Every day I seek new ways to make or create happiness for myself, or make someone else happy. What I have discovered is its not something that just happens to you, nor is it something you chase after and get in one day. Happiness is something you actively cultivate with your daily habits and practices.... Continue Reading →
Do What You Love & You Will Be Happy (IMHO)
Some days we spend too much time waiting for things to happen, but in truth, life does NOT work like that. You, me, we all need to realise that life isn't waiting for each of us to work it out. We need to find the path we want to be on - and take it.... Continue Reading →
10 Life-Changing Habits For Personal Development
These are a bunch of habits I have taken on over the last 24 months, many becoming rituals that have contributed to my personal growth and development. They've helped me on my transformative journey, elevating my confidence, sanity, and overall awesomeness. Which is why I am sharing them with you! Read Daily Developing the habit... Continue Reading →
11 Attributes of a Solo Exhibitionist
There are a great many areas of running an exhibition during SALA, so many in fact that I doubt I can cover them all in one article. So I'll cover those that matter most to me in this article, then follow up with specific articles over the next few months. Dedication When I agreed to... Continue Reading →
Remember 5 Simple Rules to Be Happy
One day a farmer's donkey fell down into a well. The animal cried piteously for hours as the farmer tried to figure out what to do. Finally, he decided the animal was old, and the well needed to be covered up anyway; it just wasn't worth it to retrieve the donkey. He invited all his... Continue Reading →
Inside the Mind of Entrepreneurs
Recently I researched the different types of entrepreneurial mindsets, specifically how their focus and choices were based on a unique mindset. FirstRepublic state that the characteristics include a sense of "independence, passion, visionaries, innovators, resilient and tenacious-ness" - all attributes we aspire to not only having, but also projecting. So our very presence shows how... Continue Reading →
Don’t Settle for Short and Narrow: Expand
Prelude I began blogging back in 1999 with a tonne of ideas. When I wrote a lot of article-titles with one-line-descriptions, but never completed the articles. With the advent of ChatGPT, I am now able to expand on my ideas. This piece was born from a statement I wrote way back in 2006. It is... Continue Reading →
Are There Only 10 Types of Entrepreneurs?
Whilst my last article was a light-handed look at the individual characteristics of twelve entrepreneurs, I have found their actually are ten different types of entrepreneurs. You will notice that some of us meet multiple types, some only one or two, and the bonus we wish we could be. Either way, take a close look... Continue Reading →
Common Mistakes Made by First-Time Business Owners
Starting a business can be an exciting and challenging venture. However, many first-time business owners find themselves navigating unfamiliar territories and encountering various obstacles along the way. Here are some common mistakes made: Living in Fantasy Worlds One common mistake made by first-time business owners is living in a fantasy world of unrealistic expectations. While... Continue Reading →