Facing Your Fears On Purpose
It seems that one of the key indicators of genuine long-term success in life is the choice to face those things of which we are afraid. It’s never easy. However, when you analyse the lives of people who do remarkable things there are always seasons when they were forced to confront things that were extremely […]
The Power of Your Thinking To Shape Reality
In this episode it’s time to discuss the way that our thinking can shape the world around us. We may not have magical control over reality but we do have more capacity for shaping things than we may realise. We also do not have to sit back and let our brains serve up a cocktail […]
If It’s Worthwhile It Will Take Time
In a world of instant or overnight success we can easily forget that what really matters is the long-term view. Great art, music, literature, relationships or business success can and does take a very long time to develop into something truly valuable. In today’s episode I share a great quote about perseverance and why you […]
Keep Moving Forward No Matter What
Paralysis by analysis happens when we fail to action because we spend too long talking or thinking about our decisions instead of taking the bold decisions to move forward. In this episode I want to share with you a great quote from Alfred Adler that helps us realise that what matters in life, eventually, is […]
Rational Optimism and Forward Momentum
Despite the many challenges of the global pandemic and the endless cycles of bad news on daily media there is reason for hope. In so many ways this is the best time ever to be alive. In this episode it’s time to explore the rational reasons we have to be happier than we think. I […]
Why You Need To Go All In
One of the saddest experiences in any human life is to live with regret. No one wants to look back at wasted years and realise they could have experienced and contributed so much more. In this episode I want to share two important quotes with you. One is from ex- Special Forces soldier Jason McCarthy […]
Why Sacrificing For Others Is So Important
According to author and journalist Sebastian Junger, it’s very hard to become a mature adult in a culture that does not ask for any form of sacrifice. Our culture seems hooked on consumption and self-promotion. Is this making us happier or more depressed, anxious and more socially fractured? In this episode I want to talk […]
Stop Looking For Validation
In this episode it’s time to explore the problem of seeking too much validation from others. Social media has had a vast impact upon us. We evolved as a highly social species but now it’s easy to let other people’s opinions of our life lead us to a range of negative outcomes. I also share […]
Why You Need To Take More Risks
According to one very gifted economist, the source of all growth is risk. Think about it for a moment. Every worthwhile aspect of your life has involved risk. From starting a career, a relationship or a family the one big common denominator is risk. In this episode I want to share some insights about the […]
Is Life Happening To You Or For You?
During these challenging times it’s easy to wonder if you are all alone in the universe. Is there is something directing not just the big events of the daily news cycle but also the smaller details of your daily life? In today’s episode I am going to be spending some time with you exploring the […]