Self-development
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Always the future…
Do you spend more time thinking about the future or the past? Why? Plans. Dreams. Goals. No time for recriminations or regrets when you’re in The Second 50. Doesn’t mean you shouldn’t learn from lessons and mistakes, but I consider that to be more in the moment, rather than looking back. Assess, reflect, choose how Continue reading
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Didn’t we do this…
What alternative career paths have you considered or are interested in? I’m sure we had a prompt like this recently. But nonetheless, I’ll play. I’d like to be a full time writer. I’m fortunate in my current role I get to write a range of materials, but my true passion is writing fiction. Tell a Continue reading
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Next adventure
What’s the biggest risk you’d like to take — but haven’t been able to? Quitting my job and writing fiction full time. Live your dreams, friends. Continue reading
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Myself
What have you been working on? I’m always working on being a better version of me. It’s not easy, but things that are worth working for never are. Working on self, friends. Continue reading
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Don’t skimp on toilet paper
What principles define how you live? Travel and explore. Read, watch and learn. Do a day’s work that makes a difference. Get adequate sleep. Don’t skimp on toilet paper – you deserve a soft place to land. Live well, friends. Continue reading
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Show me the money
What’s something you would attempt if you were guaranteed not to fail. I’d play lotto, invest heavily in the stock market, and flip houses. No way to lose, friends. Continue reading
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Doesn’t that apply…
What was the hardest personal goal you’ve set for yourself? … to pretty much any goal. Without a plan, it can be almost impossible to achieve what you set out to do. I’ve achieved many things, but almost all of the time, no matter how I thought hard they were to reach, each goal was Continue reading
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Feel a sense of freedom … and loss
What would you do if you lost all your possessions? It wouldn’t be all bad. Perhaps a chance to start over. But it would be a significant moment. To have nothing. There are so many choices. Perhaps too many. And would I make the same choices? Do I go with familiarity and knowing, or lean Continue reading
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Mental Health Movement
I’m currently studying a short course in Positive Psychology (and doing some post grad university studies for work), but when they are complete, I would like to complete a Diploma in Counselling. I’m very committed to mental health and wellness. I don’t think we know enough about the brain and how it impacts our health Continue reading
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In the spirit…
What skill would you like to learn? … of yesterday’s blog entry. I’d like to re-learn how to run long distances. It’s been a long time. Learn for life, friends. Continue reading
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