1 year later – so what now?

Has it really been a year since I wrote my first blog article? 1 Year ago... It seems strange that as I completed that post, I looked at my new blog Perfection Manifesto (soon renamed The Manifesto of Perfection) and thought how empty the archive looked.  So I deliberately set the blog so that it looked like … Continue reading 1 year later – so what now?

10 years later…

My lack of progress in the job market has partly been down to my own fault, as I gradually developed an apathy to getting a better job around the time I started writing this blog. But in my defense the last 10 years career was has been a lot of let downs and disappointments, which … Continue reading 10 years later…

Never dismiss the power of a New Year’s Resolution

Its the middle of January and by this point many of us have either progressed or given up on New Year's Resolutions. But I have noticed a trend where people dismiss this idea - it could be because they see it as lame, cliché, they know they won't stick with or are saying "Well you should … Continue reading Never dismiss the power of a New Year’s Resolution

3 attitudes to a better life

Life is great. Yet we take for granted the small things, such as access to education, health care and sanitation. Many of us are miserable as we express dissatisfaction in every area of are lives. I did not have a great start last year - I was miserable.  But by the end of last year … Continue reading 3 attitudes to a better life

Nobody starts a new job in January

I arrive 45 minutes early.  I sip a drink to keep my throat moist in preparation for all the talking I was about to do. I fumble through the notes ready for the interview.. I set myself the goal of getting a new job.  I wanted this, firstly for my own professional development and because … Continue reading Nobody starts a new job in January

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

My angry year

"You're a person who loses their temper easily..." When a boss said that to me, I thought that was not like me at all.  I am pretty well laid back and from that statement I realised they did not know me at all. Ironically I left the room in an angry state, then again they … Continue reading My angry year

You’re never too old to learn new things

Recently someone I worked with left. He is 65 and I assumed he was retiring.  Perhaps spending his time going on holidays or filling out the newspaper crossword.  But as it turns out he isn't. He is taking up consultancy work and in September he is undertaking a short course at University that will give … Continue reading You’re never too old to learn new things

How many notepads does a blog writer need?

It's my first real effort at getting rid of some of my stuff and compared to previously I have decided to be more pragmatic in how I choose to clear my possessions out. I may need this one day... "How many notepads does a blog writer need?" I think, as I clear out a draw full … Continue reading How many notepads does a blog writer need?