We mask the fear that confronts us daily with logical, rationalised reasons. It’s the hesitation to make that call, the reluctance to raise your hand, or the avoidance of that difficult conversation. * The fear of not being a good son. * The fear of leaving the world worse than you
Our reptilian brain is hardwired to deal with stress through fight or flight, we’re not built to be in a constant state of stress. However, in the modern world, we’re not fending off lions or bears, we're being drip-fed expectations, deadlines, and challenges from all sides.
Looking up at the sky usually prompts one of three feelings: 1. Curiosity and hope 2. Fear and the unknown 3. Indifference I’d like to build a case for why you should feel the first (more often than not). For as long as humans have existed, the night sky
I love Australia. I’m a proud Australian and will always call myself one. But that doesn’t exempt us, or myself, from criticism - particularly when it comes to our attitudes towards business and innovation. I never used to see an issue with the Australian mindset toward business and
Everything happens for a reason. Lessons 1. Work experience > education, a degree will not make you special (for business). 2. Money, prestige, learning and purpose; you can only pick one, sometimes two, very rarely three and four is a unicorn - figure out what drives you and use that
Disclaimer: I am not a mental health expert. Please seek advice from an accredited professional. I absolutely hated daycare and spending time at pre-kindergarten and there was a particular event which sent me over the edge. I was minding my own business, playing with some building blocks, and had managed
When you were a child building a Lego set, putting together a puzzle, or playing Fruit Ninja on your mum’s phone, you often learned and got better by doing the activity itself. Sometimes it would take days; maybe you’d give up in frustration and then eventually re-attempt it