For things to have potential for new growth, they need disruption. As a farmer, soil needs disruption and stimulus to provide more potential for new growth. As a human, our lives need disruption from comfort to provide more potential for new growth. We have to get our hands dirty and turn the soil. Inspired Lion
From here to there
"Instead of being upset when someone makes a point we don't like today, try to really listen to them. Don't think about all the ways they are wrong, take a moment to think about where they think you are wrong. Assume good faith on behalf of the person on the other side of the issue... Continue Reading →
The power of cold water
I took the chance to jump into a body of natural cold water with a friend of mine yesterday and it's always such a great experience. It is one of my favourite training arenas so I'm always grateful to share the experience with other people. There's a special power in large bodies of water, especially... Continue Reading →
Moments part II
There are so many opportunities each day to positively impact a moment for a fellow human, yet we so rapidly find reasons to not pursue them. Why do we do that? Why do we stifle the generous impulse? Maybe it's because our brains want to keep us safe and reaching into vulnerability seems risky, or... Continue Reading →
Too many excuses for mediocrity
Everywhere I look, there are more and more excuses for why it's okay to live a mediocre life. The world is full of them. Why? When did it become okay? There are excuses for me, for you, for parents, for leaders, for politicians, for teachers, for the youth, for the system and business practices, you... Continue Reading →
Moments
While working through my entry for tonight, I found the following note to myself in my journal. I'm going to hazard a guess that it was in one of my future direction confusions. I thought I'd share in the hope that it may help someone else who is struggling with some life decisions. I struggle... Continue Reading →
Don’t hide your greatness
Pursue your potential. This is one of my favourite calls to action. It's a gentle but firm reminder to not settle for my average, but to reach for my peak. There are thousands of quotes similar to this one, all conveying the same message, but I believe that this message doesn't always get heard right.... Continue Reading →
Compete every play.
I am a social sport tragic and tonight in a mixed netball game, something really stuck out to me - The difference between competing on a play or not. When we compete on a play, we have a higher chance of taking control of the tempo and the outcome. We have a higher chance of... Continue Reading →
What I’m supposed to do.
"People want to get acknowledged for hard work, people want to get acknowledged for showing up. Showing up is none of the battle. Hard work is just an entry ticket." Tim Grover on the Chasing Excellence Podcast. On a recent podcast, Tim (who worked extensively with Michael Jordan), re-tells the story of how Michael used... Continue Reading →
What would you tell your friend?
"What would you tell me if I was in a funk?" That's the simple advice I got a few weeks ago from a friend when I was having a down day. My first thought was "Yeah, whatever" but after some more pushing it became clear that I knew exactly what I needed to do to... Continue Reading →
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