Imagine a World of Peace – Alternate Headlines
It shows headlines of people that made a difference while they were alive and arguably even more of a difference after their deaths. Imagine what more they could have achieved if they weren’t taken so soon. The headlines are alternative ones, the kind that might have happened. Martin Luther King Jr. aged 84, Champions Immigration […]
30 Motivational Quotes April 2014
Below are 30 motivational quotes from all kinds of people, some of them famous others not so. Although you would have heard of a few there are many you probably have not heard before. “You are the average of the five people you spend the most time with.” – Jim Rohn “Learn the rules like a […]
5 Simple Tips to Develop Good Habits
We are all plagued with habits, whether they are good or bad; our routine is almost completely dominated by them. From how we drive to the way we dance. Habits do not start overnight, they develop over time and nearly always from doing something we enjoy or get some reward. If we are so good at […]
What a Jackass! How did I wake-up?
Around 6 months ago I started a mental journey that wasn’t always comfortable: especially finding out what I was really like. We all believe we have free will, and go about our daily lives as if it is what we are choosing to do. I thought the same. However, here’s a small list of how […]
5 Ways to Improve Someone’s Life Today
In the hustle and bustle of modern life, it’s easy to forget the impact we can have on the people around us. As you navigate your day, consider this: How many people can you uplift, even in the smallest of ways? The beauty of this practice is that it not only enriches the lives of […]
