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For many years, I have been trying to figure out why we do what we do, and what we can do to improve our performance and results.

The articles on this site combine the latest science from behavioural psychology with practical application strategies that allow you to immediately implement the key lessons in your life. As a result, you will find ways to improve your mindset, productivity and energy levels to ensure you are always performing at your best.

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All Articles

Below you will find all of my articles organised by category.

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Mental Toughness

#20 – Getting Stronger, Not Fading Away w/ Kim Rahir

In this inspiring episode, we delve into the remarkable story of ⁠Kim Rahir⁠, a 60-year-old weightlifter who has transformed her life and defied societal expectations through the power of strength training. [...]

Decision Making

Goal Setting Guide For Newbies

Goal setting is one of the most fundamental aspects on the journey to success. Almost every motivational speaker and trainer starts off their program with some form of goal setting exercise, and there [...]

Wheel of Life Exercise

The Wheel of Life exercise is a great way to focus your attention on the areas of life that could benefit from some development. If you are about to set some goals, doing [...]

Positive Psychology

Why Don’t We Take More Action

Most of understand that our results are a direct reflection of our actions. If we plant the seeds of an apple, then at some point in the future, we are going to be picking [...]

Be Extraordinary Talk On Fear

I recently gave a talk on fear for Be Extraordinary Talks, a London-based personal development MeetUp group. The talk was on the general topic of fear and how to [...]

What’s Your Muse?

There have been a number of times in my life when I have been super productive, creative and just overflowing with energy, ideas and passion. I’m not just talking [...]

Productivity & Focus

Discipline

Discipline Discipline is one of the key contributors to success. If you look behind the external persona successful people portray, you will see how they disciplined themselves to do things day in and [...]

What is Optimism?

What is Optimism? Let's say there is a glass of water in front of you that contains 50% water. Does the way you look at the glass as either half full or half [...]

Why You Should Stop Living Life On Autopilot

Ever feel like your life is on autopilot? Think about it, when was the last time you made a conscious decision to change something significant in your life? Every day is pretty much planned [...]

Habits

Self Improvement

4 Ways To Give Your Self-Efficacy A Serious Boost

4 Ways To Give Your Self-Efficacy A Serious Boost Boosting your self-efficacy is a simple, yet powerful way to improve the levels of success and happiness you experience in your life. Each [...]

What is Optimism?

What is Optimism? Let's say there is a glass of water in front of you that contains 50% water. Does the way you look at the glass as either half full or half [...]

Productivity Hack – Audio Learning

I remember the moment a friend of me handed me my first audio training program. "Listen to this", he said. "I think you'll really like it!" He was right. This one audio program changed [...]

Strength Training

Wellness & Longevity

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