In this episode I talk about my reading of a new book by neuroscientist Dr Tara Swart and her thesis that we have overrated the role of logic and forgotten how to live with intuition and gut feel. There have been many times in my life where I assumed that my self-talk was rational or...
There is definite need for strategy and systems in changing aspects of our lives but there also comes a moment when it’s just time to get it done. Eventually, for all of us, enough is enough and it’s time to aggressively attack those areas we have been accepting for far too long. In this episode...
In today’s episode I share a simple observation from watching my son’s Brazilian Ju Jitsu class yesterday. In life we need to realise that the mindset we bring to anything that matters to us will be a major determinant of how effective we are. Mindset is essentially about the ‘filters’ that we use to approach...
In today’s message I want to explore another of the key reasons that so many people just don’t seem to reach their goals. So many of us start with passion and energy but sooner or later life seems to roll on and before we know it we have not moved the needle on what matters...
Sooner or later we can only get so far on our own. While it’s crucial to be committed to doing all you can on your own there are always times when we seem stuck and need some outside help. One of the best ways to create this next level of change is simply to reach...
In today’s episode it’s all about one of the biggest negative habits that we all face at various times. I want to share with you the reasons we procrastinate and how it acts as a form of self-sabotage. Once we understand why we avoid the hard things we need to do then we are on...
In today’s message I share a powerful quote from the 7th century philosopher Lao Tzu. He helps us to remember that when we are heading in the wrong direction, even if only by a small margin, then the consequences can be extreme over time. Listen in as I explore the truth that we can always...
Ever noticed that outlaw bikers tend to act in similar ways? Ever noticed that kind people tend to often do kind things? It seems that as humans we tend to act in congruence with how we see ourselves and also how we think others see us. In this episode I want to talk with you...
In today’s message I want to offer a very practical way to build or lock in a new habit or behaviour. It’s rarely easy to build a new behaviour such as exercise or work but it is possible. In this episode I want to share with you one of the ways that I have found...
Recently I was asked by someone about how we can find a way to juggle all the complexity and demands in our life. It occurred to me that maybe we are not meant to. Maybe the problem is that we allow all the small issues and commitments to drag us away from what really matters....
