“When you’re skating on thin ice, you might as well tap dance. There isn’t any point in doing something small and insignificant” author Bryce Courtney said that day. “There isn’t […]

What you think is the problem usually isn’t. It’s something simpler. When frustration, anger, confusion and/or disappointment surface do some soul searching. Deeply.    Look at every prickle and under the […]

Fear Part 2. Where is the challenge in only doing things that have become second nature and safe? Stretch.  Stretch towards the “not-previously–done–by–me.”  Consider, do the research, understand the detail, […]

The greatest burden we carry, like an albatross around our neck and on our shoulders, is FEAR. Fear blocks us, stops us, paralyses us.  It sits like an intruder within […]

A self analysis. Next time you hear yourself or others laugh at misfortune, analyse  your ego. Next time you speak sarcastically and laugh at cynicism, analyse your ego.  Don’t accept […]

Humility Vs Modesty. Be humble.   Modesty can dismiss our talents and blessings and works only to devalue us.  Humility has dignity.  It involves truth, gratitude and vulnerability.  Humility rejects boasting. […]

And sometimes ‘they/we’ say, slow down. But stress, and outcomes to be achieved, jostle within us.  Slow down.  Seek the places internally and externally where calm dwells.  Forget yourself for […]

Samurai secrets of success. In 16th century Japan, Samurais were encouraged to follow these strategies: Do not harbour sinister designs;  Do not be negligent even in small matters;  Nurture the […]

Arm yourself with heart-felt charm, willingly and humbly. It’s a life changer. What is this thing called ‘charm’ we find so attractive?  Truly charming people are oblivious of their kind […]

The voice is our second face. Make it worth listening to.  Make it worth remembering. Practise speaking very clearly. Change volume sometimes, alter the tone.  Slow down the fast pace.  […]