‘Tis the Season to be Grateful
May this holiday season be full of gratitude, with splashings of kindness. We have hand-picked a range of gift ideas. They all have one thing in common. Each is, or has the power to be:
- impactful
- meaningful
- life-changing.
As a thank you for your support in our early days, we have prepared a holiday gift guide with a difference. We extend huge thanks to our partners for their generosity in providing us with discount codes. But remember time with your loved ones is the most cherished and valuable gift of all.
A GIFT OF KNOWLEDGE & GROWTH
The Curious Entrepreneur
Take the opportunity to rediscover how curious you were as a child.
Consider how young children behave, untainted by prejudice and negative experience. They naturally have the skills of an entrepreneur. They build with rocks and blocks, are spontaneously productive in arts and crafts, and create wonderful stories using their imagination. We invite you to rediscover that.
Being curious makes you more open to change and makes you more nimble. Entrepreneurs, intrapreneurs, really anyone in business needs to be curious and to keep asking the right questions. “Should we be doing this right now? What else could we be doing? How could we do it better? Are we serving our clients in the best possible way? Are we listening to our customers enough?” You need to be able to pick yourself back up and not quit at the first sign of things getting hard. You have to be hungry for the learning experience because that is the one thing that will always keep you moving forward. Do you allow yourself to be vulnerable, to move away from the safety of things you feel you know well? How do we de-program ourselves and break away from acquired and entrenched habits? Being curious allows us to be more open minded — and being open minded leads to understanding.
Curious about entrepreneurship? This course will help you to define and then focus on your entrepreneurial goals — so that you can sift through the noise, achieve laser clarity and grow your personal and unique superpowers.
“Give a man a fish, and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish, and you feed him for a lifetime.” Chinese Proverb
This online course pulls together the combined expertise of Sally Coldrick and Rachel Hentsch (yes! that’s us!). Both of us are MIT Knowledge Partners, and MIT-certified to teach New Ventures Leadership.
The course will be live from the 5th February 2017. Go to: http://www.infinityfoundry.thinkific.com/
A GIFT OF TIME
The Bradley Timepiece (Eone)
Time cannot be stopped, nor even captured. But we can each make the most of it, and of the opportunities that time affords us. This gift suggestion results from designing for extremes: Story of the Bradley. ‘The Bradley’ timepiece was created by Hyungsoo Kim and his team at Eone, inspired by a visually impaired University friend and then further championed by Lt. Bradley Snyder — a blind former US Naval Officer turned Paralympic swimming champion.
“Brad is an inspiration not just to blind community but to all of us. Brad has inspired us with his dedication to breaking down barriers for people who are blind — speaking out against stereotypes and proving that the obstacles of living with a disability come from social inequality and not from disability itself.” Hyungsoo Kim, CEO, Eone.
Designing for Social Impact: the Bradley x KBT Initiative
It is A Timepiece with a Touching Social Impact. Eone’s desire to meaningfully impact the world by creating more opportunities for all can be seen in their latest initiative. We learnt with joy about their teaming up with the Kilimanjaro Blind Trust to create a special edition Bradley timepiece that has a direct social impact. For a special discount, visit: http://www.infinityfoundry.com/thebradley
A GIFT OF DISCOVERY
A DNA Discovery Journey by Travel Unwrapped
Travel Unwrapped, the Cultural Travel Specialists, bring us the most unique travel experience yet. Taking us on a journey of ancestral and cultural discovery, Travel Unwrapped explores our DNA origins, and creates a bespoke journey to visit the people and cultures we’re from.
Using innovative DNA testing technology, which revolutionises the way we discover our DNA origins, our ancestral heritage is mapped out across up to 80 regions. Once we have tested our DNA and received our results, the Travel Unwrapped travel team can design our personalised travel itinerary so we can discover the places we’re from.
Their portfolio includes breath taking destinations and authentic experiences, ensuring that the journey is curated with only the best style and service in mind. They can even arrange for a private genealogist to escort you on your journey. Whether you visit one destination at a time or embark on your DNA Bucket List, all of your travel planning is taken care of with the expert care of their team.
Travel Unwrapped believe that we are as diverse as individuals as the world around us. Most of us carry a complex and diverse ancestry — a history which connects more widely than the places in which we live. Discovering our roots is part of our personal journey. Through our DNA we gain more than just a personal map to our ancestry, it also provides us a means to relate to different people and diverse cultures.
Their flagship product, DNA Unwrapped creates the most unique travel experience in the world. Discover your roots and spread your wings on a journey of ancestral and cultural discovery. DNA Unwrapped explores our DNA origins, and creates a personalised journey to meet the people and discover the cultures of the places we are from.
Visit http://www.dnaunwrapped.com and go to ‘Buy a DNA Kit’ for a lucky loved one. As a happy holidays to you, apply the code INFINITY10 at the checkout.
A GIFT OF ORGANISATION
Make 2017 Your Best Year Yet!
“The key is not to prioritise what’s on your schedule, but to schedule your priorities.” Stephen Covey
Do you have a special friend in need of a gift this Holiday Season — or wanting a treat for yourself so you can head into 2017 super-organised? Problem solved! Get 15% OFF the recommended retail price of the VOLT Planner. Take the first step in getting organised and jump on over to: http://www.infinityfoundry.com/voltplanner2017
A BOOK GIFT: PEARLS OF WISDOM
Is it a wonderful time of the year to read a great book
While we are huge advocates for reading a book (or listening to one!) all year round, what better time to really take reflection on the year just gone by and to move into 2017 with clear goals and a focused mind.
A few of our favourites, all available on Audible* are:
- GRIT, Angela Duckworth
‘Grit is passion and perseverance for very long-term goals. Grit is having stamina. Grit is sticking with your future, day-in, day-out. Not just for the week, not just for the month, but for years. And working really hard to make that future a reality. Grit is living life like it’s a marathon, not a sprint.’ Dr. Angela Lee Duckworth, Psychologist - Do Less Get More, Shaa Wasmund
‘No is a full sentence… Whenever you say no to something you don’t want to do, or don’t have the time to do, you’re making room to say yes to something you really do want to do’. Shaa Wasmund - Daring Greatly, Brene Brown
“Vulnerability is the birthplace of innovation, creativity and change.” Brene Brown
These all deliver a great kick. We wish you a happy self-discovery journey. *If you don’t already have an Audible account, sign-up and you will receive a free book for your efforts. Boom!
A GIFT OF MINDFULNESS
Headspace Subscription
In the words of Headspace, “Imagine a gift that helps you get more from everything else. That’s exactly what mindfulness does. So this year, why not make someone’s jingle bells jinglier with a Headspace subscription?”
Headspace is a gym membership for the mind. A course of guided meditation, delivered via an app or online. Try their starter course, “Take10”, for ten days for free. You will soon find yourself totally hooked and looking forward daily to that little mental oasis: a space that you can totally dedicate to yourself almost no matter where you find yourself. All you need is a quiet space to sit and 10 minutes a day!
Festive treats from around the world
As a playful parting, here are our favourite indulgences during the festive season:
“The Festive Summer holidays in Australia would not be complete without a Pavlova slathered with fresh berries and cream.” Sally
“I am not much of a sweet tooth! So when it comes to desserts, my absolute favourite is the very British apple crumble because it is so easy to make and you can moderate the sugar quantity to suit your taste.” Rachel
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