The 3-2-1 Friday Flyer
Hello lovely readers and welcome back to my weekly newsletter! The only newsletter that reminds which direction earth is whenever you’re up looking at the stars… Following a 3-2-1 approach, it contains 3 thoughts from me (that you should ignore), 2 quotes from others (that you should read), and 1 something special (maybe). Let’s begin! … Read more The 3-2-1 Friday Flyer
The Friday Flyer
My weekly Friday Flyer! Following a 3-2-1 approach, it contains 3 thoughts from me (that you should ignore), 2 quotes from others (that you should read), and 1 something extra special (maybe)…Read more The Friday Flyer
Grounded
In aviation we have a term called AOG that means Aircraft on Ground. It refers to a plane that can’t fly because of a technical issue. We might also say a pilot is grounded because of a disciplinary issue, or that passengers are grounded because of weather. In all cases, the term indicates an inability to fly. … Read more Grounded
Why I Write
The seeds of doubt were planted at a young age. I can’t tell you exactly when, but I know it started in childhood. I was lead to believe I wasn’t capable, that I would struggle in this life. In particular, concerns surrounded my abilities in English. At first, my parents worried that I had a … Read more Why I Write
4 Ways To Practise Safe Sex Blogging
I’m afraid that the time has come. Now that I’ve been blogging for over a year – now I’ve officially entered my blogging adolescence – it’s imperative we have “that chat.” You see, one’s blogging adolescence is a perilous time. It’s a time when you think you know everything there is, when you think you’re God’s greatest gift on … Read more 4 Ways To Practise Safe Sex Blogging
3-2-1 Mindset Mondays
My weekly newsletter! Following a 3-2-1 approach, it contains 3 thoughts from me (that you should ignore), 2 quotes from others (that you should read), and 1 thing I’ve been reading, watching or listening to this week that has helped me grow!Read more 3-2-1 Mindset Mondays
Finding Life Balance Using the Four Forces of Flight
What the laws of aerodynamics can teach us about maintaining life balance.Read more Finding Life Balance Using the Four Forces of Flight
3-2-1 Mindset Mondays
Following a 3-2-1 approach, it contains 3 thoughts from me (that you should ignore), 2 quotes from others (that you should read), and 1 thing I’ve been reading, watching or listening to this week that has helped me grow.Read more 3-2-1 Mindset Mondays
Why You Shouldn’t Hope for the Best
“Misfortune weighs most heavily on those who expect nothing but good fortune.” – SENECA Have you ever noticed how we’re taught that our wants and desires have everything to do with our suffering, yet we’re also taught to “live in hope”? Have you ever stopped to consider how these messages might muddy the waters? You … Read more Why You Shouldn’t Hope for the Best
3-2-1 Mindset Mondays
Hello lovely readers and welcome back to Mindset Mondays! The only weekly post that believes balance can only be found in outer space… Following a 3-2-1 approach, it contains 3 thoughts from me (that you should ignore), 2 quotes from others (that you should read), and 1 thing I’ve been reading, watching or listening to … Read more 3-2-1 Mindset Mondays
5 Simple Tricks For Overcoming To-Do List Anxiety
“Procastination isn’t caused by laziness. We don’t postpone tasks to avoid work. We do it to avoid negative emotions that a task stirs up – like anxiety, frustration, confusion, and boredom.” Adam Grant Do you know that feeling, after you’ve written out your to-do list, despite how it’s suppose to make you feel, when all you … Read more 5 Simple Tricks For Overcoming To-Do List Anxiety
3-2-1 Mindset Mondays
My weekly Mindset Mondays newsletter. Following a 3-2-1 approach, it contains 3 thoughts from me, 2 quotes from others, and 1 thing that has helped me grow this week.Read more 3-2-1 Mindset Mondays
The Art of Thinking Between a Rock and a Hard Place
Why thinking is so hard and what you can do to make it easier. Read more The Art of Thinking Between a Rock and a Hard Place
3-2-1 Mindset Mondays
Hello lovely readers and welcome back to Mindset Mondays! The only weekly post that posts every other week… Following a 3-2-1 approach, it contains 3 thoughts from me (that you should ignore), 2 quotes from others (that you should read), and 1 thing I’ve been reading, watching or listening to this week that has helped … Read more 3-2-1 Mindset Mondays
Angels and Demons
“No tree, it is said, can grow to heaven unless its roots reach down to hell.” ― Carl Jung I spent most of my adult life trying to avoid suffering. It made everything worse. I spent my days waiting, hoping for my knight in shining armour. The funny thing is she existed, I just didn’t have … Read more Angels and Demons
A C.L.E.A.R. Model For Problem Solving In Everyday Life.
Are you lacking direction in life? Not sure which way you should turn? Do you have a big problem with no idea how to proceed? Like whether you should quit the job you hate? Or perhaps you’ve lost your job and have no idea what the hell you should do next? Maybe you’re simply having … Read more A C.L.E.A.R. Model For Problem Solving In Everyday Life.
Homesick
A couple of weeks ago, just past midnight on July 5th, I took off out of Hong Kong, flew across the Pacific Ocean, crossed the International date line and arrived in Los Angeles at 10pm on July 4th. There are few approaches during my ten year career I can think as memorable as that one. … Read more Homesick
3-2-1 Mindset Mondays
Hello lovely readers and welcome back to Mindset Mondays! The only weekly post that makes you feel guilty about shame… Following a 3-2-1 approach, it contains 3 thoughts from me (that you should ignore), 2 quotes from others (that you should read), and 1 thing I’ve been reading, watching or listening to this week that … Read more 3-2-1 Mindset Mondays
A Crying Shame
There’s a big difference between shame and guilt. Guilt is the feeling you get when you did something wrong, or perceived you did something wrong, whereas shame is a feeling that your whole self is wrong – a belief that you’re a bad person, or unworthy as an individual. Now, guilt isn’t necessarily a bad thing. It … Read more A Crying Shame
How To Gain Enlightenment While Taking A Dump
Today I felt like some good old fashioned toilet humour was in order, and so I came up with this stupendous blog post idea: How To Gain Enlightenment While Taking A Dump. Or, to give it another title: What Makes A Good Toilet Book For Moments Of Profound Pooing. #toiletbooks #profoundpooing (I’m hoping to start … Read more How To Gain Enlightenment While Taking A Dump
3-2-1 Mindset Mondays
Hello lovely readers and welcome back to Mindset Mondays! The only weekly post that encourages you to work when it’s least practical… Following a 3-2-1 approach, it contains 3 thoughts from me (that you should ignore), 2 quotes from others (that you should read), and 1 thing I’ve been reading, watching or listening to this … Read more 3-2-1 Mindset Mondays
How To Unlock Your Creative Genius
I was watching an interview with John Cleese recently and he said something that got me thinking. When asked about his creative process he said, “You cannot bully the subconscious. It simply doesn’t work.” He went on to say that his best work always happened spontaneously. He still had a process, it’s just that the … Read more How To Unlock Your Creative Genius
3-2-1 Mindset Mondays
Hello lovely readers and welcome back to Mindset Mondays! The only weekly post that inspires you to care less… Following a 3-2-1 approach, it contains 3 thoughts from me (that you should ignore), 2 quotes from others (that you should read), and 1 thing I’ve been reading, watching or listening to this week that has … Read more 3-2-1 Mindset Mondays
The Pursuit Of Unhappiness
Apparently, most of us have a default level of happiness. No matter what our station is in life, we are all slightly dissatisfied. Slightly. Life is just never quite good enough, even when it really is. This default happiness level readjusts depending on your circumstances. Even if something significant happens to you, like winning the lottery, you … Read more The Pursuit Of Unhappiness
9 Pieces Of Indispensable Life Advice From Your Future Self
A couple of weeks ago I asked the readers at Pointless Overthinking what advice they would give their former selves if they could go back in time. The reason is I’m at something of a crossroads in my own life. I have a difficult decision to make and I’m not sure what my next step should … Read more 9 Pieces Of Indispensable Life Advice From Your Future Self
3-2-1 Mindset Mondays
Hello lovely readers and welcome back to Mindset Mondays! The only weekly post that enjoys eating its own words. Following a 3-2-1 approach, it contains 3 thoughts from me (that you should ignore), 2 quotes from others (that you should read), and 1 thing I’ve been reading, watching or listening to this week that has … Read more 3-2-1 Mindset Mondays
3-2-1 Mindset Mondays
Hello lovely readers and welcome back to Mindset Mondays! The only weekly post that believes you have to earn self-acceptance… Following a 3-2-1 approach, it contains 3 thoughts from me (that you should ignore), 2 quotes from others (that you should read), and 1 thing I’ve been reading, watching or listening to this week that … Read more 3-2-1 Mindset Mondays
A 3-Step Guide For Cultivating Extreme Gratitude
“Prepare to die, motherfucker!” Sorry! Sorry! That was a bit harsh. It sounded cooler in my head. Let me try again. “Hasta la vista, baby”, “Yippie ki yay, motherfucker!” Damn it! Sorry! I did it again. One more time. “Prepare yourself for death… motherfucker!” I’m sorry, I just… I can’t help myself. I have a problem. Anyway, … Read more A 3-Step Guide For Cultivating Extreme Gratitude
3-2-1 Mindset Mondays
Hello lovely readers and welcome back to Mindset Mondays! The only weekly post that can’t stop thinking about itself… Following a 3-2-1 approach, it contains 3 thoughts from me (that you should ignore), 2 quotes from others (that you should read), and 1 thing I’ve been reading, watching or listening to this week that has … Read more 3-2-1 Mindset Mondays
6 Counter-Intuitive Tips For Finding Your Life’s Purpose
Let’s be clear about something right off the bat. Our purpose changes day to day, moment to moment. Right now my purpose is to write this blog post. Later it will be to make the world’s best sandwich. After that, well, who knows? Seriously! For the vast majority of our existence on this rock we … Read more 6 Counter-Intuitive Tips For Finding Your Life’s Purpose
88 Insights About Life
Almost every week for the past year I’ve put 3 or 4 random thoughts together in a post called Mindset Mondays. Below is a highlight reel. Whether you just read the first few, pick some at random, or grab a cuppa and dig deep – I hope you find some value here. If any of … Read more 88 Insights About Life
Regaining Lift
Most of us experience stalling at some stage in our lives. In our attempts to be all we can. In our attempts to climb as high as we can, as fast as we can. The problem is, like an aeroplane, we can only climb so fast. If we pitch the nose up too high, or … Read more Regaining Lift
3-2-1 Mindset Mondays
Hello lovely readers and welcome back to Mindset Mondays! The only weekly post that doesn’t know what day it is… Following a 3-2-1 approach, it contains 3 thoughts from me (that you should ignore), 2 quotes from others (that you should read), and 1 thing I’ve been reading, watching or listening to this week that … Read more 3-2-1 Mindset Mondays
8 Ways To Tell Your Smartphone To Go F📵ck Itself
Do you have the kind of relationship with your smartphone where it feels like you fight all the time, but end up having really great sex? Where you get so stressed out you put it down and walk away, only to come crawling back after 5 minutes because you can’t help yourself? So you pick … Read more 8 Ways To Tell Your Smartphone To Go F📵ck Itself
3-2-1 Mindset Mondays
Hello lovely readers and welcome back to Mindset Mondays! The only weekly post that believes you should spend less time looking at screens, but more time visiting my blog… Following a 3-2-1 approach, it contains 3 thoughts from me (that you should ignore), 2 quotes from others (that you should read), and 1 thing I’ve … Read more 3-2-1 Mindset Mondays
3-2-1 Mindset Mondays
Hello lovely readers and welcome back to Mindset Mondays! The only weekly post that you should take with a pinch of salt… Following a 3-2-1 approach, it contains 3 thoughts from me (that you should ignore), 2 quotes from others (that you should read), and 1 thing I’ve been reading, watching or listening to this … Read more 3-2-1 Mindset Mondays
The People Mirror Effect
“Your perception of me, is a reflection of you. My reaction to you is an awareness of me.” – Unknown. What do you do when you look at yourself in the mirror? Maybe you comb your hair or have a shave. Maybe you brush and floss your teeth. Maybe you correct your posture. Maybe you … Read more The People Mirror Effect
3-2-1 Mindset Mondays
Hello lovely readers and welcome back to Mindset Mondays! The only weekly post to take a 3 week break and not tell anyone… or care! Following a 3-2-1 approach, it contains 3 thoughts from me (that you should ignore), 2 quotes from others (that you should read), and 1 thing I’ve been reading, watching or … Read more 3-2-1 Mindset Mondays
How To Save Democracy
“The function all expressions of contempt have in common is the defence against unwanted feelings.” – ALICE MILLER I read something the other day that got the alarm bells ringing. It was a book called, The Drama of the Gifted Child by Alice Miller. In a nut shell Miller argues that our childhood experience – specifically how … Read more How To Save Democracy
Kissed For The Very First Time
Ten years ago today, on April 8th, 2011, I met my wife for the first time at a dive bar in Hong Kong called Al’s diner. We immediately hit it off. The evening ended with us dancing to a number of 80’s classics. Despite several jello shots it took me a while to work up … Read more Kissed For The Very First Time
3-2-1 Mindset Mondays
Hello lovely readers and welcome back to Mindset Mondays! The only weekly post that tells you to chase your dreams before taking a nap… Following a 3-2-1 approach, it contains 3 thoughts from me (that you should ignore), 2 quotes from others (that you should read), and 1 thing I’ve been reading, watching or listening … Read more 3-2-1 Mindset Mondays
The Only Thing The World Needs From You
“Don’t ask what the world needs. Ask what makes you come alive, and go do it. Because what the world needs is people who have come alive.” – Howard Thurman (Source: The Living Wisdom of Howard Thurman: A Visionary for Our Time) I know what you’re thinking. You’re thinking, ‘what do you mean the ONLY … Read more The Only Thing The World Needs From You
Thursday’s Top Tip
“Sleep is the best meditation.” – Dalai Lama Treat the time you wakeup as the central-axis point of your being. The point that keeps everything in balance. The point that sets everything you want to happen in motion. The point from which all order springs. Don’t lie in. Don’t hit snooze. Don’t think about … Read more Thursday’s Top Tip
3-2-1 Mindset Mondays
Hello lovely readers and welcome back to Mindset Mondays! The only weekly post that believes you should become a minimalist by giving it all your stuff… Following a 3-2-1 approach, it contains 3 thoughts from me (that you should ignore), 2 quotes from others (that you should read), and 1 thing I’ve been reading, watching … Read more 3-2-1 Mindset Mondays
Why Everything Scares You To Death
The other night, while I was trying to sleep, I started thinking about the post I wrote last week where I stated that hatred is driven – at its core – by a fear of death. I couldn’t shake the feeling that I was missing something fundamental. Naturally this started to make me feel a little anxious. … Read more Why Everything Scares You To Death
3-2-1 Mindset Mondays
Hello lovely readers and welcome back to Mindset Mondays! The only weekly post to plan its own funeral… Following a 3-2-1 approach, it contains 3 thoughts from me (that you should ignore), 2 quotes from others (that you should read), and 1 thing I’ve been reading, watching or listening to this week that has helped … Read more 3-2-1 Mindset Mondays
3-2-1 Mindset Mondays
Hello lovely readers and welcome back to Mindset Mondays! The only weekly post that forces you to consider the purpose of hate… Following a 3-2-1 approach, it contains 3 thoughts from me (that you should ignore), 2 quotes from others (that you should read), and 1 thing I’ve been reading, watching or listening to this … Read more 3-2-1 Mindset Mondays
How To Make Love To Hate
“We must meet the forces of hate with the power of love.” – MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. I’ve been thinking about hate recently. Not only because we’ve see so much of it this past year, but because I’ve felt some as well. Truthfully it got to a point preceding the US election where it broke … Read more How To Make Love To Hate
Thursday’s Top Tip
“How much more harmful are the consequences of anger and grief then the circumstances that aroused them in us!” — MARCUS AURELIUS (MEDITATIONS) The simplest, most common sense piece of wisdom that the vast majority of people fuck up on a daily basis is this: Don’t make shit worse than it already is. For example, imagine … Read more Thursday’s Top Tip
3-2-1 Mindset Mondays
Hello lovely readers and welcome back to Mindset Mondays! The only weekly post that doesn’t completely hate itself… Following a 3-2-1 approach, it contains 3 thoughts from me (that you should ignore), 2 quotes from others (that you should read), and 1 thing I’ve been reading, watching or listening to this week that has helped … Read more 3-2-1 Mindset Mondays
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