It’s easy to get stuck in a rut. We can judge our progress to be slow and make it slower by escaping to cheap dopamine hits. Often, it needn’t take much to get back on track and give what we are already creating a boost: Run or join a weekly group mastermind. We all have zoom. We’re…

I’ve never been comfortable in a crowd. 38 years on this Earth has driven me to learn about those who separate themselves from the pack. Here’s what they share: Learned from the past, but has no longer any need for it. Has forgiven themselves and is self-compassionate. Curious about other…

We live in a world where everyone shouts to be heard and seen. Like in any situation, there are always ways to take advantage, so everyone wins. Going against the grain will give you momentum and is good for your mental health because you aren’t competing with the masses. Here’s…

I loved my twenties. I experienced much success, but also plenty of pain, confusion and struggle. Though I’m a big advocate for being willing to make mistakes, there were many I could have avoided. Now that I’m in my late thirties, there are so many things I’ve done to propel…

By making small and simple changes, we can impact our self-perception and energise ourselves quickly. These ideas have always helped me, and they will propel you far beyond the masses. 1. Stand a fraction taller. Our sense of confidence and posture is a two-way highway. Feel confident, and our posture tends to respond. Walk tall…

I’ve always considered myself a decent-looking guy (my mum certainly seems to think so). But I haven’t always been attractive to the ladies and people in general. In fact, there have been many moments in my 37 years where I actively repelled people. I was frequently surprised by this. I’ve…

A philosophy for living well — *Author’s note: I wrote this a couple of years ago. I’ve had unnecessary social anxiety for most of my life. I have had anxiety around people to the extent that I would forget how to speak, and have blind spots and tunnel vision in meetings. Because it has been with…

These habits are probably not for you… …even though they will transform your body, mind and business if you follow them for 60 days. Society is doing everything in its grasp to keep you from developing any of these habits. They do this by accusing you of being ‘no fun’…

Deciding to be a writer needn’t be synonymous with living in a decrepit bedsit surrounded by ashtrays and empty beer bottles. You can thrive financially when you use a bit of awareness and some marketing elbow grease. There’s no excuse for a 17-year-old with little life experience to earn more…