If you aren’t using the Stockdale Paradox, it’s costing you!

I am going to keep it as sharp as a Samurai Sword and as punchy as an angry Kangaroo. (3-minute Read) So this is it… Jim Collins, in his book Good to Great, recounts his experience with Admiral Jim Stockdale who was a prisoner of war in Vietnam from 1965 to 1973. Jim asked Admiral Stockdale: “Who didn’t make it …

5 Signs You’re Depressed (and ignoring it)

“Every morning I wake up and just know that today is going to be just as hard as yesterday. And I’m convinced that tomorrow will not be any different than today. Is this what depression feels like? Because if it is, I’m depressed.” – Client A. It’s Okay to Not Be Okay. Yep. It is.   It’s important to understand that …

A year’s worth of anything

I had this idea recently to do a review of my finances with a fine tooth comb. I wanted to know what a year’s worth of anything would cost me. Opening my bank account on my browser, I begin searching between January 1st and December 31st 2022 on what I spend on various items. Personal Development: $46,498 Health (in getting …

sharing my big news with you

Firstly, this is a long post and, just in case you were wondering, this post is sponsored by caffeine and my undying appreciation for writing. Being in the service business, we can sometimes get the balance out of whack. Running a service-oriented business often requires a delicate balance between doing what you love and delegating responsibilities to others. It is …

3 Signs You’re Depressed And Ignoring It

Depression is a mental health condition that affects millions of people worldwide. Even those who know universal principles and coach people, find themselves sliding down a slippery slope of depression and can’t seem to stop the fall.    There is clinical depression, which is intense and persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and worthlessness that interfere with daily functioning.   But …

this is hard

Relationships are some of the most fulfilling and meaningful aspects of life. They offer a shared life experience, a companion, and a sense of belonging. But despite the perceived positive benefits, relationships are not without their challenges.    The struggles people face in their relationships can impact our ability to work, focus, and make effective decisions. Knowing how to navigate …

this is no small feat

This week in Australia, a new airline, Bonza, launched.    It offers low-cost flights to some hidden regional and major capital cities.    As part of Bonza’s phased rollout of flight releases, you’re able to book flights to 12 destinations on 15 routes.   Shouldn’t we all jump up and down with excitement?   Ah… Sit back down.   No. …

If you don’t stand for anything, you will fall for anything

“If you don’t stand for anything, you will fall for anything.” This rings in my ear this week. It is important to know your values and have a set of principles that guide your actions and decisions. When you don’t have a clear sense of what you believe in, it is easy to be swayed by others or to fall …

Discovering Your Purpose: The Path to a Meaningful Life

Purpose is one of those tricky and sticky things that people struggle with for most of their life.  Let’s take a step back in time with purpose and have a review of this topic according to the Stoics, Plato, and Aristotle. The Stoics believed that the ultimate goal of life was to live in accordance with nature and reason. They …