It’s so easy to look at where you’re missing out on life – to look at what you’ve done wrong, what you’re lacking or what you don’t have. What we forget to acknowledge is that we won the lottery by being alive. If you think about the chances of you coming out as individualistic and unique as you are…
I recently learnt how curiosity is such a valuable part of success. As soon as you think you know it all you’re getting into a trap. When I catch myself doing it, I remind myself that I need to be curious, like a child trying to figure everything out. During a recent workshop with a corporate client I noticed…
14 things to remember to overcome regret #1. You only regret the chances you don’t take #2. Imagine what could go right instead of what could go wrong #3. Take a leap of faith and move on if you have too #4. Everything you want is on the other side of fear #5. A ship is safe in harbour,…
“it is impossible to stop someone who NEVER GIVES UP!” I have the pleasure of coaching many people and they all have the same desire, to do something in life worth remembering. Some want to leave a legacy behind, some want to become well-known and some want to be the best parents and children they can be. Everyone has the…
Success leaves clues, the question is are you following the right detective? “Model someone who’s already successful… because success leaves clues.” ― Tony Robbins The secret sauce to success One of the greatest achievements in my life is that I have written and published a book. Often people will say they too want to write a book but they believe…
“Blessed is he who expects nothing, for he shall never be disappointed.” ― Alexander Pope How to deal with disappointments What I learnt from Thailand The Buddha once said that, “expectations are the root to all suffering.” At first I thought it was just spiritual mumbo jumbo, until I went to Thailand (where Buddhism is practised by nearly everyone). I…
Why is following your dream rewarding? I am blessed in that I am living my dream. It wasn’t easy though. To be honest, I was forced into it. A few months ago I was retrenched from work and my confidence was low – rock bottom to be precise. I had to believe in myself when everyone around me was…
“Inspiration is a transfer of enthusiasm” What is inspiration? For me, inspirational people are those who do not just talk but they act in accordance to their dreams. They are the ones that do not just say that want to change the world, but put every piece of their energy into realising that dream. Now, doing what you love is…
“It is impossible to stop someone who NEVER GIVES UP!” Why do people give up? People keep telling me that they want to do amazing things, like; write a book, start a business or even become an astronaut, and then, as quickly as the excitement comes from dreaming, they drop into a pit of dismay and tell me all the…
“Impossible is an opinion, not a fact.” – Muhammed Ali. What STOPS people from following their dreams? Have you ever asked yourself this question? What is your answer? So many people have come to me and said that they wish they could do amazing things, like; write a book, start a business or even become an astronaut, and then, as…