Clarity through action
At Quarter Life Academy, I help people Gain Clarity about the direction they want to go, and then have them Take Action to consistently move forward. But here’s the trick. Going after what you think you want will make you clearer on what you actually want. Every job application will help you understand what types […]
Sticker shock
You may look at car ads (or any ad for that matter) a little differently after reading this post. I always thought that car ads displayed the price of the car as a way of demonstrating good value or as a benchmark to compare against other car models. But a big reason the price is […]
Being static in a dynamic world
You may be in a great position with your career and not really concerned with what’s next. But if you stay static while the world moves around you, then gradually your great position may turn into a poor position. This doesn’t mean you need to keep changing roles because the world keeps changing around you. […]
Energy management
If you keep commanding your body to go beyond its limits, don’t be surprised if your body suddenly commands you to stop. .
I just need to check
We’re all familiar with the pull of our mobile phones and its impact on our productivity. But if you’re struggling with this distraction, the remedy doesn’t need to be drastic. Just consider how much interrupted time you really need to complete a decent task. For me, an hour is a good amount of time to […]
Who am I after this?
A big reason people hold off on taking action is a fear of who they’ll be without their current endeavour. Our identity can be so intertwined with our job or our business that moving on feels like losing part of ourselves. Yet instead of taking the time and space to reflect on what this really […]
Persevere
A dangerous pine tree has encroached over our courtyard since Bec and I moved in 4 years ago. At the time, we were told that no one wanted the tree removed. A majority vote was needed, and Bec and I were determined to sway public opinion. Yesterday, the tree came down. If you set your […]
Stickbird
If you don’t have kids, you may have heard of the show Bluey but not know what the fuss is about. Yet it’s really a show written for adults, and if you haven’t seen it you’re missing out. The episodes are just 7 minutes and they’re fun and upbeat. But the concepts they address are […]
One digestible bite
I like writing these posts because it forces me to concentrate on a singular point. If I’m struggling to write a post, it’s usually because there are two or more competing messages that I’m making, and once one is selected the post comes easily. I’ve found this same practice immensely helpful when making decisions. When […]
Success isn’t a given
I love the TV show The Amazing Race, so much so that I used to have its theme song as my alarm until Bec politely asked me to change it. Phil Keoghan has been the host of The Amazing Race since its 2001 debut. The show has been a global hit, airing for over 30 […]