It was the final year with Mrs Sutton as the teacher for form 9S. We had been with her since 5S (so four years). And as each year went by we gradually molded into one of the better class groups in the school. Next we would be in Year 10 and so we would be … Continue reading The First (and only) ‘Best Planner Signer’… 1997
Fighting the Forces of Negativity
This week has been my most testing time in my new job. I have been optimistic and upbeat since starting, but this is the first week where I seem to have been fighting the forces of negativity from all sides. With people leaving, going on holiday or being off sick, things look light on the ground. … Continue reading Fighting the Forces of Negativity
When you least expect it
When I was younger and I had insecurities and self-doubt about meeting someone, my mum would always say "You only find love when you stop looking for it" Despite my young naive age - I thought that was bullshit. To find someone required some effort. As I spent time growing up and I experience rejection and … Continue reading When you least expect it
My Hell – 1 year on
It was almost a year ago when I was heading up for a crash and my life took a turn for the worse and I thought there was no escape. I even wrote a post about it called My Hell. I was truly in a sorry state - I was in no fit condition to … Continue reading My Hell – 1 year on
Connecting with others: Ask them what they know
For the past month I have been collecting survey data in relation to how successful portfolio, project and programme management has been implemented into the organisation (but don't worry I am not talking about that). Last week the survey closed and to my surprise after doing all the donkey work of collecting the data I … Continue reading Connecting with others: Ask them what they know
The Spartan Manchester Double
As part of my race calendar I set myself the challenge of running the Spartan Trifecta this year. This means that I am required to run: The Spartan Sprint (Approx 6km) The Spartan Super (Approx 12km) The Spartan Beast (Approx 20km) The Sprint and Super Races The first of my two races (Sprint and Super) … Continue reading The Spartan Manchester Double
Sharing Dreams and Goals
Apart from writing a blog that discusses some of my dreams and goals, in the real world I have kept many of my goals secret. But why would I do such a thing? Is it because I am embarrassed by what I set? Or is it because assume that people are quiet negative and take pleasure … Continue reading Sharing Dreams and Goals
System: The Power of Three
I have had a bit of a hiatus from posting recently. Since starting the blog I have been well disciplined to ensure that there has been new content every week (or more) because when I started I knew that I did not want to be one of the those blogs that post inconsistently and started … Continue reading System: The Power of Three
They say to follow your passion…
But when I was 3, I wanted to be a cat. When I turned 5, I was more realistic in my career aspirations and wanted to be a fireman. When I was 11, I wanted to save all the animals. When I was 12, I wanted to save the world. When I was 13, I … Continue reading They say to follow your passion…
Starting an Emergency Fund
Last year I was struggling financially. It is not that I am a spender, it just seemed that suddenly I had a load of costs that came out of nowhere - I dropped my phone down the toilet and had to buy a cheap replacement, a friend was getting married at an expensive hotel, I … Continue reading Starting an Emergency Fund
Back to the gym
Out with the old... I first noticed signs of a foot injury in August. I started my new job in January. These were my two main reasons I decided to quit my old gym two months ago. Before that my gym workouts had been quite sporadic. Because of being lazy and the time off I have lost … Continue reading Back to the gym
Drunken talk
Around five weeks ago I went out on a work colleagues leaving do. It overwhelmed me slightly as it was the most drunken affair I have experienced with people I work with. I don't drink as much as I used to so it quickly went to my head, fortunately everyone seemed to be in a … Continue reading Drunken talk
Perfect Manifesto 
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