Musings about Life
Essays
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Think about the payoff
Here’s a great way to motivate yourself to do something difficult… Here’s a great track about this lesson:
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The Song That Speaks To Me The Most (Despite Having no Words)
Django Reinhardt’s I’ll See You In My Dreams is the song that speaks to me the most, despite it having no lyrics. In it I find joy, sadness, tragedy, forgiveness, everything. See if it speaks to you too. I’ve loved Django’s music ever since I discovered it about twenty years ago. His story is incredible,…
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On Forgiveness
I went to my Dad’s funeral yesterday. A parent’s funeral would be difficult at the best of times, but in my case the relationship with my Dad was anything but normal. You see, we spent a large portion of our lives without contact. Around 20 years, from the age of eight to my early thirties,…
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The Adjacent Possible
I was talking to a friend this week about making poor lifestyle choices. I’d been starting to live a life that wasn’t bringing out the best in me. I knew it deep inside, but didn’t want to admit it. Anyway, I realised that if you start studying yourself (start “a bug book” – more on…
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Random Acts of Kindness
Picture this. I’d just got back from my morning run with the dog. Middle aged man, lycra on. No, don’t go there. Anyway… Across from where I live there’s a little green park area. I noticed a couple of gardeners had just arrived, getting tools out of their van. I strolled up to them, asked…
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How to Prioritize
Here’s how to cut out all the noise and focus on the really important things in life. Are you ready? It’s this… You’re going to die soon. Ok, hopefully you’re not going to die today or tomorrow, and not for many years yet. But that doesn’t mean you have infinite time ahead of you. You…
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The Three Big Decisions
One of the most interesting thinkers in recent years, Naval Ravikant, said these words recently: The three big decisions – what you do, where you live, and who you’re with. Naval Ravikant So, how true is this? Let’s have a think… What you do We spend a huge chunk of our lives working. If it’s…
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The Hidden Power of Momentum
Momentum. We see it everywhere. In sports, for example, momentum is really noticeable. I’m a fan of single-player sports, such as tennis, golf, and snooker. What I’ve realised makes watching these sports so intriguing is the role momentum plays in how the match plays out. There are countless examples. One player is dominant and looks…
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The Power of Journaling
I’m not sure when I started journaling, it was probably around 2016 when a lot of change was happening in my life. Up until then, I never wrote anything down. All the writing I’d do – if you want to call it “writing” – was in work emails. I remember observing how I enjoyed creating…
Quotes
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52 Look in the Mirror Quotes for Self-Discovery and Growth
Mirror mirror on the wall… Reflecting on your own image can be an insightful experience. It’s not uncommon to fixate on imperfections, letting them overshadow the array of strengths that each of us possesses. Imagine shifting that focus, celebrating the unique positive attributes staring back at you from the glass pane. Mirrors can sometimes provoke…
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61 Stay in Your Lane Quotes to Help You Keep on Track
The concept of “staying in your lane” centers on the idea of self-focus and personal growth. It emphasizes the significance of individual attention and dedication to one’s path without being sidetracked by others’ actions or choices. This philosophy encourages individuals to become the architects of their own futures by honing in on their objectives and…
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72 Best One Day at a Time Quotes – Focus on the Here and Now!
Do you know one mistake we’re all guilty of making? Thinking too far into the future. We get obsessed with long-term thinking, planning, strategizing, and worrying – yes, definitely worrying – about stuff. While a little bit of forward planning is required, all this obsessing about the future is often at the expense of the…