“Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.” Winston S. Churchill I found myself in the heart of Dublin City last Saturday morning, immersed in the vibrant atmosphere around Grafton Street. I was doing an interview on Irish radio about my new book so I went in […]
“This may sound too simple, but is great in consequence. Until one is committed, there is hesitancy, the chance to draw back, always ineffectiveness. Concerning all acts of initiative (and creation), there is one elementary truth the ignorance of which kills countless ideas and splendid plans: that the moment one definitely commits oneself, then providence […]
“What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.” Last Thursday, I experienced a truly special ‘pinch me moment,’ one that fills me with immense gratitude. For a long time, I’d envisioned having a book launch event in Dublin for my new book. As I stood […]
In recent weeks, I’ve had conversations with several people who made a bold decision – they decided to stop watching and listening to the news altogether. Why? Because they found that the constant stream of negative information was significantly impacting their mindset and mood. The barrage of headlines about wars, inflation, possible recession, volatility, and […]
Last week, I found myself engrossed in a documentary about David Beckham on a well-known streaming platform. In it he shared a recurring theme that deeply resonated with me – the pursuit of one’s dreams and the unexpected turns life takes. Beckham’s childhood dream was to play for Manchester United, and spend his entire career […]
Overthinking: The art of creating problems that weren’t even there. During my recent Thrive Experience retreat, a theme that emerged was clarity around the danger of overthinking. It’s a mental habit that, while common, can be incredibly detrimental to our clarity, our peace of mind and our growth. Overthinking has a way of becoming an […]
“Create time to simply ‘be’ and clarity will emerge for you to ‘see’.” As you read this, I’m in the midst of my annual retreat for leaders, known as The Thrive Experience. It’s a three-day event held at a lovely hotel surrounded by a picturesque lake and breathtaking natural beauty. Each day, we’re treated to […]
“Life comes at us in waves. We can’t predict or control those waves, but we can learn to surf.” Dan Millman I was away for part of last week with a group of CEOs and business owners. We came together, as we do every couple of months, to explore the intricate dance of the inner […]
“If the only thing people learned was not to be afraid of their experience. That alone would change the world.” – Sydney Banks Some recent experiences in my life reminded me of a conversation with someone who, despite being in considerable pain, radiated an unusual sense of positivity and mental clarity. I couldn’t help but […]
“I’m not saying I hate all people. Just the ones that are breathing.” “I hate my ‘x’” For ‘x’ you can insert many words. Here are some examples: It’s counter-logical, but allowing the emotion of hate to stay with you is one sure-fire way to make your current situation worse. The filter we choose to […]
