May 7, 2019Curing Comparison’s Poison: Life As A GameShort on time? For a condensed version of the article and to get the practical takeaways, skip to the last chapter: “Entering The Arena: A Recap & Action Plan”. In 1986, History professor James Carse published his Magnum Opus: Finite and Infinite Games. They describe the two types of goals…Comparison16 min readComparison16 min read
Feb 20, 2019Conflict, Content and Storytelling: What I Learned Creating A PodcastAugust, 2018. New York City. In less than a week, I’d move country (and continent). On a crowded subway, I got a text from my friend Tom Worcester: “I have an idea.” Almost exactly 6 months later we’ve published episode 15, the final episode from season 1 of our new…Podcast12 min readPodcast12 min read
Feb 18, 2019Stories That Matter #1: Napoleon’s FallThis painting is of one of the greatest military leaders of the 19th century… who would end his life utterly powerless. Napoleon Bonaparte spearheaded France’s supreme dominance for nearly 20 years. His unstoppable army of “the people” won everywhere from the Czech Republic to Cairo. …Storytelling2 min readStorytelling2 min read
Jan 30, 2019How To Use Your Environment To Mould Your BehaviourI grew up just outside London. I could walk out my front door and be in the city in under an hour. But there’s a difference between learning about something, and experiencing it. I’d learned about many different cities. But London was the only one I’d ever truly experienced. When…Environment8 min readEnvironment8 min read
Jan 8, 2019The Japanese Ritual I Used To Make 2019 My Best Year YetThis article is a memory of tomorrow. It’s part intention for the year ahead, part reflection on the year just gone. …Habits11 min readHabits11 min read
Oct 23, 2018How To Channel Your Stress To Grow (Or Flow)I’m obsessed with time. There hasn’t been a day in the last 4 years I haven’t at some point thought: “How can I use my time most effectively right now?” But this mindset has some nasty side effects. I beat myself up when I don’t spend my time correctly. Whether…Stress7 min readStress7 min read
May 28, 2017How a 2X World First Record Holder Sets Effective Goals: Interview With Ash Dykes“I wasn’t motivated, but I stayed disciplined and that’s the difference.” With exam season well underway, many students will be feeling the pressure to work harder, with the common goal of getting a degree under their belt. …Adventure6 min readAdventure6 min read
