The day will come where you will literally sleep.... forever. Before that day arrives you will sleep away around 248,200 hours* of your life. You will spend another 193,200 hours** working for someone else, or yourself. The remaining 248,200 hours*** you have alive, not sleeping or working... who the f%$k knows. Now I'm only going … Continue reading The mind blowing number of hours you spend dead across 85 years
If you have ever done any form of meditation my gut tells me there is a strong reason to believe you found some benefit. I italicised the word 'any' in the proceeding sentance because meditation comes in many forms. I've sat at my desk with my eyes closed, feeling relaxed and just focused on my breathing, … Continue reading Day 24 – Meditation for productivity, stress relief and arousal – #300wordsaday
I hate lazy people who expect the same as everyone and want everyone to be the same. Regardless of effort. They should fend for grains with pigeons. I'm all for meritocracy where you earn your keep. You hustle and earn your dues - you deserve to win. You do the minimum required while someone else … Continue reading Day 20 – Meritocracy, long lunches for everyone and capitalism – #300wordsaday
I anticipate this post will be a practical guide so grab a coffee and have something ready to take some notes. My intention is to give you a handful of strategic advice that I used to start a photography business from scratch, using an entry level DSLR camera working my way to professional gear photographing … Continue reading Day 16 – How to start and build a photography business from scratch – #300wordsaday
It's one thing to work hard. To put in the hours. To stay up late. To get up early. To do the overtime. To take on the extra projects. To do multiple jobs. To run a family. But like everything, too much of something can have its downside. Short term the downside might be perceived … Continue reading Day 13 – Finding your hustle sweet spot – #300wordsaday
I'm passing midnight and I don't want to leave day 12 without adding some value for you on this 30 day blogging journey. It's going to be short and probably more like #lessthan300wordsaday. Years ago I came up with a quote, a few in fact, around the time I was developing Neuro-Combatives™, so it was … Continue reading Day 12 – A quote to keep you going when you can’t see the end – #300wordsaday
A Snapchat extract from this week - warning - some language ;) Wait... what day is it? I thought it was Monday, I just realised it's Tuesday (well at least here in Sydney it is) and in 61mins it will be Wednesday -- week is going quick. I just finished 2 hours of late … Continue reading Day 11 – Kicking off the week strong – #300wordsaday
It seems the harder you work the more decisions you have to make. It then follows that the more decisions you must make the more people you are likely to p!&s off. This really comes about when you are presented with the challenge of innovating and rolling out change. Most people like stability - for … Continue reading Day 8 – My Three Ingredients For Making Decisions With The Greater Good In Mind #300wordsaday
The last 5 days has involved a lot of cups of coffee and plenty of thought. My itch to start a new business is not just out of an inner calling but an inherent desire to create the life I truly envision for my family -- it's as much selfless as it is selfish. I've … Continue reading Day 5 – Contemplating my next business project – #300wordsaday
Today I'm a tad excited. I've been counting down the days till a course by one of my mentors Alex Beadon starts and today it did so I've been busy thumbing my way through plenty of engagement in her Facebook group. Always learning. In short the course is about 'making money being you'. Win! I've again … Continue reading Day 4 – I’m studying a new course around making a business out of yourself #300wordsaday
