…or... How am I supposed to live up to the expectations of an exceptionally successful predecessor? In this post you will understand what you need to do when expected to live up to the expectations set by a predecessor
It’s Not Me – It’s You
Be sceptical how much blame you take when in a toxic relationship. It might be a case that it isn't you - it's them! In this post I explore attributes of people pleasers always willing to accept they are at fault, and challenge you to think about what are the facts, and what are just feelings...
A Look Back: No Ambition In Life? Read This
In this look back, I focus on my post 'No Ambition In Life? Read This...' and look at my advice for giving direction for the person lacking ambition, purpose and motivation in life.
Other Posts I Like: What the “Positivity” process doesn’t like to talk about
When I first got into self-improvement, I leaned into the more stoic side of the movement. Without being a true scholar of stoicism, what this meant was more about accepting things as they were and not bitching and moaning about personal circumstances. What you may refer to as "sucking it up" Doing this is okay … Continue reading Other Posts I Like: What the “Positivity” process doesn’t like to talk about
You’ve Been Lied To All Your Life – The True Meaning Of Success
What is the true meaning of success? To be rich? Famous? You'll find everything you've seen and been told about success isn't true. Success lies closer to your heart than you think...
The Lost Boy (Part One)
When I first became an adult, I never imagined this is where I’d be at 12 years later watching new year celebrations in my parents’ house. Where was the adventure? The good times? The romance? I didn't want to sit back and watch my life go past. The 1st January 2014 was a special day. It was the time I decided to strike back against my dissatisfaction and be accountable.
Goodbye 2022, Hello 2023!
In this post I reflect back on my progress during 2022 and discuss what my priorities are for 2023.
What Would You Do If You Found £120?
In this post I explore the legal, ethical, karma, just, and philosophical stance of walking off with money that you've found. What would you do if you found money that wasn't yours?
Confidence and Doubt
What is the relationship between confidence and doubt? They both have their role to play - too much confidence can make your arrogant and unlikeable, too much doubt can make you fearful and also unlikeable. In this post we explore the relationship between the two and how they drive you to succeed.
Despise The Free Lunch
Beware anything that comes for free. Whether it's being offered a free ebook, favour, or free lunch, beware that this may come at a cost. Some people use freebies as a sales tactic, to coerce the obliging to return the favour. In this post I share a story of getting caught up in being literally offered 'the free lunch'
This Is Not The End
This week I return (briefly) reflecting on my blogging break.
A Look Back: How Social Media Made Us Hate Office Jobs
Something that gets on my nerves on 'money' Twitter is every hack entrepreneur guru having digs at those working a 9 to 5 job. In response I wrote this post: How Social Media Made Us Hate Office Jobs Although written back in 2019, the hacks may have changed but the commentary hasn't dated, as the … Continue reading A Look Back: How Social Media Made Us Hate Office Jobs
Perfect Manifesto 