Lessons From Running a Marathon
This time last year my fitness was at an all time low. But, two weeks ago I ran my very first marathon and it’s completely changed the way I think about my life. So, I thought I’d share with you …
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Life is Unpredictable
On May 4, 1961, NASA conducted a high-altitude balloon test with astronaut Victor Prather to test their new space suit at the edge of space. The flight was a success and the suit worked perfectly. As Prather descended back down …
The Allegory of the Cave
There’s a famous story by Plato called the Allegory of the Cave, which has really resonated with me recently, so I thought I’d share it with you too: In the allegory, there are a group of prisoners chained together, in …
Make Better Decisions
I had a chat with Chris Williamson the other day and he said something pretty interesting to me: “The easiest way to make any decision is to ask yourself: What would you tomorrow want you today to do?” I really …
Do The Thing
The only way to get stuff done is to do the work.
How to Control Your Emotions
I’m not perfect. In fact, far from it. So much so, I’ve been getting therapy for about 6 months now and it’s genuinely changed the way I think about the world and how I live my life. Especially when it …
Forget the Noun, Do the Verb
Lots of people want to be the noun without doing the verb. They want the job title without the work. The basic idea is that many of us get fixated on the thing we’re trying to be (the noun) and …
How to Live Longer – An Evidence-Based Guide
The secret to living a long and healthy life has fascinated humans since pretty much forever. And while we’re yet to find the philosopher’s stone or a magic pill for longevity, evidence suggests there’s still a lot we can do …
The Ultimate Guide to Sleep
The average person will spend 36 percent of their life asleep. This sounds like a lot. But, most of us get insufficient and poor quality sleep almost every night, which can cause serious negative impacts on our physical health, mental …
The Ultimate Guide to Meditation
What is Meditation? Meditation involves a wide range of different practices. For example, it can be done sitting down with our eyes closed in the lotus position, using visualisation techniques that cultivate an sense of inner calm, or even when …