How Socrates Handles Gossip
We all know Socrates for his wisdom, too often his slightly longer stories and lessons go unnoticed because they are hidden in books which would take quite a bit of reading or they are overshadowed by a single quote. Without the Internet to make stories like this would be anywhere near as well known. But […]
Do Vets, Doctors and Plumbers overcharge?
I have a West Highland Terrier called ‘Bounty’ – he’s named after Dog the Bounty Hunter, not the chocolate bar – he is now nearly 7 years old. Approximately two years ago he developed a skin complaint, which is apparently quite common to this breed. He would scratch himself until he was red raw and […]
I am thankful for…
I found this on the Internet so it is no credit to me, it is definitely a brighter way of looking at things. The taxes I pay because it means I am employed. The clothes that fit a little too snug because it means I have enough to eat. My shadow who watches me work […]
13 Simple Listening Tips
Oh, I’m sorry… Did the middle of my sentence interrupt the beginning of yours? Someone amazing introduced me to that sentence in recent years. Of course I knew what it meant, but I never really gave it any consideration; I dismissed it as though it was not an issue. Interrupting was something I had always […]
A Lesson in Gratitude: The Power of a Simple “Thank You”
How I Learned the Impact of “Yes” Farnborough Air Day, 1992: a landmark in European aviation and a pivotal moment in my own journey. I was six months into my new life as a quadriplegic, still in the hospital and absorbing the seismic shifts in my day-to-day experiences. It was a sweltering summer day, my […]
When is being paralysed awesome?
When the dishes need doing! Really, it’s true; I never have to do the dishes or housework, or put the bins out. Last time I did any of that was over 20 years ago. Plus, you now know why I help people find their inner peace rather than a comedian. Whenever we see somebody substantially […]
The Timeless Wisdom of “Think and Grow Rich”: Lessons for a Modern World
Napoleon Hill’s classic, “Think and Grow Rich,” is far more than a self-help guide to financial prosperity. It’s a detailed analysis based on Hill’s 25-year study of successful individuals. Reading it is like entering into a conversation with the best minds of past generations, and once you begin, you can’t help but keep turning the […]
A Professor and a Jar, and a Timeless Lesson on Life’s Priorities
Love this lesson. In a bustling philosophy classroom, a professor prepared to impart a lesson that would transcend the boundaries of academic discourse. On the table before him lay an assortment of items: golf balls, pebbles, sand, and two cans of beer. With a sense of purpose, he lifted a large, empty jar and began […]
A Boy, His Temper, and the Fence: A Lesson in Anger Management
The Hammer of Impulse There once was a little boy, and if you met him, the first thing you’d notice was his bad temper. It flared like a fire, quick to ignite and burn everything around it. Recognising this, his father handed him a bag of nails. It wasn’t a punishment; it was a lesson. […]
Your Influence on the Universe: The Power of One Small Act
The Existential Crisis: The Weight of Insignificance We’ve all felt it, haven’t we? That gnawing sense that in the grand scheme of the universe, our lives are but a flicker. A momentary blip on the cosmic radar. The idea is vividly captured in the first chapter of Stephen Hawking’s “A Brief History Of Time,” which […]
