WELCOME TO

THE BIG LIFE JOURNALS

THOUGHTS TO INSPIRE SUCCESS

WELCOME TO

THE BIG LIFE JOURNALS

TOOLS TO UNLOCK THE LIFE YOU WERE MADE FOR

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 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 on distant goals that seemed impossibly far away, I learned to focus on just the next step. This simple shift in perspective not only helped

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Messy Adventures and Disorderly Order

We often believe success requires having all our “ducks in a row” before beginning. Yet the best adventures—especially the journey to becoming your best self—are inherently messy. Discover how creating a foundation of flexible order, not rigid perfection, is the paradoxical key to embracing life’s most meaningful adventures.

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When Failure Is Not an Option, Success Isn’t Either

‘Analysis paralysis’ keeps us trapped in endless thinking, while fear of failure prevents action. But what if failure isn’t something to avoid but to embrace? When failure is not an option, success isn’t either. Discover why having “too much riding on this” is exactly why you must risk failing, and

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Understanding Your Strengths:
The Key to Your Best Self

Let’s talk about strengths. While much is made about knowing your strengths and ‘playing to them’ in every aspect of life, what they actually are and how they work often seems to be something of a mystery. Your strengths are your innate abilities—things you do so easily that you take

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The Biggest Obstacle Between You and Your Dreams: Your Self-Talk

The biggest obstacle between you and your dreams isn’t lack of time, money, or skills—it’s your own internal dialogue. Self-talk can be your greatest ally or your fiercest enemy, influencing everything from your mood to your productivity. Discover how to identify your negative self-talk triggers and develop practical strategies to

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The Truth About Struggle

While motivational gurus and social media influencers love to tell us that “struggle makes you stronger,” they rarely mention the uncomfortable truth: before struggle strengthens you, it will likely make you miserable. Discover why accepting this reality—rather than fighting or denying it—is the key to genuine growth and transformation, and

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Ripples: Why That Small Thing You Are Creating Matters

We all have moments of doubt, wondering if we’re making a real difference in a world that celebrates the Richard Bransons and massive social movements. But what if impact isn’t measured in fame, scale, or social media metrics? Discover why your small actions create ripples that matter, and why the

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Born for Struggle:
Why Going Against the Flow Matters

“Just go with the flow” might be the mantra of the modern age, but what if we’re actually designed to swim against the current? Like salmon fighting upstream—whose struggle nourishes entire ecosystems—our stresses and strivings bring our unique gifts to the surface. Discover why embracing the struggle rather than drifting

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The Company You Keep:
Why Relationships Matter

Whether in your business, family, wider social circles, or the adventure into your real life, without good, healthy relationships, you and your endeavours will never reach the heights you dream of. Yet, especially when it comes to the adventure stepping into your real life and become the real, authentic version

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Finding Your Middle:
The Sweet Spot of Maximum Impact

Stop wondering about the “right” decision, place, or time. What matters is finding your ‘middle’—the sweet spot where your activities align with your strengths, skills, and passions. Like a pebble thrown into the centre of a pond rather than near the edge, your impact ripples farther when you operate from

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Help Yourself First:
Why Self-Care Isn’t Selfish

The burning desire to help others and change the world has been the downfall of many valiant adventurers. Why? Because they ignored a crucial principle: the desire to help others must come second to helping yourself first. Discover why self-care isn’t selfish but essential—like putting on your own oxygen mask

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Do What You Love:
The Path to Your Best Life

Time is precious, and you never get back what you lose. So why waste it on things that don’t bring you joy? Discover how to identify what truly makes you happy versus what you’ve convinced yourself you enjoy, how to uncover new passions that align with your authentic self, and

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