To a greater or lesser extent, the vast majority of us now have more time on our hands due to the global spread of COVID-19.
Fear will steal that time from us, though.
But gratitude through appreciation for simple blessings will clear the way for us to focus on what we were put on this earth to do.
Read MoreNow, in times of fear and uncertainty, it’s crucial that we develop and practice stewardship over ourselves, so that we don’t unnecessarily descend into disorder and chaos and then suffer, and cause suffering, as a result.
The world might be going crazy. But you don’t have to.
The question that life asks each of us at some point is who will you choose to be?
There is always a choice.
Read MoreThe reality that each of us will one day die can be a powerful motivator… 💀
But constantly reminding yourself of your inevitable death can have negative long-term consequences.
And it simply isn’t necessary.
Read More“Know thyself” is one of the oldest aphorisms of the ancients.
Self-knowledge is light.
But personal transformation doesn’t come through light alone.
It also requires love.
It is the combination of light and love, when applied to our stewardships, that brings about personal transformation.
Read MoreResentment has the power to transform you.
It doesn’t have to remain and fester within, though, leading to a life of bitterness, misery and perhaps even vengeance.
If used wisely, resentment can be burned away, like fuel, in the drive to move forward.
One way or the other, resentment can be transformational.
How will you use yours?
Read MoreHow can you avoid sleepwalking into a life that you really don’t want?
I recently had a great chat with Joe Kwon on values-based self-governance through the lens of some of my favourite films...
Good fun!
Check it out through Joe’s podcast, Why It Works.
Read MorePeople need people.
But not just any people.
Living a life of stewardship means being judicious about who we associate with.
The influence that others have on us is too significant to leave our associations to chance.
Read MoreFor the individual, a stewardship mindset leads to a life full of purpose, meaning and fulfilment.
For the organisation, a culture in which stewardship is the guiding principle is one in which leaders are found at every level.
Stewardship is what makes it possible for anyone, regardless of rank, title or status, to be a leader.
Stewardship is simply the application of love through self-governance.
It is foundational to sustainable success.
Read MoreWhile parents’ Christmas moment of truth comes annually, their biggest moment of truth, concerning their overall success as parents, comes later in the child’s life.
And it will have a lot to do with the home environment that they create.
Read MoreWhen it comes to both intention and results, seeking to understand others is vastly different from trying to figure them out.
Read MoreAs tribal divisions seem to grow in both scope and depth, it’s important to remember that our humanity and connection as human beings runs deeper than any tribal fault-line.
A recent trip to a football match, and what I learned after the match, reminded me of this simple truth.
Read MoreWhen it comes to a person’s legacy, status and accolades are overrated, while presence and care are underrated. Presence and care can change lives through transforming hearts and minds. Changed lives change the world – one-by-one. That shouldn’t be dismissed as a platitude – it’s a simple fact.
Read MoreI’ve recently taken some time to reflect on my stories. I’ve many to tell, but I’ve been particularly focused on my personal transformation story. My life has never been the same since. And it forms the bedrock of my mentoring business. It communicates why I set up the business, why I love the work I do and why being a mentor is my calling in life.
Read MoreLove is a better way to lead. It’s forgiveness, not blame. It’s care, not neglect. (More specifically, it’s care for the whole, not just the personal fiefdom.) It’s selflessness, not selfishness. It’s humility, not hubris. It’s truth, not deceit. It’s long-term sustainability, not instant gratification. It’s all that is good.
Read MoreWhether we want to develop our relationships with others through love and service, make our best contributions to the world, or take control of the world’s most powerful companies, it’s clear that we need our well-being to meet the task. Selflessness in making a meaningful contribution doesn’t mean self-neglect.
Read MoreFaith is applicable to all aspects of life.
Through faith we can do more, achieve more and be more.
Fear and doubt will prevent us from reaching our full potential and realising our dreams.
When those around us are telling us not to take the shot, our faith can guide us to keep going, to take the shot and win.
Read MoreEach of us is divinely unique. Our uniqueness gives us the ability and sacred responsibility to serve others and, in so doing, make significant contributions to the greater good. When we lose ourselves in serving others, we find ourselves. Some of life’s greatest and most lasting blessings and successes are found in that paradox.
Read MoreThe whole experience was a reminder to me that regardless of our individual achievements and accolades, we never truly achieve success alone. We are always, to some extent, drinking from wells that others have dug, while also receiving ongoing support from those around us. To crow “I’m the man/woman!” belies the lived reality of what it takes to succeed.
Read MoreWhen you achieve consistent success and set the bar high, it’s natural to attract so-called haters.
But don’t be angered by their efforts; be energised!
They’re one of the clearest indicators of your success.
Read MoreDo we respect others as whole, unique individuals, or do we rely on our own limited external perceptions of them to put them in boxes?
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