Category Archives: integrity

I tried & Didn’t Do Very Well: I’m Not Sure It’s For Me

Posted on 17 April 2016 by

Steve Jobs of Apple fame was one of the most physically awkward & unconfident speakers when he started. He went on to become probably one of the most sought-after & inspirational presenters of the past century. When I was 7 … Continue reading →

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Some Friends Leave a Hole When They Are Gone

Posted on 11 December 2015 by

Don’t it always seem to go That you don’t know what you’ve got ‘Til it’s gone Joni Mitchell: Big Yellow Taxi I have come to realise that friends fall into a number of categories, the most valuable being that you … Continue reading →

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How Would You Like To Be Remembered?

Posted on 18 September 2015 by

One of the most important & motivating questions we can ask ourself is, “How would I like to be remembered?“ Imagine if someone was writing your obituary What would you like them to say about you? What qualities would you … Continue reading →

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Standing On Top Of The World Can Be A Lonely Place

Posted on 27 April 2015 by

The view from the top is beautiful, but be careful that in striving to get there we don’t arrive alone: it can be a very lonely place. Take care until next time …

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Mirror Images

Posted on 13 September 2014 by

An almost perfect reflection, yet still only an imitation. Do we try to be an imitation of someone else or an original? We were designed to be ourselves; don’t let anyone steal that from you. Take care until next time …

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Setting The Victim, Rescuer & Persecutor Free

Posted on 29 August 2014 by

    Sometimes we find ourselves locked into a seemingly never ending cycle: One minute we feel hard-done-by, then someone helps us, then we struggle with the help or we feel resentful towards the helper, then we feel guilty & hard-done-by etc … Continue reading →

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The Drama Triangles: Childhood Experiences Affecting Adult Life

Posted on 28 August 2014 by

    Have you ever been on the receiving-end of help & then, for no apparent reason found it all too much, too invasive, too personal & become highly defensive or aggressive towards the person helping you? Have you ever … Continue reading →

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