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.

Hope:
The Oxygen of Your Spirit
Hope isn’t merely wishful thinking—it’s the oxygen that keeps our spirits alive. Discover how hope functions as a practical force through Snyder’s Hope Theory, why

The Seven Pillars of Wisdom:
What Makes a Truly Wise Person
What makes some people wise while others stumble through life? Discover the seven interconnected pillars of wisdom—knowledge, understanding, experience, age, learning, self-regulation, and empathy—and learn

When Your Ceiling Becomes Their Floor: Creating a Lasting Legacy
What if success isn’t about being the complete solution or the entire story? What if your greatest achievement is creating a foundation for others to

Living a Congruent Life:
Finding Your Authentic Self
Are all the parts of your life in harmony, or do you wear different masks depending on where you are and who you’re with? Discover

What’s Your Excuse?
Overcoming the Barriers to Your Real Life
Why aren’t you living the life you were made for? Most likely, you’ve talked yourself into a corner of excuses, fears, and perceived limitations that

Self-Regulation:
The Key to Becoming Your Best Self
In a moment of confrontation, I discovered the power of self-regulation—the ability to manage behaviour to achieve desired outcomes rather than immediate gratification. Discover the

Loving Yourself:
The Cornerstone of Becoming Your Best Self
The journey to becoming your best self begins with a crucial first step: learning to love yourself through acceptance. Discover how to deconstruct the “interpretation”

When Passion Meets Precision:
Avoiding the Meltdown Moment
We’ve all witnessed the spectacular “meltdowns” when someone on the verge of greatness suddenly implodes. The cause? Often it’s passion without precision. Discover why both

Breaking Free from the Formula Trap:
Finding Your Authentic Path
After training as an accountant despite a creative spirit that rebelled against formulas and routine, I learned a painful yet valuable lesson: you can’t force

It’s Never Too Late:
The Choice to Live Your Dreams
Do you tell yourself it’s too late to live the life you always wanted? That the ship of dreams has sailed and you’re out of

What Does It Mean to Live Your Best Life?
What does it actually mean to “live your best life”? Is it about fancy holidays, new cars, and accolades—or something deeper? Your best life isn’t

Taking the First Step on Your Adventure to Self-Discovery
Why do 90% of people never begin their journey to becoming their best self? Often because they believe they must first know who that best