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Originality

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I read a rather interesting post that took a bit of a self-deprecating tone about blogging.

Along with the feeling of insignificance that no one was reading their work, one of the authors concerns was that by blogging they were not contributing anything new.

From what I remember of the post they even said something like “I could just be another self-improvement blog passing on the same information.”

The reason it took me a year to start a blog was partly because I wanted to do something new and different. Continue reading “Originality” →

The Manifesto of Perfection – Where to Start?

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Hi all,

I have recently taken the time to update and add my ‘Where to Start’ page to the sites menu.  This is a place for new and established readers alike to have a look at some of my favourite posts since I started the site in February 2014.

I have broke these down into the following areas:

  • Creativity – Posts about writing, blogging and general creativity
  • Health – Posts about nutrition and fitness
  • Money – Posts about work and finances
  • Self-Improvement – Posts about goals, mindset, habits and generally living a better life

I will probably update this page again soon.  But please see a copy of the links on this page below to see if there are any posts that take an interest.

Finally thank you for continuing to read, liking and commenting on my site.  I appreciate all feedback! Continue reading “The Manifesto of Perfection – Where to Start?” →

Perfect Blogging: Don’t take the piss

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Hello dear reader,

Upon the positive feedback on my post writing good comments on a blog, I thought I would extend my advice to another area that irritates me in the world of blogging and blog writing.

The irritant is when a site or an author takes the piss out of their loyal readers.

Firstly I will give a definition of my colloquialism:

take the piss (out of someone or something)

phrase of piss

  1. [British] vulgar slang

Mock someone or something

Right now that’s cleared up onto the issue… Continue reading “Perfect Blogging: Don’t take the piss” →

Fast Friday 07/06/2017: Quality rather than quantity

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Welcome to the return of Fast Friday a little post where I talk about some things I have done recently.

What I have been reading

I just finished Gorilla Mindset from Danger and Play creator Mike Cernovich.  Upon purchasing the book description said:

“Gorilla Mindset teaches you how to take control of your thoughts and emotions and live life on your terms.”

Great I thought.  But upon buying and reading the book I found it disappointingly underwhelming.

Continue reading “Fast Friday 07/06/2017: Quality rather than quantity” →

The Customer is always right

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I used to volunteer as a manager at Oxfam.

One day a customer was arguing the toss on getting a discount on the set price.

This was normal practice in the shop as everyone who tried to haggle had the same argument

“But you got it for free – so what does it matter what you charge?” Continue reading “The Customer is always right” →

The 10 Best Weight Lifting exercises: Bench Press

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Please see a continuation of my top 10 weight exercises: where I give my opinion on some of my favourite exercises that have been a staple of my gym routine for many years.

I have a very traditional and basic attitude to weight training – you won’t see gimmicky exercises or “Wolverine Workouts” here.  If you have experience of weight training you have probably heard of most of my list.  I take the view to be the master of these 10 weight exercises, rather than do a new routine every week.

This week is Number 4:

Bench Press

Continue reading “The 10 Best Weight Lifting exercises: Bench Press” →

Blogging Etiquette: How do you ask someone to view your blog?

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Hello good reader.  As writers we are eager to get people to see our work – in the world of blogging and the Internet there is so much content out there that it is difficult to be seen.

In many situations we may get frustrated and quit because we are not getting that instant validation that we need.  In other situations we may take action, taking time away from the writing to plug and promote our work as much as possible.  I understand I have been there.

I thought I would give my own personal opinion on what is the correct way of asking someone to view your blog.

Continue reading “Blogging Etiquette: How do you ask someone to view your blog?” →