Have you ever been in a workplace conversation that slowly starts to feel uncomfortable? No one is being openly cruel. It might even sound like venting, frustration, or concern. But at some point, you realise the conversation has shifted away from problem-solving and into speculation about someone who is not in the room. These moments…
Early January always brings the same conversations. New goals. New habits. New year, new you. But there are two quotes I saw scrolling social media that I loved and prompted me to write this and they quietly challenge the way we think about change: “Life isn’t about finding yourself. It’s about creating yourself.” “If you…
We’ve all heard the saying, “You are the average of the five people you spend the most time with.” But I’ve found another perspective that resonates deeply: “Surround yourself with people who have bigger goals than you. Ambition is contagious.” This isn’t just a catchy quote, it’s a powerful truth about growth, motivation, and the…
If you’re a frequent reader, you may have noticed a lull in my regular 3-a-week programming lately. It wasn’t unplanned, it was necessary. When the pace of work is relentless, it’s easy to get caught in the cycle of doing everything and end up sacrificing either the quality of your outputs or the integrity of…