For Lifelong Learners
This site is for students of life: the ones who think that regularly asking and engaging with the right questions about mind, body and soul will bear fruit.
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Dependent, Independent, Dependable
As infants, we mew and cry, wave our arms and make it abundantly clear that we are utterly dependent on our carers. This is as it should be since, after all, it is true. As we grow we start to assert our independence. We want to do only we what have chosen to do, do…
Redefining Alpha
You don’t need to look very far right now to find the word “alpha” used as a form of condemnation. But what if we’re getting the idea of “alpha” all wrong? What if being “alpha” didn’t mean what people think it means? What if we redefined alpha rather than smashing it to pieces? “Alpha bullies”…
Always Do the Optional Run
Despite my body mass index measuring close to the single digits, I sometimes engage in a bit of cardio. A while back I was testing out different forms of digital running “coach” to see whether they were any good (spoiler alert: they were OK, but not great). One of them would regularly have a run…
Did We Get Too Smart for Self Discipline?
Not too long ago, self-discipline was the primary driver behind achievement. Knuckle down, work hard, see results. And then we got smart. We started talking about habits, neuro-plasticity and the science of behaviour – all great concepts and tools for self-development. But as we explore these excellent tools, we can start to think that self-discipline…