Sometimes I get the feeling I am destined to do something great. It’s hard to explain, but it’s as if I’m meant to do something before I die and I don’t know quite what that is yet. Most of the time, I shrug it off as my own ego. I’m not someone who really believes […]
How to Be an Inspirational Communicator
One of the dictionary definitions of inspire is “to communicate to the spirit”. I think that’s about as perfect a definition as you can get for the word. If you’re like me you get a big uplifting feeling inside you, which is hard to describe, when you listen to someone who inspires you. And even […]
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 […]
The Biggest Reason Finding Happiness is So Hard
I think most people would say that finding happiness is one of their biggest goals in life. You can see this reflected in the amount of money people spend on books, seminars and talks all promising to help you find a happier way of living. The pursuit of happiness was even written into the US […]
Why I Love the Backpacking Experience
I took my first backpacking trip in 2003. Since then I’ve hauled my backpack around the world to see many unique places and meet many interesting local people in those countries. My backpacking travels have led me to some of the most memorable experiences of my life making it a hobby I’m extremely grateful for […]
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 […]
How One Experiment Can Make You Famous
I’m fascinated with the movie Super Size Me. The idea of eating nothing but McDonald’s food for an entire month just to see what happens instantly piqued my curiosity. But what I didn’t realize while I was watching it was how good and versatile the general idea of it is. At its core, the movie […]