Obligations versus Objectives

No matter how high powered your life is, you still have to go to the dentist.  You still have to organize your tax, or organize someone to organize it for you.  You still have to play with your kids or support a friend who needs an ear.  You still have to go through airport customs […]

What do your shoes say about you?

Have you read the advertisement that says that it is your watch that tells the most about you?  The reasoning is that a watch is a statement of your personal choice, budget and sense of style.  But really, can we tell much more than a person’s spending power by looking at their watch?
Your shoes, however, have […]

Last week I ordered by email, and received, a new set of bike training rollers for indoor training.  I ordered them from a special advertised by a bike shop in Osaka.  They had great deals on two models, the basic model at an excellent price, and another with all of the extras for close to double the price.  […]

What does your life cost?

From time to time I think it is good for all of us to try and work out what is the total cost of our lives and our lifestyle.  Accountants will see this very differently from environmentalists.  Psychologists will come up with different results to politicians.  What is the cost of your life on yourself […]

When was the last time you really laughed?

When was it?
I’m not asking you when you last thought something was funny.  That is totally different.  I am asking when did you outwardly, physically, audibly and genuinely laugh? 
I hope it was today, but I would be satisfied if it was yesterday.  My fear is that a lot of people go for days, weeks and even months […]

How do you rest?

I am writing this post in advance, for publication on my rest day.  Sunday, in my life, is a day when I take it easy.  I sleep in a little, go for a long run, eat breakfast with my family, go to church, have a nap in the afternoon and that is about all.  The […]

They all lived happily ever after

I read a story written by my young niece yesterday.  It was a classic fairy story with a fairy, a princess a castle and a magic wand - all the ingredients for a beautiful drama.  I won’t try and re-tell it here because I wouldn’t do it justice, except you can imagine how glad I […]

What do you think you are?

I am a student, I am a writer, I am a husband, I am a father, I am an athlete, I am a silversmith, I am a foreigner, I am an Australian, I am a Christian, I am a company director, I am……
How should I describe myself?
The words that we use to describe ourselves tell […]

Captain quality strikes again

How can you fit more into your day?
How can you build a bigger network?
How can you earn more money, live more years or have more experiences?
Simply follow the world.
But is there any point to filling up your days, crossing off more actions, so that you can own, earn and experience more “things, when all this leaves you […]

I like to watch

I’m not talking about stalking, or invading others privacy.  I am simply talking about watching others as they live out their lives.  If this makes you feel creepy, then I’m sorry, but I’m not unusual, I’m just honest.  As humans we are curious about others.  Some try and hide that curiosity, and others, like me, […]