Author Archives for Pete
Breakthrough
I occasionally get asked, “What is a life coach?”. The question is usually followed up with another one that goes something like: “Isn’t that ringing people at 6 am to get them out of bed and stuff like that?” or “Is that like helping people with their problems?”
My response? “Er, not really…”
Basically a coach of [...]
For the Mums
It’s not often we announce events for the lady parents amongst us, but when it’s being put on by Amanda of RealMums, it’s worth letting Melbournites know about it. (Sorry international readers, you can’t go to this, unless you’re willing to jump on a plane. And who knows, it might be worth that! Amanda puts [...]
Pay It Forward!
Refresh a stranger. Make sure you commit a Random Act of Kindness today.
(For more, go to www.payitforwardday.com)
Gulliver’s Pocketwatch
The Lilliputians in “Gulliver’s Travels”, remember those little guys?
At one stage of the story, they note that Gulliver’s pocket watch is probably a god. This is because he rarely did anything without consulting it. He called it his oracle and said it appointed the time for every action of his life.
“Travels” was written over 200 [...]
Your Next Move?
If you’re on the verge of an important decision or faced with a great problem or a great opportunity, read on!
Ever played Chess?
In the greatest strategy game ever created, you don’t just roll the dice on your turn and move to the space indicated. You face multiple variations, possibilities, choices. You’re required to think carefully [...]
Pay It Forward Day 2008
I want to recommend to you a wonderful movement based on a wonderful concept. April 4 will be Pay It Forward Day. This event is the brainchild of Blake Beattie and is worthy of our support. Besides, it might even be fun. Some of Blake’s thoughts are below, but I recommend you visit www.payitforwardday.com and learn [...]
“I thought you said there was nobody available!”
I’m pretty sure this story’s an urban myth, but I enjoyed it anyway. Hope you do too…
Bill Wilson of Gold Coast, Australia was going up to bed when his wife told him that he’d left the light on in the garden shed, which she could see from the bedroom window.
Bill opened the back door to [...]
