The Advice I’d Give My Younger Self: Beyond Books and TV
The Question That Sparked a Revelation During a recent interview, I was asked, “What advice would you give to your younger self?” My response shot out like a bullet from a gun: “Read more books, watch less TV, and appreciate time more than money.” That’s my standard answer, one I didn’t need to ponder. But […]
Can Money Buy Happiness? Unveiling The Power of Time Over Money
Introduction: Addressing the Elephant in the Room As we begin this exploration into whether money can buy happiness, I want to address the crucial question that sets the context for our entire discussion: “Can you be happy without money?” It’s essential to understand that this article revolves around the concept of having sufficient money to […]
Why I’m giving up on my search for happiness.
I mean it. After years—decades even—of relentless pursuit, I’ve decided to give up on my quest for happiness. Why? Let’s delve into a story that sheds light on this crucial decision. The Streetlight Effect: Searching in the Wrong Place Picture this: A woman is walking home just after the curtain of night has fallen. She […]
Merry Christmas
Yes, there is no escaping it is this time of year again. And I’m not going to downplay it simply because I love Christmas. I’m lucky I live in a country where we have more than we need and every Christmas has been something special. Here’s my little Christmas message wishing everyone a Merry Christmas […]
The Raw Truth About Moving On: Burn Your Ships
The Unthinkable Command of Hernan Cortes When Hernan Cortes, a Spanish conquistador, set foot on Mexican shores with 600 soldiers in 11 ships 500 years ago, he issued a command that boggled the mind: “Burn the ships.” In a war situation where his soldiers were severely outnumbered and should’ve been doomed, they prevailed. How? By […]
How to Change Your Luck and Become a Magnet for Good Fortune
Feeling like luck is never on your side? You’re not alone. Many people feel that they’re stuck in a cycle of misfortune, unable to catch a break. But what if I told you that you can change your luck? It’s not just about random chance; it’s about adopting the right mindset and taking strategic actions. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]