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  • 10 Small Steps to Gain Momentum with Your New Idea

    If you’re reading this, there’s a good chance you have a brilliant idea that excites you. However, moving from inspiration to action can feel overwhelming. The good news is, building momentum doesn’t require giant leaps. Small, consistent steps can create powerful forward motion. Here’s how to get your new idea off the ground in just…

  • Reframing Failure as Data: A Modern Application of John Gardner’s Wisdom

    This post is a follow up to my last one, Unlocking Human Potential: Leadership Lessons from John Gardner. John Gardner’s wisdom about human potential finds perfect expression in today’s data-driven world through the concept of reframing failures as valuable information rather than character indictments. Gardner emphasised that most people use only a fraction of their capabilities,…

  • Unlocking Human Potential: Leadership Lessons from John Gardner

    John W. Gardner (1912-2002) was an American statesman, educator, and public intellectual who served as Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare under President Lyndon Johnson. Beyond his government service, Gardner founded Common Cause, a citizen’s lobbying organisation, and was the author of influential books like Excellence, Self-Renewal, and On Leadership. Throughout his career, he moved…

  • Reigniting the Spark: Where to Find Inspiration When Burnout Hits

    Burnout. It’s that heavy, leaden feeling when your passion flickers and the creative well runs dry. We’ve all been there. Whether you’re a writer, artist, programmer, or anyone who relies on a spark of inspiration, burnout can feel like a devastating roadblock. But fear not. Inspiration isn’t lost forever – it’s simply hiding. Here’s a…

  • The Psychology of Being in a Rut: Why We Get Stuck

    I’ve already written about recognising you’re in a rut in life, or a rut at work, and what you can do to drag yourself out of it. In this post I want to circle back slightly, and look at the psychology of being in a rut, and why we fall into one. We’ve all been…

  • Why It’s Easier to Learn to Love Your Job Than Get a Job You Love

    Feeling stuck in a job you don’t love can be incredibly draining. The days drag on, motivation wanes, and the thought of another Monday morning looms large. This feeling of being trapped can impact your overall well-being and career trajectory. It can be tough to land a job you genuinely love. But don’t worry, learning…

  • Real Artists Ship: Unpacking the Wisdom of Steve Jobs

    Today is the day I ship three new categories to the world, the day I hit the button in WordPress to make this new content public, the day I share the first five posts with anyone who cares to read them. To mark this momentous (for me) occasion, I want to explore a well-known and…

  • Signs You’re Stuck in a Life Rut (And How to Break Free)

    (First in a two-part series. Part two covers breaking free from a work rut.) Have you ever felt like you’re just existing rather than truly living? If your days feel repetitive, unfulfilling, or directionless, you might be stuck in a life rut. Routines can be comforting, but when they become stagnant, they can leave you…