Chances are you know people who are at either end of the organisational spectrum. On the left of arc is the person who never plans anything, goes with the flow and thrives on chaos. They’re not generally effective and tend to jump from task to task, never giving 100% to any one thing. At the other end of the spectrum is my sister…..Hampton white coat hangers all facing the same

I went for a 5km run today. I’ve said before that the 5km run is under rated for its power to transform a person’s fitness and heal a person’s soul. The distance is intricate in its complexity. It’s easy to train for a 5km run and access to a track and shoes is inexpensive. There are numerous ways to measure performance and to increase your ability to manage the fatigue

For a quick introduction to the Special Forces Direct Recruiting Scheme click on the image. Can WarriorU help you achieve your goals? There’s no secret formula to being successful, not in special forces selection and not in life. Being successful is a matter of developing the right physical preparation and having the right mental mindset, both emotionally and cognitively. WarriorU has developed the Warrior Aspire course. If you’re simply after the

This week I wanted to expand on last week’s blog about identity. In particular, I want to invite you to think about the people that you surround yourself with. Motivational speaker Jim Rohn famously said that we are the average of the five people we spend the most time with. Bottom Line Up Front Keep the company of those that support your direction and mission. When it comes to our own personalities, we are

This week I was really very fortunate, in that my career, and life after Army, was the focus of an article in the SA Weekend lift out of the Adelaide Advertiser. It got me to thinking about identity and how important that is to our mental health and general well-being. Read Article Here Bottom Line Up Front Fake it until you make it You can change who you are Cut away anyone

Have you ever wondered why some people are so successful?How does an entrepreneur find their break?Why do some people never quit? Have you ever wondered why some people are so successful?How does an entrepreneur find their break?Why do some people never quit? Lots of people on social media try and sell you this. Lately, there have been lots of motivational speakers on Facebook touting their keys to success. First, they

Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, phone calls, private messages, snap chat, WhatsApp….there’s myriad of things competing for your attention, and most of it is not really time critical at all.Here are four rules to win back your time and help you save your energy for the things that matter. 1. Have projects and timelines. We shouldn’t go through life hoping that everything will just work out the way we want it. Without

Self-discipline is created when we support our behavior with good habits. It’s also important to understand that there is power in using a pre-existing habit to further reinforce self-discipline. High Performers I have seen many high performers. Some of them had talent, there’s no denying that some of them were gifted, but I also saw gifted guys that couldn’t perform under pressure or in arduous conditions. This got me to