A picture tells a thousand words. A kayak is paddling in the open ocean. But if you look closely, just behind the kayak, hidden in obscurity is a lone swimmer. The conditions are abysmal, the wind is increasing. The support in the kayak has already been tumbled by a rogue wave and is himself struggling.…
The Latin phrase “Carpe Diem” meaning “Seize the Day” isn’t a new revelation. Apart from the ancient Roman times, it was also expressed in many English poems in the 16th and 17th centuries.Robin Williams in his role as the breakaway teacher, John Keating, in the movie “The Dead Poets Society” used the phrase to motivate his…
Zig Ziglar spoke about F E A R as False Expectations Appearing Real. For whatever is causing our fear, more often than not it never actually eventuates. Yet we put ourselves through an emotional roller coaster for no real apparent reason. The fear of failure holds many people back from realising their potential. Having confidence in your abilities to work your way through life’s challenges…
A friend of mine uses the phrase “Inching through the Mud”. It relates to the difficulties in progressing through life’s complexities and how at times it can be a really slow and demanding process to actually gain any ground. Any progress comes painfully slow, nothing seems to head in the right direction – you’re swimming against…
I Dare You ! With a New Year beginning, how about as a new years challenge – I Dare You To Grow ! You know the current deal – You get up, you go to work, you come home, you get up, you go to work, you come home. Chances are 2018 will go by just…
I’ve hit the jackpot ! Ever thought about being an overnight success? How easy would that be!! What’s the secret? Maybe it’s just pure luck. Imagine you’ve just won lotto ! Is that an overnight success or just a set of numbers that came up. We could apply the same theory to a chook raffle.…
You are what you think If you sub-consciously think about something over a period of time there’s a good chance that you will end up in that place. Our ability to grow and achieve our goals is a direct result of the limitations our thoughts apply to our progress. Our lives are controlled by our thoughts. You will never…
Good to Great What makes a great team? Another Australian Rugby League season heads into the Finals. If you’re a passionate fan and love the game you’ve probably followed your team forever. No matter what sporting code you follow, you can’t change teams, it’s in your blood, you have to go through the highs and lows season after season. And so it…
“Lift the Veil” – It’s a term that I use when I’m struggling with my own motivation Here’s an example, I’m out on my early morning jog and although I have done it hundreds of times, I can, on occasions find myself struggling with the effort that’s required. It’s like the “Negativity Bias” is alive and well.…
Meat & Three Veg Hi All, Have you ever had that thought where you would love to do something completely out of left field? You know – just break the mould for a while. Step off the treadmill and do something that pushes you out of your comfort zone. Something that’s a bit out there?…