Self Discovery
STORY COLLECTION
Take a journey of transformation and self-discovery as you explore this collection of inspiring stories. Unlock new possibilities within yourself and discover the power of believing in your own potential.
Lead, Don’t Push: Flicking the Self-Motivation Switch
[3-Minute Read + Video] Discover how to stoke the fire within your team by understanding what drives them, rather than just pushing them towards a target.
The Gratitude You Don’t Need
[3-Minute Read + Video]Today’s story reveals gratitude’s sinister alter ego that’s creeping into our lives and choking out genuine goodwill.
Success Versus Failure: Which Do You Prefer?
[3-Min Video + 852 Words]Say hello to a section of your brain that implements your deepest desire. But beware! It knows if you genuinely prefer success or failure.
Do You Enjoy Encouraging Others? Listen Up!
[4-Minute Read + Video + Tips]You deserve five gold stars for your love, enthusiasm, and energy. But encouragement is a delicate art and assumptions can easily do more harm than good.
How I Made Self-Trust A Habit
[3-Minute Read +Audio] I don’t have to think twice about trusting myself anymore; it’s become second nature. I began with tuning into the feeling of certainty and revisiting the sensation frequently.
You’re Always In A Mood!
[3-Minute Read] Moods influence your life 24/7, but how good are you at using them to your advantage?
How to Use Assertiveness to Your Advantage
[4-Minute Read]Are you tired of being told that you need to be more assertive? It turns out that you might have had the mix right all along.
Have You Seen Guilt’s Good Side?
[5-Minute Read]Guilt is a moral compass emotion that makes bad behaviour feel ugly. Know its machinations, and you can harness its power for good.
A Newbie’s Guide to Life Without Goals
[4-Minute Read]Initially, it will feel scary to dump your cherished goals, but it is worth it because life is an adventure, not a procedure.
The Modern History of Anger
[5-Min Read + Video] If a person wants their anger and the proceeds of its crimes, then all the anger therapy in the world won’t change their mind.
Dopamine Turns No-Getters Into Go-Getters
[5-Minute Read + Video]I was astonished to learn that my indomitable willpower results from my naturally healthy dopamine levels, not my hard work.
Shedding the Shackles of Selflessness
[4-Minute Read + Audio]
Growing up, we’re often taught to sacrifice our own needs in favour of those of others. But this behaviour can quickly become toxic if taken too far, especially when leading a team.
Who Dares, Wins (If You Do It Right)
[6-Minute Read]Grab that great opportunity with both hands but take care – how you rise to the challenge will determine if the journey builds your self-belief or destroys it.
Jump Off The Guilt Train
[3-Minute Read + Activity] This is the easy 10-minute journaling technique I use to stop feeling guilty and sacrificing my own needs for others.
Personal Boundaries 101: What, Why & How
[3-Minute Read + Video]
Personal boundaries feel like a fortress around my self-worth, shielding it from corrosive forces that once devoured it.
The Astonishing Upside of Quitting
[3-Minute Read] Tara Edward’s dream business, according to the numbers, was a demoralising failure. Facing her fear, she made the tough decision. What happened next renewed her confidence to succeed.
Don’t Sacrifice Precious Moments
[3-Minute Read + Activities]Should I indulge in what feels good now or sacrifice that to set myself up for the future? I confronted that decision after running 250km across the Simpson Desert.
Unbiased? That’s When You Shine
[3-Minute Read]Today, we navigate the ups and downs of confirmation bias and work out how to optimise your bias to achieve bold goals.
Everyone Has Genius. But It’s Stubborn!
[4-Minute Read + Video]When rejection or failure thwarts your progress, remember you, too, have genius. But unless you learn how to rub the bottle, that little genie will never come out.
The Law Of Arrogance
[3-Minute Read]This week didn’t end well for my ego. As smart as it was, the know-it-all inside me didn’t have a hope of defying Newton’s fourth law – The Law of Arrogance.
Who You Are Changes In Every Moment
[3-Minute Read] Who Am I is the world’s most expensive question, and no matter how much we spend, there will never be a definitive answer.
Can You Have Success Without Suffering?
[3-Minute Read]The idea that you must suffer to succeed is a myth. My “Arrive Awesome” mantra has led me to my greatest wins both in running and life.
One Question Can Spike Your Motivation
[3 Minute Read + Activity] Try this alternative approach to goal setting that’s targeted at unlocking your inner motivation.