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.

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 self is—when in reality, this knowledge is discovered through the journey itself. This post explores how the adventure of self-discovery requires looking inward, confronting fears,

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Why Success is Over-Rated (And What Really Matters)

Success isn’t over-rated—but the flawed definition of success we’ve been sold certainly is. True success isn’t about prestige cars, designer labels, or picture-perfect holidays. It’s intensely personal and defined not by what you have, but by who you are. Are you the person you were meant to be? That’s the

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Why Settling for Mediocrity is Never the Answer

A couple of weeks back, I was easing into the day, enjoying the peace before the rest of the house began to stir. Skimming through the newspaper on my phone, I stumbled into an article that nearly made me choke on my morning coffee. According to this piece, researchers at

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Setting Goals That Actually Matter

Not every goal matters, no matter how SMART you make it. For years, I set goals that meant nothing to me. The reason? If you’re not living as your authentic self, your goals can’t have true meaning. When you’re living someone else’s interpretation of your life, the goals you pursue

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From Devastation to Transformation:
Breaking Free from the Expectations Trap

Three seemingly innocuous words—”Consistently Exceeding Expectations”—launched me onto a trajectory of devastation, restoration, and transformation. Despite outward success, no achievement could satisfy the longing in my soul until devastation stripped everything away. Only then could restoration reveal who I truly was, disconnected from what truly mattered. Finally, transformation invited me

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Decide and Do:
Turning Your Ideas into Action

When coaching clients, I’m often amazed by their tidal wave of ideas—but also their frustration when these ideas don’t become reality. A successful entrepreneur friend shared his simple secret: “I decided, and I did it.” For your dream to materialise, there comes a point when you must actually do something.

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Rediscovering the Real You:
Breaking Free

Remember when everything seemed possible? When you pursued life with the heart of a lion? What happened? You became a version of yourself constructed by others—compliant, non-disruptive, and utterly unlike your true self. But the real you never disappeared—just slipped from view, overshadowed by personas created to fit in. Your

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Being vs Doing:
It’s About Who You Are, Not What You Do

One of my most used phrases is “I’ll just…”—as in “I’ll just finish this, then take a break” or “I’ll just make these calls, then spend time with family.” Sound familiar? These good intentions rarely work out because there’s always something else to do. For years, I prioritised doing above

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