In this post I'm asking to MAHGA! That's Make Amazing Hobbies Great Again, because it feels like everything is driven to turn everything we do into a business. Here I share my experiences of past dreams and the personal satisfaction got from hobbies that you don't want to turn yours into another job!
What is Your Blogs Mission?
10 years ago I started my blog Perfect Manifesto. In this post I reflect on the early days of promoting my blog, making those first community connections, trying to find a sense of purpose (or mission) to your writing, and trying to keep up with blogging alongside the demands of your real life.
The Wilderness Years
The jump from child to adult isn't easy - going from school where everything is structured for you, to the work place and the rest of your life, where every action you take (or don't) has a reaction is a culture shock. In this post I talk about my 'wilderness years' those first five years working where I learnt my first important lessons on the meaning of life, finding your purpose and getting ahead.
The Lost Boy (Part Two)
The actions of yesterday, shape what your life is today. Reflections on the decision 10 years ago that would change my life forever.
Merry Christmas 2023
A post wishing a Happy Christmas to the readers of Perfect Manifesto, and a rare poem from James.
Handling the Death of a Colleague
In this post I reflect on my experiences of a colleague dying. What are you supposed to do? Should you feel guilty that you didn't know them better? And is it okay to put the sadness of the situation as a "what if" it happened to you or a loved one?
You Need to Get Bored Sometimes
In this post I reflect on the clarity from taking a break and allowing yourself to be bored.
Transmission Resumes
In my return post I talk about the renewed direction of Perfect Manifesto. I reflect on my changing relationship with self-help and address the question "what can a self-improvement blog become, if the guy who writes it doesn't want to talk about self-improvement anymore?"
Unexpected Circumstance
A post about my recent hiatus...
The Meaning of Life (And Other Unanswerable Questions Answered)
In this post I explore all the difficult questions that no one has an "official", "proven" answer to and answer them. You're welcome.
Good News/Bad News Folks…
As I've been busy balancing a range of creative projects, and emotions going all over because of the struggles of life, I completely forgot this time of years was when I paid my fees for domain mapping. The good news (or bad news depending on the perception of my work) is that I'm committed to … Continue reading Good News/Bad News Folks…
What Doesn’t Kill You…
Life is hard, life isn't fair... In this post I talk about the struggles we face day to day, and lessons learnt from hardship to bounce back.
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