3 hours 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
19 hours 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
23 hours 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
1 day 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
1 day 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
2 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
2 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
2 days agoMember-only14 ways to accelerate success in your life that few talk aboutIt’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…Personal Development5 min readPersonal Development5 min read
3 days agoMember-only10 things every online writer who’s starting out must know (to save time and frustration)I’ve written (pretty much) consistently for over a decade and built an audience of over 150,000 souls. Not all of them read my stuff consistently, but many do, and it’s impacted my life in countless ways. There’s much I would pass on to a beginner without hesitation. This could (will)…Writing Tips6 min readWriting Tips6 min read
4 days agoMember-only10 exercises that make you more creative than 96% of peopleCreativity, which is one’s ability to make connections between ideas and bits of information, is becoming THE skill of the modern world. Many will find themselves part of the burgeoning ‘knowledge economy,’ which greatly rewards creativity and productivity. Setting ourselves apart from automated and robotic entities will also be vital…Creativity3 min readCreativity3 min read
