Every time a fighter walks into the ring he/she knows they are more than likely to get hit in the face… Hard. To the average person this may seem absurd or even animalistic in nature but to the martial artist they are doing what they love and so the potential beating is worth the trade off. Everyday thousands of people … Read More
Green tea and human potential
In Japan, the Matcha green tea plant is purposefully grown in hostile conditions. A mesh cover engulfs the plant restricting the amount of sunlight the leaves are able to absorb, the plant is then forced to create more chlorophyll in order to survive. With this increased level of chlorophyll the leaves become a more vibrant green which enhances their flavour … Read More
Will it work? Is it what I’m supposed to be doing?
If like me you’re constantly thinking up ideas for new ventures then you will almost always battle with these two questions. Will it work? This is always the first thing that comes to mind and is your rational lizard brain weighing up the probability of success in comparison to your own personal knowledge. It’s also the part the brain that deciphers … Read More
Death – the ultimate motivator
Humans are the only species on Earth who can contemplate their own demise and so it’s no surprise why we are also the most successful creatures on the planet. Death awareness is the price we pay for self consciousness but with this double edged sword comes our uncanny motivation to do something or create something that is immortal. It’s far … Read More
6 things I learnt today about happiness.
– Everybody says they want happiness but have yet to define it. – Eudaimonic well being is more important than hedonic. – We’re naturally pessimistic, it’s part of our ‘fight or flight’ mechanism. – When it comes to our minds, “Fit your own oxygen mask first” then helps others. – Your mind needs its 5 a day too. – It only takes a … Read More
The advantage of being disadvantaged.
I was 13 when I moved from a rather poor area to what I thought was a wealthy one. A kid on my street had two Mercedes cars on his drive and his parents were working on building him a swimming pool in their back garden. Home as I new it was a place where you moaned about bills and … Read More
Why you’re the most valuable currency.
When you think about it money is just a promise. It’s an ‘I owe you’ on a piece of paper to something that is not actually tangible, which is why it’s perfectly legal for any one to start their own currency. So, if money is just a promise, what are we really working for? Our ancestors grew their own food, … Read More
Enjoy the aspects of ‘losing control’
Humans love routine. Without it, we quickly become filled with self doubt and a lack of purpose generally leads to depression. On the flip side of this, routine is the killer of creativity and self growth. Once in a secure job, many people switch to auto pilot and before long, they’ve spent ten years of their life coasting. And guess … Read More