Reading Time: 3 minutesWe spend so much of our time chasing ambitions, wealth, and recognition. Yet the deepest lessons about life rarely come from moments of triumph. They are revealed in the places we tend to avoid, the spaces that confront us with the raw truths of human existence. If you truly want to understand life, you only […]
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Reading Time: 4 minutesIn a world obsessed with self-promotion, where our social feeds are curated highlight reels and conversations often resemble performances, the advice “be interested, not interesting” cuts through with disarming simplicity. I first heard this from Andreas Weis (who heard it from former AFL Player Grant Thomas), and it struck me immediately – not as a
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Reading Time: 3 minutesWe’ve all been there — halfway through explaining something in a meeting, you suddenly realise you’ve lost your audience. Their eyes glaze over, the energy dips, and you wonder, “Why am I still talking?” It’s a question worth asking more often. Enter the WAIT Principle: Why Am I Talking? This deceptively simple acronym is a
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Reading Time: 4 minutesIn the journey of life, challenges are inevitable. Whether it’s a career setback, a personal loss, or the daily grind of responsibilities, we all face moments that test our strength and resilience. The way we respond to these challenges, however, can make all the difference in our personal growth and overall well-being. The question that
Reading Time: 3 minutesIs it better to be happier or healthier? This is a question that has been pondered by philosophers and scientists for centuries. There is no easy answer, as both happiness and health are important aspects of a well-lived life. Happiness is a subjective state of well-being that is characterized by positive emotions, such as joy,
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Reading Time: 6 minutesWe are creatures of habit. Most of us live our lives on autopilot, allowing our old programming, our past fears, excuses and limitations, to run, craft and shape our lives. 1. Give Up the Past The moment you conclude that you’ve had enough pain and suffering, you can begin working toward a more fulfilling, fruitful
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Reading Time: 4 minutesThis poem describes it best (excuse the religious part): “Life is like an old-time rail journey—delays, sidetracks, smoke, dust, cinders and jolts, interspersed only occasionally by beautiful vistas and thrilling bursts of speed. The trick is to thank the Lord for letting you have the ride”. More often than we like, we are too caught
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Reading Time: < 1 minuteYou can make major changes in your life with minor changes in your thinking and behavior. To understand how this works, consider the three Rs model: “Reality plus response equals result.” Say that one of your colleagues criticises your work (that’s reality). Your response creates a particular result. If you ask your colleague why he
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Reading Time: 5 minutesLife Rule #1: If you are simple, the world is simple for you! A simple life can lead to a happy life. People must be self-sufficient and happy, tolerant, and magnanimous. You can’t think about anything complicated. If your soul is overloaded, you will complain and worry about others. It is necessary to delete the
Reading Time: 7 minutesFirst, my Dad was in ICU (non-COVID related) in March. Then, we (Melbourne) went into lockdown in April. Then, I was made redundant in June. Then Melbourne went into a longer lockdown in June. Then, my mom got COVID. Then, Melbourne sort-of came out of lockdown. Then, I made a perilous trip to India in
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