In the western world we live in a very privileged society. We have safety, comfort and the freedom of leisure in ways that our ancestors never experienced. So, what I am wondering is... How did we all become such miserable bastards? I walk along the street and spot people with glum faces. You give a … Continue reading How did we all become such miserable bastards?
Dreams and Reality
Many years ago I bought a guitar. This decision was motivated about dreaming of playing in a band. I never wanted to be the lead singer, but be the cool, sullen guitarist, who stood in the background, but was the real talent that carried the band. Being the hardworking, introvert really appealed to me. But … Continue reading Dreams and Reality
The Worst mistake you can make in life…
I was talking with my future wife about our wedding. “It will be here before we know it…” she said She was right, it was nearly the end of May. When we started making those plans it seemed like such a long wait. And that got me thinking – I am 33 years old, how quick … Continue reading The Worst mistake you can make in life…
The Thankless Life of a Football Supporter
Although I am impressed with Leicester City winning the Premiership - purely because I love an underdog, the unexpected victory sums up why I could never be a die hard football fan or for that matter a a major fan of any sports team. The English Premier League has more or less been dominated by … Continue reading The Thankless Life of a Football Supporter
How to win friends and influence people
I have recently read the book How to Win Friends and Influence People - a book that is probably one of the most famous self-improvement books ever published. From reading a number of self-improvement or business books, at some point How to Win Friends... is usually referenced at some point, but despite this I had never bothered … Continue reading How to win friends and influence people
4 Cool Bearded Guys
I thought I would write about some pretty cool people who inspire me. I have been reading a few things about them recently. By some coincidence they also happen to have beards. Does a beard make a person cool. Who knows? Richard Branson (Business) Richard Branson is the sort of guy who can be loved … Continue reading 4 Cool Bearded Guys
6 Ways To Be Social
I am not a social butterfly. But I have noticed when people are better at being social at gatherings than others. These are people I usually prefer to talk to. Be interesting If all you have to talk about is your work, a relationship or your dog then it will soon get boring. The best … Continue reading 6 Ways To Be Social
Where Am I Next Year?
I got to a point in my life where I realised the only guarantee you have is what you have today is what you have got tomorrow (subject to any major disaster). If you take no actions, risks or accept responsibility for your own fate - you will still most likely be in the same … Continue reading Where Am I Next Year?
The Priority Levels
As I get older I realise how much my priorities in life have been all out of whack. I have done a lot of reading about successful people and I notice a general trend of how they prioritise their own lives. Themselves Because if they are not fully functioning (health, work, sanity...) how can they begin … Continue reading The Priority Levels
My Worst Year
At some point in my early adult life things were stagnant. I went to work everyday, lived with my parents at home and every once in a while I would go out with friends - usually for a trip to the cinema. There was no relationship, no ambition, nothing except a savings account that got … Continue reading My Worst Year
My Adult Year
And so another year ends... To sum it up it has been a busy one. I thought I would sum it up through my health, creative, wealth and social life. Health This has been a particular let down. I don't feel like my fitness has really returned to form - I have not had as … Continue reading My Adult Year
All The Past Mistakes
Of all the past mistakes I have made in my life, I don't regret a single one because if I hadn't made them I wouldn't be who I am today. Don't live life with regrets, dwelling on mistakes or failures. The past is the past - so learn from mistakes and move on. The only … Continue reading All The Past Mistakes
Perfect Manifesto 
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