WELCOME TO THE BIG LIFE JOURNALS
THOUGHTS TO INSPIRE SUCCESS
THE BIG LIFE
JOURNALS
Welcome to the Big Life Journals
This space is where I unpack the thinking, researching, and musing I’ve been doing and distil it into useful, actionable insights, tips, techniques, and tools. I try to post weekly (but no promises), so have a nose around and see what you can find.

The Ripple Effect:
Rethinking Legacy
Ever wondered what your life will amount to when all is said and done? Legacy isn’t just for the famous or powerful—it’s for all of

Finding Your Own Formula:
Why Cookie-Cutter Approaches Don’t Work
Do you find yourself collecting formulas for success but still feeling stuck? You’re not alone. I spent years trying to make myself fit into the

The Thailand Effect:
Finding Your Real Self Through Simplicity
Have you ever stepped away from your regular life only to find clarity you never expected? My recent trip to Thailand wasn’t just a holiday—it

When Values Collide:
The Moment That Changed Everything
Have you ever had a moment when your entire world view shattered? For me, it was sitting in a car park, realising I’d become the

What’s Wrong With Right Now?
Are you constantly chasing the next thing that will finally make you happy? I’ve been there—working fiendishly toward that elusive “happy place,” only to crash

When Reality Wrecks You
I never imagined being ‘wrecked’ in one of the western world’s wealthiest cities. But there I was in Los Angeles, a mere two-minute coach ride

The Power of Positive Emotions:
Why You Can Never Have Too Many
Can you ever have too much happiness? While that extra slice of cake might be overdoing it, positive emotions work differently. They create an upward

The Balanced Mindset:
Finding Value in Both Optimism and Pessimism
We’ve all met them—the eternal optimist whose glass is perpetually half full, who sees rainbows behind every cloud. While their positivity can be inspiring, it

Happiness First:
The Counterintuitive Path to True Success
We’ve been taught that success leads to happiness, but what if we’ve got it backwards? Research shows that happiness actually precedes success, with happier people

Reclaiming Ownership:
Becoming the Master of Your Fate
Who owns your life? It’s a profound question with far-reaching implications. When someone else owns your life, you become trapped in their interpretation of who

Who Do You Think You Are?
Who do you think you are? Beyond the roles you play, the skills you possess, and the labels others have placed on you lies your

The Principle of ‘The Next Step’
Twenty years ago on an early morning run, I discovered a life-changing principle when I nearly gave up half a mile in. Rather than fixating