Being an English gent. I really don't understand what is going on in (American) Football. But I know this - it seems to make a fantastic subject for films and has some great "inspirational speech" scenes Here is Al Pacino in Any Given Sunday. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WO4tIrjBDkk So how does this inspire? Whether it it sport, fitness … Continue reading Any Given Sunday: between winning and losing
Road Trip to Leicester: Reflection on idealism and work
It's funny that the last time I was in Leicester I was young and idealistic. I was full of hopes and dreams. I was going to change the world. I was naive. Leaving Leicester I left Leicester after my graduate placement failed to materialise with a permanent contract. I should have realised then that working … Continue reading Road Trip to Leicester: Reflection on idealism and work
How failing goals can be good
When I first started the Manifesto of Perfection. It functioned as a tool to meet my writing goals and more importantly as a way of keeping me accountable to the objectives I set. Around November last year I looked back at what I had originally set out to do and was sad, as I felt … Continue reading How failing goals can be good
2 steps to making change
It is nearly time for many to make New Years resolutions. It is not up to me to say what you want to change in your life, but in 2014 - a year where I had a lot of changes, I found that the following approach was the best attitude to making a change..... Step … Continue reading 2 steps to making change
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
Perfect Manifesto 