Thinking Beyond Yourself
Have you ever found your child not wanting to eat something that you cooked because it “looks disgusting”? What about not wanting to go to school because they just “can’t be bothered”? At times you...
View ArticleLost Motivation If Found Please Return
Every so often, we hit a ceiling of learning that slows our progress in the things we do. From our studies, hobbies or sports, we find ourselves motivated and open to learning new skills at the...
View ArticleHaving Trouble Staying Motivated?
Roger Federer © Gallo Images In my previous blog entitled lost motivation if found please return I discussed about why we lose motivation. It came down to three reasons. 1. Nothing fails like success...
View ArticleLeadership Lesson From A 3 Year Old
As I write this from a cafe I see a 3 year old boy trying to lick every ounce of chocolate in a bowl. When he finished licking his chocolate, he gives me little thumbs up and I couldn’t help but laugh...
View ArticleNever Eat More Than You Can Lift
I was at a lunch bar one day when I saw a group of school kids come in to buy lunch. At the counter, there were hot greasy fast food containing pies, pizzas, sausages and chips. However, you can order...
View ArticleCreate Your Own Opportunity
We progress through life thinking opportunities will come to us and often wondered why some people seem more ‘luckier’ than others. They always get the top grades, the best job or finding the best...
View ArticleNo Time Is Never A Good Excuse
Many of us have these dreams speaking multiple languages, play a guitar or create the next big thing. Then you ask them “why not?” and the usual response is something along the lines “I don’t have...
View ArticleThe Increasing Gap Between Formal Education and Work
There is an ongoing debate about how our formal education system is failing to prepare our kids for their careers. Let’s stop the finger pointing and take action to better equip our next future...
View ArticleIs This Your Worst Nightmare?
A few questions popped up in my head a few days ago as I wondered where we’d be if we weren’t hardworking and failed all the classes? And ultimately, where’d we be in our careers if those questions...
View ArticleMe Myself and the Teacher
I was having an interesting conversation with my student about problems she was having at school. While I was giving her tutoring lessons for maths, she brought up the issue of getting along with her...
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