So, just like that, I'm going to speak at a MoMondays Winnipeg on January 6, 2014, at Sam's Place. If you are local, I hope you will come and see me. Yes, I'm terrified. So? I would assume that speakers usually have more than a week's time to prepare their talks, but this was a … Continue reading Practising What I Preach
Tag: Steven Pressfield
Are We Entitled to Our Entitlements?
There once was a cabinet minister in Canada named David Dingwall. He immortalised himself forever in our history by declaring (when asked why he thought he should get a generous severance package when he had resigned voluntarily as President of the Royal Canadian Mint) that "I am entitled to my entitlements." I've been musing on … Continue reading Are We Entitled to Our Entitlements?
Getting That Horse Badge, Finally
I'm so proud of myself. As my faithful readers know, I've been trying and failing since July to achieve a full month of consistent journalling on 750words.com. So what was different this time? I think it was partly because I set myself up with my own personal NaNoWriMo. In case you aren't familiar with that … Continue reading Getting That Horse Badge, Finally
#BlogElul 23 – Love
We've been talking about change, about daring, and by extension about fear. What is the opposite of fear? To quote the great Steven Pressfield, the opposite of fear is love. If you follow this blog, you know that I have mixed feelings about Steven Pressfield. I love much of what he says, especially the quote … Continue reading #BlogElul 23 – Love
Get Off Your A$$!
A few weeks ago I was privileged to be featured on a David Wood podcast. I've bragged about it here before, but now I want to go in a little deeper on his answer to my question. Here's what I asked (OK, I admit it, I'm a groupie. Shoot me): Hi David, I know your … Continue reading Get Off Your A$$!