In our journey toward achieving goals and making progress, it's all too easy to get caught up in activities that feel productive but don't actually move us closer to our objectives.
These actions often create a false sense of accomplishment, keeping us busy without making real strides.
We often think that big wins, monumental shifts, or radical changes are what shape our future.
But the truth is, it's the small, often overlooked decisions that build the foundation of our lives.
The tiny choices we make every day, seemingly inconsequential in the moment, have a way of compounding over time.
The most valuable skill you can develop isn’t tied to a single profession or discipline—it's learning how to learn.
Whether you're diving into a new field, picking up a new tool, or facing unexpected challenges, mastering the art of learning equips you with the ability to adapt and grow.
Jim Kwik, a leading expert in brain performance, emphasizes that in an era of rapid technological advancement, knowing what to learn is less important than knowing how to learn.
In the last day or so, I’ve found myself thinking about a friend from my school days.
I don’t know why he’s been on my mind, but I can’t help but wonder where he is now and if he ever found his way.
Let’s call him Dan.
Dan was quiet, kindhearted, and incredibly bright. We didn’t spend a lot of time together, in or out of school, but when we did, there was a connection, a mutual respect.
Dan was autistic. And by that, I mean genuinely autistic.
These days, “autism” seems to be...
There’s something beautiful about writing that other forms of media don’t possess.
You can write with such detail, such thought, and such elegance, in a way that can only partially be captured verbally or visually.
Writing gives us the space to pause, to reflect, and to choose our words with intention.
It’s not just about the act of putting words on a page; it’s about the connection those words create between the writer and the reader.
When you write, you’re not just conveying information
Speaking your mind is a scary proposition.
What if people don’t like what you have to say?
What if they don’t want to listen to you?
What if you don’t come across as confident as you are internally?
There’s a difference between our internal dialogue and our outward dialogue.
In our mind, we can be strong - explore ideas, scenarios, and possible futures without confrontation.
In the real world, we’re subjected to criticism, doubt, scepticism, and undeniable challenges.
But that’s the most...
It's natural to fear change, uncomfortable conversations, or confrontation.
Choosing a life of truth, curiosity, and adventure differs from a life of safety, complacency, and insecurity.
One requires courage to step forward into the unknown.
The other involves settling for a life of quiet desperation.
If the latter resonates with you, you'd be better off if...
How long will it take before you realise that you’re wasting time?
That the window of opportunity you have to chase your dreams and do what you enjoy is closing with every passing day?
Time eventually takes us all - when and how isn’t up to us.
This life is a gift, a blessing, afforded by a delicate balance in the universe that won’t last forever.
This experience will be over in the blink of an eye, and everything you ever were will be...
My story to date isn't one of success but of learning and experience.
Not enough learning or experience to think I know more than anyone else.
But not little enough to think I don't have something worth sharing.
My story so far is different from the one you might expect.
The internet is overflowing with stories of entrepreneurs telling stories about how they went from nothing to something.
Many of them make it sound easy like anyone can do it.
But the truth is that most entrepreneurs...
Your past isn’t you.
Your past is a series of many versions of you, many memories all spliced together throughout your life.
You might bind to a particular version of yourself, one that you’re afraid to leave behind.
It makes sense; we all do it.
But true growth comes not from letting go, but from understanding every experience you’ve ever had has contributed, for better or for worse, to the person you are right now.
Each passing moment offers the opportunity to...
I’ve always wanted to start a blog, but could never justify its existence.
Would people read it?
Am I a good enough writer?
Do I actually have anything worth sharing?
Would I be taking attention away from other projects important to me?
These are questions yet to be answered.
At times, I’m too conservative when it comes to sharing my work.
Like a lot of us, I don’t want to put anything out there until it’s ‘perfect’, but there’s no such thing perfect, only better than yesterday.