9 hours agoMember-onlyHow I went from awkward overthinker to more creative more of the timeI’m in a cafe in Krakow, Poland. I’m in my usual spot as people shove enormous croissants into their mouth holes. I’m reflecting on how lucky I am to get to write and be a bit goofy for a living. It hasn’t been without hard work and working on my…Creativity3 min readCreativity3 min read
9 hours agoMember-onlyNo, you don’t need to have gone through hardship to be happyI see people talking about how the kindest, friendliest, happiest people are often those who went through loads of misery. ’They’ve seen things.’ ’Only those who’ve been to the dark side can truly know life.’ People say that what we’ve ‘been through’ will directly influence who we are today. I…Happiness3 min readHappiness3 min read
1 day agoMember-onlyHow I went from self-taught doodler to Google illustrator in my twentiesPete, my office manager, cackled on the phone to one of our clients. The vein on my neck throbbed harder. ‘I’m never working in an office again,’ I thought. In my early twenties, I worked in an office as a property magazine researcher. I knew that life wasn’t for me. …Personal Development2 min readPersonal Development2 min read
1 day agoMember-only6 simple tips that make you immune to disappointmentI’ve spent a considerable amount of time analysing myself and others with a view to better managing in this chaotic world. I’ve learned that people who seem to be luckier and more successful than most are able to move past inevitable disappointments quickly. Here are some ways to do that: Do not stagnate. …Mental Health2 min readMental Health2 min read
1 day agoMember-onlyThe 7 thinking styles of people who seem to have all the ‘luck’ in money-makingI’ve been in business for myself for over a decade. I’ve made as many mistakes as wins. I’ve followed those who succeeded and I’ve coached others. I’ve seen what worked and what brought myself and others misery. There are commonalities that tie those who seem luckier than others: 1. They are willing to let go of their past. Few people…Psychology4 min readPsychology4 min read
2 days agoMember-only9 sentences I always return to for self-encouragement when things get toughI’ve had too many setbacks and made too many mistakes to count. And yet, in the last 15 years, as an online creator and entrepreneur, I’ve never quit. Never returned to a ‘normal’ job. Never said, ‘I’m done’ and followed through with it. Never destroyed my reputation with a dumb…Mental Health2 min readMental Health2 min read
2 days agoMember-onlyNine life ‘mistakes’ that turned out to be the best things that happenedI’ve lost a lot of time ruminating about the past. A younger me wished I could go back in time and change so much. Now I look at my mistakes with gratitude. It’s one of the best things I’ve done for my mental health. I now see that my biggest…Personal Development5 min readPersonal Development5 min read
2 days agoMember-onlyOpportunities arrive when you’re in motion (a mountain trekking story)My thighs burned, and the bones in my feet pulsed pain. I had to slam spikes into the snow to keep from falling hundreds of metres down the steep face below. Brain pounding. We were nearing the upper edge. Finally, we could begin the return home. But as we emerged…Personal Development2 min readPersonal Development2 min read
3 days agoMember-onlyIf anger controls your life, you need to read this:They said it again. A ripple of rage runs up your chest like a misplaced hamster. Then it spreads to your neck and arms. Your eyes dilate like you just took a lick of meth. You could crush a skull right now. Or maybe you’re angry at yourself again. You…Mental Health3 min readMental Health3 min read
3 days agoMember-only10 simple behaviours that give you rock-solid self-respectMany people ask me how they can be more respected. They hate the pain of feeling ignored and disregarded. But this always sets off a red flag for me, because it reminds me of how I used to be when I was depressed. You instantly lose when you expect respect.bb …Personal Development4 min readPersonal Development4 min read
