Thoughts on having a go
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Those who try to do something and fail are infinitely better than those who try nothing and succeed.
~ Lloyd Jones
Are you living the life you want?
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I recently read a post entitled Leading the Life you Want which I thought was worth sharing. Achieving your life goals probably has timeless appeal in the busy world of work. So why is this article worthy of mention? I think because it is positive. It provides success stories as well as the elements that each of us might hone to our own bespoke lifestyle.
Mindfulness matters
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Recently a report entitled Mindful Nation UK was released. This emerged from a mindfulness initiative
Thoughts on life …
Because in the end you won’t remember the time you spent working in the office or mowing your lawn CLIMB THAT GOD-DAMN MOUNTAIN.
~Jack Kerouac
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How to make your vocation your vacation …
One of the lodge manager stalwarts at Mt Hotham is Liz Hanger. In her third season now, it is hard to believe her initial reaction to a suggestion of working in a ski resort was – “oh … I think I’m passed that!” Instead she has done just that, turning her new vocation into her vacation.
Thoughts on gurus
I have been saying for many years that we are using the word ‘guru’ only because ‘charlatan’ is too long to fit into a headline.
~Peter F. Drucker (b. 1909) American Management ConsultantImage credit – Sebastian Kostrubala, via Unsplash
Thoughts on self-management
Don’t compromise yourself. You’re all you’ve got.
Janis JoplinPhoto credit: Lechon Kirb via Unsplash
Thoughts on pleasing people …
If you always do what interests you, at least one person is pleased.
~Katharine Hepburn