Making Shift Happen!

You know the way we say: "Karma's a bitch, but only if you are"? Well, Karma also plays nicely if you do. This is where my 'I'm going to give you a break' comes into play, and it works like a charm. I tell you more about here in my new podcast Play It Forward. Let me know what you think.

Today I have organised your exclusive use of a time machine. Yes, you heard me, a time machine. And if you're willing, I'm inviting you to take part in this 7 minute experience of self-discovery. Buckle up!

Standing in an amusement park watching people playing Cactus Lasso with so little self-belief and confidence, led me to contemplating Life's larger lessons. If you played Cactus Lasso, where would YOU aim; top, middle or bottom - and more importantly, why?

Every so often I'm asked a question the answer for which I think you may find helpful. Hope's question of me recently was "What was one of the most important things you learned from a manager or mentor?" - and here is my answer...

Don't underestimate the power behind the cumulative effects of focused and sustained perseverance. Results don't just land into the laps of the unsuspecting. Results are the compound effect of a thousand little determinations made every single day. Your greatness is sifted through the grind.

It's time to shake yourself awake, check your ego at the door and have the guts to risk the life you're currently living for the life you're capable of. It's time for you to stop wallowing in mediocrity my friend - wake up!

How much do you want to improve in a certain area of your life or skill set; 50%, 100% how about a 1000%? Are you now sweating blood at the thought of all the hard work involved in achieving a 1000% improvement? I don't blame you, I would too, but there's a more effective way. Have a listen...

Life is fast 'n' furious, with everything on demand and at our finger tips in an instant. This breeds impatience and lowering levels of tolerance which, if left unchecked, can negatively impact our interpersonal relationships. Here is why It Pays To Engage With Charm.

Whatever you want to accomplish, the existence of self-mastery will be the single largest determining factor of your eventual success. How is it so powerful? Because self-mastery is the challenge of transforming yourself from your own worst enemy into your greatest ally.

We know that children learn by mimicking us and absorbing lessons, even when we're not consciously trying to teach them anything; and therein lies the problem. This is how our own negative self-talk can unintentionally torpedo their self-esteem.