Pinned3 Ways to Create Your Life (Choose Wisely)Do you have a reliable framework for making big decisions? Most people don’t; they end up following whichever emotions feel most dominant. But one of the most useful things you can do when contemplating any life transition is to intentionally reflect on your past decisions. When I realised the life…Career Advice6 min read
May 4Travelling, Fast and SlowAt the present moment, my wife and I are on mini-sabbatical. We decided to hit pause on work and try out the ‘digital nomad’ lifestyle, so I’m writing this from a quiet apartment on the outskirts of Krabi, Thailand. It’s not a particularly nice apartment. It’s a little run down…Travelling4 min read
Apr 194 Words to Ban From Your Vocabulary ForeverI’m endlessly fascinated by words. Why are some words powerful enough to lift our spirits, while others can deflate us in a single breath? Words can fill us with confidence and life energy, while others tire us and cloud us with doubt. Even among synonyms, there’s often a significant difference…Personal Growth9 min read
Feb 4The Truth About ‘Fulfilment’ — And The 3 Myths Holding You Back“If you are waiting for anything in order to live and love without holding back, then you suffer” ~David Deida The word ‘fulfilment’ is embedded into our everyday language. It crops up as we imagine what a better future could look like — we speak of wanting a fulfilling relationship…Life Lessons7 min read
Dec 26, 2021‘Follow your passion’ or ‘Master your craft’ — Which to choose?When charting a direction for our career, it’s easy to feel caught between a rock and a hard place. After all, the current landscape of career advice seems to divide us into two opposing camps: The ‘follow your passion’ camp: this side reassures us that everything will fall into place…Career Advice7 min read
Oct 19, 20215 Unusual Ways to Leave Your Comfort ZoneI struggle to resist the siren songs of comfort. To me, it’s that feeling of settling into a warm bath on a winter’s evening, or cosying up to a favourite TV show with a warm drink. Those things aren’t ‘bad’, but the problem is that comfort and growth are somewhat…Comfort Zone7 min read
Oct 17, 2021A Gentle Peak Through The Gates Of Your Own Private HellLately, I’ve been reflecting on the idea of hell. I know that’s not your usual icebreaker, so stay with me here. I’m not referring to the biblical Hell, with a capital H. I’m talking instead about hell in the metaphorical sense. …Personal Development5 min read
Oct 9, 2021When Did You Last Do… Nothing?Until recently, I’ve lived most of my adult life under the spell of to-do lists. On some level, I believed that fulfilment is the fruit of busyness, target-setting and goal achievement. After all, success and happiness depend on consistent action — right? …Life Lessons4 min read
Aug 15, 2021Make Jealousy Into a Gift, Not a CurseI’m no stranger to feeling jealous. I remember that familiar gnawing sensation it can bring, especially during my last couple of years at school. That feeling of being on the outside looking in. The year before, at age 15, I had gone to the school Career Fair with my parents…Emotional Intelligence6 min read
Aug 14, 20213 Life Lessons From My Favourite FilmI first watched the The Truman Show as an 8-year old boy, and it put me into an immediate trance. I love hunting for the symbols and deeper meanings in film. This one is packed with them. Reflecting on this multi-layered masterpiece today, I’ve come to resonate with the journey…Life Lessons5 min read