It can be both empowering and a little uncomfortable to think that we are responsible for our successes – and failures. Being willing to accept the consequences of our actions, choices or behaviours is not always easy. We’ve all at some time or another played the...
This is probably not a very sensitive title for a blog, given the very vivid memories of the bushfires that devastated many parts of Australia this time last year. However, this blog is not about natural disasters. What I am referring to is the movement...
Whilst it can be hugely beneficial to have and stick to a regular schedule, ensuring that it also brings meaning is crucial, writes Ellen Moran. I’m one of those lucky people with a very constant workflow that is easy to plan my life around. I have...
When faced with a specific task or journey we need to anchor to what is important to us and focus our attention on deliberate steps forward, writes Darren Smith. For a moment I want you to close your eyes and imagine you are on the roof...
Even if your forties and fifties are but a distant memory, there’s no reason you can’t enjoy solo travel in your “later years” – in fact, with the number of older people “going solo” growing all the time, it’s clear that many people think this...
If it’s been a while since you had that wonderful feeling of euphoria, there are measures you can take to elevate your mood by encouraging production of your bodies naturally occurring ‘happy hormones’. Our hormones control many aspects of our body’s responses and certain hormones are...
Low fat, no sugar, all natural, gluten free, plant based — we could go on. A simple stroll down the super market aisle these days is a mine field of slogans promising you better health, a slimmer waist and general superiority over your fellow shoppers,...
With so many drivetrains in the market to choose from, powering either the front wheels, the rear wheels, or both ends which setup is right for you? Front-wheel drive vs rear-wheel drive vs all-wheel drive Automotive history is adept at repeating itself and while virtually all technological...
Considering the world has gone a bit mad in 2020, we’re pretty grateful to still be working and chasing our dreams. That’s not to say we still don’t have moments where we wish we were sailing on a beautiful yacht, the sea breeze in our...
Drive-away? On-road costs? Knowing the car-buying lingo will help level the playing field between you and the car dealer Although exciting, buying a new car can be an intimidating experience. It’s one of the most expensive purchases you can make after a house, so there’s so...
He is also an accomplished presenter and educator
Co-authoring the popular investment book, Property vs Shares.