The Beginning of the Rest of My Life
Hello world. Over the last two weeks I have been through an endless stream of inner turmoil. All of which centered on trying to decide the next path I should take in this crazy little thing called life. Two weeks ago I was greeted with the information that my Canadian visa could not be renewed. The life I had become accustomed with; the sights, the sounds, the lifestyle, the women. Suddenly everything was thrown up in the air and I was forced to come to terms with the inevitable finale. The two days following the arrival of this information were two of the most introspective days I have ever...
read moreFind Your Success Spot: Miracle Territory (TGIM)
Most success comes down to your ability to just show up. When you put yourself in the spot where success can happen, more often than not; it will happen. The idea of ‘Miracle Territory’ comes from Eric Thomas, aka The Hip Hop Preacher. He has a fantastic series called Thank God Its Monday (TGIM) on YouTube. Every single Monday, Eric puts out a 10-15 minute motivational message to kick start your week and set in motions the actions that spark success. It has been one of the biggest influences on me, and Goal Drafting simply wouldn’t exist without it. Miracle Territory is in basic terms;...
read moreThe Alphabet of Success
Here is the alphabet of success; supported by inspiring words from some of the world’s leading thinkers throughout history. These include William Shakespeare, Buddha, Lao Tzu and Benjamin Franklin. A – Attitude: Attitude is a little thing that makes a big difference. – Winston Churchill B – Belief: It’s the repetition of affirmations that leads to belief. And once that belief becomes a deep conviction, things begin to happen. - Muhammad Ali C – Confidence: The man of genius inspires us with a boundless confidence in our own powers. - Ralph Waldo Emerson D...
read more50 Things That Make You Happy
There are probably thousands of things that make you happy. I have complied a list of just 50. As I write this the sun is beating down on the window behind me. Although the air is chilly and crisp, the colours are vibrant as Spring peaks its head out and says ‘What’s up guys, are you ready for me yet?’ I love counting my blessings and reflecting on the great things life brings us. Here is my list of the things that make us happy. Some of them you’ll relate to, some of them you won’t. If there is anything I have missed, comment below and share the love with our...
read moreSpring is in the air
“Spring and “springtime” refer to the season, and broadly to ideas of rebirth, renewal and regrowth.” I can feel it in the air, spring is near! Despite the rain beating down on the window, and the apparent distain for sunny weather; there is a feeling that the good times are arriving swiftly around the corner. Spring is on the horizon. The flowers are peeking their heads in anticipation, and the store front windows are glistening full of colours in preparation. The date is marked down in the diary. Tuesday 20th March 2012. The official first day of spring. But what does the...
read moreThe Power of Your True Potential
I’ve stumbled across something amazing. I really want to share this with you guys. I was watching a Tony Robbins video on YouTube and he was telling a story that really hit home. I could probably write a thousand tribute posts to his work and it wouldn’t even scratch the surface of his inspiring ideas. But I want to concentrate on just one powerful message today. Tony stated that for years and years nobody could run a 4 minute mile. It just didn’t seem possible. People tried and tried, but nobody could do it. However, in May of 1954 a man named Roger Bannister ran the mile in...
read moreGratitude. Take a Moment to Be Inspired
Here is the next installment in the inspirational video series on this blog. This video is from a TEDtalk by Louie Schwartzberg in San Francisco. The World we live in is beautiful. We all too often allow ourselves to get lost in what we don’t have or what we want. In the process we forget all the amazing things we are blessed with. Live every day the way you would live your last day. Appreciate everyone. Embrace the beautiful. And savor every moment you can. Enjoy the...
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