My Brother always used to say, a university degree proves you can be taught. Being teachable is a skill that can be learnt. Learning something new takes effort. Not momentary attention or a mere glimpse, but sustained saturation until you’re competent. There is an understanding when you are entering into…

The image of a bully being knocked out by the skinniest kid on the playground is appealing to most people. We silently root for the underdog having their day and coming up the winner. The reason we find this so compelling is that the odds are stacked against a lesser…

You should write your own eulogy. I’ve been writing mine for over 20 years and it’s titled, “When I die”. It may seem like a self-indulgent or depressing exercise, but it needn’t be. Mine has evolved into a sort-of account of my life and the things that are important to…

It’s easy pointing out other people’s flaws and mistakes. When was the last time you were told, “You’re doing a great job!”? When last did you say, “Well done” or, “Thank you for what you do” to one of your colleagues — or your boss? …

Life isn’t short. It’s the longest thing you’ll ever do. If you’re in high school deciding what you’re going to do or be one day, take heart, it’s okay if you have no idea yet. If you’re in your 20s and you’re wondering, when will the learning end and the…

You learn a lot by shifting your perspective. My older brother once confronted me with a truth that felt like a punch to the chest. He said I sometimes treat people with disdain if they show signs of not knowing what I know. I was gutted. It’s not something you…

“No man knows how bad he is till he has tried very hard to be good.” ~ C.S. Lewis The mustard seed is used as a measure of the amount of faith man needs to move mountains. Mustard seeds are small — about 1 to 2 millimetres — yet the…

Not only the artist that makes music, or paints, sculpts, designs and builds, but every person that has ever made themselves vulnerable, understands what it takes to be an artist. I was fortunate to have grown up in a creative home. My Mom is musical, my brother both musical and…

Not only the artist that makes music, or paints, sculpts, designs and builds, but every person that has ever made themselves vulnerable, understands what it takes to be an artist. I was fortunate to have grown up in a creative home. My Mom is musical, my brother both musical and…