I like the old Helen Keller quote that “life is either a great adventure or nothing.” This is the way I look at things. Life is meant to be an adventure and we should take every opportunity to create more adventurous experiences. I see adventures as more than just exciting, dangerous activities. Adventure means pushing […]
Should You Listen to Your Instincts?
I once read that gut instinct is all subconscious. Your mind picks up on little clues about the environment around you and your body reacts by giving you a feeling about what way feels right to you. I don’t know if that is true or not, but I can tell you that I tend to […]
6 Tips on Finding the Courage to Pursue Your Dreams
Following your dreams can be tough. Not only do you have to go through many years of hard work, self-doubt and pain, but also deal with the uncertainty of actually getting to where you want to be. It can take a lot of courage to keep going. When I look back on the goals and […]
Do Great Lives Require Hardship?
Suffering and adversity are bad things and should be avoided at all costs. At least this is what any rational person would say. No one goes out into the world asking themselves how to make their lives miserable. But it’s hard to deny that overcoming hardship is often seen as a big inspiration for famous […]
Is It Possible to Do Everything You Want Before You Die?
There aren’t many things that frighten me. But there is one thing I’m particularly scared of that stands out. I’m scared I won’t get to do everything I want to do before I die. I’m the kind of person who takes a lot of pride in being able to face down my fears. So I’m […]
Do You Follow the Rules or Break Them?
I’ve never really liked the phrase, “rules are meant to be broken”. Why bother having any at all if everyone is just going to ignore them? I know what it’s implying though. Sometimes it’s better to let go of what you’ve been told and just see what happens. In fact, I think that if I […]
Why Talent Isn’t Enough for Success
At first glance talent seems to be the biggest indicator of success in any field. Those who have it rise to the top and those without it are left behind. It’s the basic premise behind all the success stories you see in movies or TV. But talent isn’t everything. It’s very useful and certainly helps, […]