Last year, a builder absconded with $37,000 of our savings, turning our lives upside-down. Despite the initial pain, reflecting on the experience now fills me with deep gratitude.
The ever quotable Elon Musk has suggested “we are all cyborgs now.” Many of us live our lives online and are dependent on our devices
At some stage, most of us consider the big question: “What is the meaning of my life?” Few of us ask and answer the more immediate question: “What is the meaning of my day?” What if the secret was to pay attention to tiny perfect moments?
It can be hard to make and maintain space in our world. We prefer activity over inactivity, distraction over focus, busyness over rest. ‘Nothing’ is incredibly hard for us to grasp, especially in the digital age.
“I’m too busy to plan my week. I know it’s important, but I just can’t find time.” Ever thought this before? Even the busiest people are more productive when they carve out space in their calendars to stop and think…
There will always be more work. There will always be more things to achieve from your ever-growing to-do list. Slowing down won’t happen by accident but requires a different mindset and set of habits…
In a penalty shootout, goalkeepers must choose their action before they know which way the ball will go. Is it better to dive left or right? The answer might surprise you – it’s usually best do nothing at all…
In my experience there’s a lot of pressure to sleep less and work more. Burning the candle at both ends is often seen as a commitment to your work. Funny thing is, this badge of honour is exactly what prevents you and I from doing our best work…
What’s so important about gratitude – particularly for busy, organised people – that it features in the morning routines of a modern day warrior, a spiritual leader and a productivity consultant?
But just before the game, my 6 year old daughter said something that I found very helpful: “Well daddy, the most important thing is that you try. Just try your best. Then I’ll be proud of you.” Sweet. That’s what I needed to hear at the time and it changed my perspective…