I had a distinct lack of ambition when I was a teenager. Apart from playing football, I had no stand-out desire that I can remember. There was no “I want to be this” occupying my mind. I was just doing whatever came to me and wasn’t getting too hung up on results. Like all kids, I had talent in particular areas, but nothing felt missing so much that I was driven to pursue it. I didn’t feel an emotional vacuum that needed to be filled (however, that would change).
Mindset
Nobody Listening? Here’s What You Need To Do
Some days I look at my medium stats, or my WordPress stats, or the number of sign ups to Sunday Letters and all I see is tumbleweed. “Christ, look at all the work I’m doing and not so much as a sinner turned up to read my shit today. What the fuck am I doing here”, I say to myself. It can be very deflating but the good news is there’s something we can do about it.
When To Give Up: Winners Never Quit, Or Do They?
We hold high this apparent virtue in western society with regard to success and achievement. It’s especially so with men, and goes something like this; Never give up your dreams. Winners never quit, quitters never win. Finish what you started, see it through to the end no matter what. But then again, we can choose to get out too early. So how do we know?
How To Develop The Creative Mindset
The creative mindset is a moving, expanding and contracting thing. It needs total peace and quiet with no distractions to make itself known, yet it needs fuel to grow. So we move in and out of this space. Create in the quiet, get inspired in the noise. The quiet is vital to me, even though it can be difficult to find at times working from home.
Why You Need To Quit Your Job And Grow Tomatoes Instead
Wish you had the courage to quit your job? Is it satisfying, fulfilling, challenging in a positive way? Is your job giving you everything you want for the time and energy that you give it? If it is, then great, keep doing it. If not, then don’t worry, sure keep doing it. Keep pushing forward for that raise, or promotion and who knows, maybe it will get better.
Testicular Fortitude: 7 Ways To Develop Mental Strength
In today’s article I’m taking a look at testicular fortitude; that element of mental power that allows us face down our greatest challenges and win. Challenges come and challenges go, and the level of testicular fortitude we bring to the fight will largely determine the outcome.
Fear Of Failure; What To Do When You Fail
Everybody likes the idea of a big win but many have a fear of failure. What if you take a chance, stick your neck out, and it doesn’t work out? What do you do when you fail? The fear of failure is big within people. It’s an idea that keeps millions in their boxes, afraid to take […]