Sometimes Love Isn’t Enough

I once worked for social services.  I was involved in a case where both parents were essentially retarded.  And I don't mean retarded in the Internet insult kind of way. They had one kid after another, until the school of one of the kids raised a concern about their ability to protect the children. Despite … Continue reading Sometimes Love Isn’t Enough

Four Steps To Incorporate Self-Improvement At Work

My job is pretty basic, once I learnt the role there was not much to challenge me. I realise I waste a good chunk of my day coasting and not doing anything towards self-improvement goals. When I think about it, it annoys and frustrates me, so I try not to think about it too much.  … Continue reading Four Steps To Incorporate Self-Improvement At Work

How To Set A Good Nutrition System

So I read the new Scott Adams book. Of particular interest was his idea of having a system, against having goals. Basically he says goals are for losers as they are short term and when the goal is reached (such as losing 5lbs), a person will go back to their old habits and put the … Continue reading How To Set A Good Nutrition System

What’s Better? Being Big Or Being Strong?

I notice an emphasis on being 'big' on various fitness blogs. I understand that us men have fragile egos and what better way to make a statement than becoming a big badass motherfucker like you see on the front of Flex magazine. For the weight training beginner the logic is: big = lift heavier And … Continue reading What’s Better? Being Big Or Being Strong?

The Wisdom of aquentances

Acquaintances may be friends of friends, people you work with, neighbours, professionals. You may not say hello to them if you saw them in the street and you probably wouldn't rush to help or give them a shoulder to cry on. They may be the same to you, however sometimes their advice is the most … Continue reading The Wisdom of aquentances

A Reason To Not Focus On One Big Goal

Oneitis is a term used in the maculinty blogs to refer to when a man becomes obsessed with one woman.   So much that she is seen as the 'one' - a special little snow flake, whoses faults are overlooked and spends all his time, energy, effort and money to become their significant other. Oneitis … Continue reading A Reason To Not Focus On One Big Goal

The Time I Failed As A Karate Instructor

I was reading the book  "How to fail at Almost Everything and Still Win Big: Kind of Story of my Life"  a sort of self-help book by the creator of Dilbert, Scott Adams. One of the chapters that inspired me was where he listed his biggest failures and what he learnt from them. I did … Continue reading The Time I Failed As A Karate Instructor

Major Series North: Review

On Sunday I took part in the Major Series, in the Northern heat in Wetherby.  The weather was sunny, although very windy, so it got cold quick if you weren't moving. This was my second obstacle race, with Spartan being my first.  The distance was more than the Spartan, being between 10-12km. There was an … Continue reading Major Series North: Review

6 Tricks To Better Time Management

"Time - unlike money, opportunity or good looks - is the one resource that is allocated equally to all of us" Duncan Bannatyne - How to be smart with your time Here at the Manifesto of Perfection I write about self-improvement, my goals and reflect on what I have learnt. I do struggled to meet … Continue reading 6 Tricks To Better Time Management

The Amazing Trick to Conquer Any Workout…

I was under pressure to really get my training down for Spartan.  I decided to incorporate runs in to and from work.  At the time I worked at the library so could not always be be bothered after a day on my feet. Running after work to get home is the perfect motivation - much … Continue reading The Amazing Trick to Conquer Any Workout…

How Mindset Got Me A Running Personal Best

In my quest to dominate the Spartan race, I have been working on my running time. I decided to compete in a 10k the week before Spartan - the purpose to soak up a competitive atmosphere and address any gear issues. I was running that distance round 46 – 48 minutes, but had not timed … Continue reading How Mindset Got Me A Running Personal Best

About Perfect Manifesto

I kind of picked up on the WordPress Zero to Hero challenge a bit too late. It gave some 30 day steps and I thought it would be a good idea to help shape my blog. Of course I messed things up completely by day two, which was to tell the reader what your blog … Continue reading About Perfect Manifesto