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Friday 30 August 2013
Tuesday 27 August 2013
Daily Maxim
“The greats weren't great because at birth they could paint
The greats were great cause they paint a lot” ― Macklemore
The greats were great cause they paint a lot” ― Macklemore
Monday 26 August 2013
Friday 23 August 2013
Thursday 22 August 2013
Daily Maxim
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Enjoy your body, use it every way you can. Don't be afraid of it, or what other people think of it, it's the greatest instrument you'll ever own.
DANCE
Tuesday 20 August 2013
Build Your Own Things - Build a Life.
"How many of you have a lollypop moment where a person said
something or did something that made your life fundamentally better"
Hey Guys,
This Blog, is
a teaser for what I am working on, A little story about someone amazing and
future posts I’ll be making that I hope will help others.
Following on
from today’s Daily Maxim – regarding opportunities often look like hard work
What Chris A.K.A Ashton says in his speech is so true
Everything around us, that we call
life – was made up by people who are no smarter than you, You can build your
own things
Recently I have
been putting in work, and now some major projects are underway that I am really
excited about. Not only am I excited about the problem I am solving, or the
people that will benefit from its use.
It’s the challenges I face, and the learning’s
I will get that just EXCITES ME.
Hedy – Just
an amazing person!
Just recently
I have been chatting to this fantastic lady Hedy who is a colleague of mine. Since
becoming a Business Architect we have crossed paths with friendly chit chat and
banter. I’m not the kind of person who just walks by while smiling – I actually
love to learn about people and their stories! So last week I grabbed my
opportunity with a prolonged yarn!
WOW, I am
always amazed at some peoples stories, what they do in their spare time, their
passions etc and Hedy was overflowing with passion! Just a few things I picked
up from her;
1.
Improvisational
Theatre (otherwise known as IMPROV)
2.
Travel
a. Upcoming adventures
b. Past adventures
3.
Social
enterprise
a. Chalkle
b. Enspiral
As we were yarning
about the above some amazing things happened – opportunities opend up!
When talking
about her “Upcoming Adventures” of going to Washington DC , I asked why. Her
Son wants to go there to see the Jefferson Institute… I asked, how old is your
Son, 16 she answered.. What an amazing thing for such a young person to want to
see! Hedy said he watches a lot of discovery & History channel. I asked does
she know what he wants to do when he older… she couldn’t imagine, what a bright
spark this child is – just that short blurt about her son made me think I use
to be like that.
I said to
Hedy – I am working on a start-up right now, that will help anyone who wants to
do their dream job, but doesn’t know how to get there or what skills are
required!...
I thought – Nice pitch,
perfect
Downside, She asked if she can use it now?...me No. NEXT :P
We careered
down a path of social enterprise, I am PASSIONATE about PEOPLE, and AIDING
their DREAMS, Social enterprise is a good vehicle for this!
Hedy, asked
if I would do some courses on Chalkle, “have you ever heard about Chalkle? No,
do they not have any courses on personal finance? I would love to tell me story
and lessons learned. I know I am not a registered financial advisor (and would
have to clearly state that) but there are basic lessons around personal money
management that can tear debt down and build a nest egg for you to choose to do
whatever you want with.
I now have
the details to get involved with chalkle and hopefully help many people out
there, no matter what comes into your account, daily, weekly, fortnightly or
monthly.
-
Teach
budgeting from a non biased view
o My story
o Tips and tricks I know
o Habit changes
o etc
Sometimes opportunities float around
testing people, seeing who will lay idle or who is ready for the next step . That
day, one came my way – that I grabbed it.
I hope you
have enjoyed reading about an amazing person, get this she even knows people
who have left quite high roles.. and turned into erotic novelists !! how
awesome is that.
UPDATE: What
am I building?
Currently I
am going to rebuild this blog into an entire website, with the below area’s
-
Projects
o What I and Others are working on.
-
This
blog
o Continue to provide usable advice that
is proven to move you forward.
-
My
Travels, Your Stories
o Could be YOU
-
Services
o Ideas – Seed
Cheers
M
Wednesday 14 August 2013
Daily Maxim
Before you assume, learn the facts. Before you judge, understand why. Before you hurt someone, feel. Before you speak, think.
Monday 12 August 2013
Daily Maxim
When I was a child, I spoke like a child, I thought like a child, I reasond like a child. But when I became a Man,
I gave up my childish ways.
Friday 9 August 2013
Daily Maxim
In Silicon Valley, we have a special word for a failed entrepreneur – it’s called experienced
Thursday 8 August 2013
Daily Maxim
"Never stop doing little things for others.
Sometimes those little things occupy the biggest part of their hearts."
Wednesday 7 August 2013
A Little Ramble About A Thing Called - Accountability
Hey Guys,
WARNING: This is a impromptu Blog
Right now, I - like most people are sitting down after eating dinner.. .feeling rather tetraplegic from all the carbs we have just guzzled down Life is feeling GOOD right!
Since I'm feeling all lethargic, and I have my butt down on this chair with the sweet tune of the fan reeving - sucking air to cool this over worked mother board down (at least trying too). I've decided to slam out a blog about accountability :)... TA DA...
Before I start - This dude, John Saddington's Blog is a great source of knowledge for all
Hackers
Bloggers
Coders
Dreamers - Entrepreneurs and Visionarys'!
Guys, who want to be more that the regular Joe
Accountability - Such a powerful word, with such profound possible rewards and consequences stemming from this single word being laid upon a person. Its a privilege for you to hold such a title, Your boss, customers, friends, family members.. and even yourself, understand that if you are accountable you must make sure the "buck" stops with you.
Don't get scared - for alot of people within the work place, We are mostly Responsible
When you are accountable you are liable to account for you actions.
When you are responsible you are able to be trusted with tasks by others.
I could set the tone of this blog to bring up THAT person who was accountable that didn't fulfil their duty of accounting for their actions BUT, tonight, is not the night to cry about others - This blog is about YOU
YES YOU
I'll get this out the way, The buck stops with you. Don't worry your not the only one who is like a deer in headlights when you read that. I am human too, and have to battle the same things that you do.
I am accountable for how my life is turning out, just like yourselves.
My situation has been 90% hard work and 10% right place right time.. and chuck and extra 10% for my wonderful partners support.
Everyday we all have to make decisions from the moment you wake up, you choose your attitude and what affects you - what to worry about, what to be happy about and how you shape your life (social, personal, work etc)
My point, Personal accountability is needed - when things aren't shaping up they way you want them to be
Accountability at least two
Something to help us all! Self discipline is hard, My suggestion Find a accountability buddy
With personal trainers,hold their clients accountable for their diet and exercise when they are away from the trainers eye of sight. marvellous things happen under this partnership.
When performance is measured, performance improves. When performance is measured and reported back, the rate of improvement accelerates.
That's it for my tetraplegic carbocided blog ;-) the idea... to make sure you realise You are accountable.. right now, and if your not Iron Mike.. get yourself a buddy to keep you valiant!
Lessons learned;
Occasionally our mindsets slip - Solution: give your accountability buddy a call
Tuesday 6 August 2013
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