“What would you do if you couldn’t blog anymore?”

In this post I reflect on a recent impact on my health, that is impacting my ability to do what I love, and how gratitude is getting me through it.

How to Stop Being a Burden to Others

In a world telling you to keep thinking and dreaming big, aiming to be self-sufficient, and not a burden to others is a worthy goal to aim towards. In this post we look at how not to be a burden to others.

Let the Dream Die (To Start Living)

"Follow your dream" is terrible advice. In this post we explore the importance of letting go of a long held dream and embracing the mundane reality of life, so that you can find greater fulfilment and meaning elsewhere.

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 Worst Advice I Ever Heard About Reading Books

Confession - I've not read a full book in over a year. In this post I explored one of the pieces of advice I've listened to that have created a form of analysis paralysis making it hard for me to sit down and enjoy a good book.

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 Good Is Holding Onto Hate?

In this post I share my recent woes of brick walls, delivery drivers, and multi billion dollar companies. Come and join me as I descend on my journey into an angry middle aged man.

Dear 17 Year Old Me – You’ll Never Guess How Far You’re Going

In this post I share much needed advice to seventeen year old me on life, hope, and never giving up.

All About You: How Egocentric Bias Is Clouding Your Perspective

Egocentric bias is a cognitive bias hat heavily influences people’s points of view when looking at life. It can interfere as people place to much importance on themselves. This post explores the concept and provides some tips to try and ensure you stay more critical - considering outside perspectives in your thinking.