When was the last time your identity was pushed to its limits? When did you last overcome an intimidating challenge? How you deal with and overcome challenges is a skill you develop. If you’re pretty good at it, chances are you’ve come across many challenges in your life. You’ve probably developed your skill well enough […]
Sometimes when we’re focused on attaining success, crucial parts of our lives get neglected. We also justify the things we neglect, by telling ourselves that we’ll place priority on them once we have achieved what we have set out to achieve. One thing I’ve learnt, is that if we don’t make these things a priority […]
Preparation is a wonderful motivator when you’re aiming for an aspiration beyond your current means. The best example I have to offer is travel; I have so many people contacting me about finding the courage to give up their day job to travel. When I question them about their travel aspirations, it’s evident that they’ve […]
Destiny is a tricky concept to grasp. Some suggest that destiny is a predetermined path that our lives will follow. That we have no control over our destiny and there’s no escaping what we’re destined for. On the other hand, I’ve heard that destiny is completely ours to determine. Suggesting that we are the creators of […]
If I posed the question, “What would you be doing right now, if money was no object?” You’d probably be able to answer it quite easily. Some of you may even have several different answers, each one just as fantastical and glamorous as the last, but how truthful would your answer be? To be honest, […]
Only when the Lion has evaluated and reflected, will the path he must take become highlighted. Although he may be uncertain, the lessons he carries with him will uphold his identity and keep him protected. Only once he has discovered all that lurks beyond this point, can he invite his pride along to join him. Our emotions […]
My journey from living with insecurities to living with confidence and esteem has been long. It’s taken leaps and bounds overcoming challenges and threats to my identity but I made it through, partly because I held on to what once seemed like a fantasy. 7 years ago, if anyone had told me that I’d be […]
Heard this track by Lauryn Hill years ago, remembered it recently and the message in this song is poignant and incredibly freeing. For anyone just not feeling like themselves, feeling a bit lost or generally burdened by anything; it’s a good track to listen to. Motivating, empowering and deeply personal. I thought I’d share this […]
I was always taught that whenever I stayed over at a friend’s house, I was to ensure I respected my hosts and to leave their home having left a positive impact. After hitting this milestone of 100 blog posts, I finally understood what this lesson instilled in me. It was a lesson of self-respect. We […]
Productivity and a proactive, positive mindset are crucial when formulating the outcomes you desire from life. If you’re engaged in a game of blame to make sense of failures or undesired results, then you run the risk of losing key identity traits that keep you on track with your aspirations. Responsibility is not a selfish […]
The Lion's Life 