I went to the effort of running 100km, with the knowledge I’d most likely fail just so I could see what lessons failure has to teach. Here’s what I found out…

When was the last time you felt like this about your work?

New life to some older writing I did to chronicle the making of ‘Attacking Life’. Answering two of the questions that started this whole process; The first is the ‘why’ and the second is understandably the ‘how’.

“Find a journey worthy of your heart and soul” - Seth Godin

100km in 14 hours and 24 minutes of sunlight.

Well, that’s the plan anyway…

“Ecstasy is really the result of our limited ability to concentrate” - George Mumford

Let me explain my absence. It’s not what you think…

Also, I’m now “turning pro” and implementing an off-season. It will all make sense soon

“I Will” - Brett Connellan

A beter way to podcast…

“The Cynicism Safety Blanket” - Chris Williamson

Become A Keynote Speaker. A guide, kind of.

“Keep going! You’re almost there!” - Sydney Marathon Support Crew

R U OK DAY is often a day in the calendar that I find myself really looking forward to. This is mainly to do with the importance of the day itself but as these days have come and gone and I’ve found myself speaking at different places all over the country, it has started to become a significant day of reflection.

“I live freely under my banner! But I also accept all my responsibilities” - Captain Harlock

Last night was amazing! I’ve already written about the surprising nature of smaller, more community-focused events and how they tend to bring a very personal connection that I find extremely valuable as a speaker. The event I spoke at last night was the perfect example of this.

“Don’t let effort be the reason something doesn’t work”

There was a time in my life where the prospect of spending 7 minutes up on stage speaking to a large group of people would have seemed like a truly impossible task. What would I talk about? What if I forgot my presentation? What if I look like an idiot?

“Being the richest man in the cemetery doesn’t matter to me. Going to bed at night saying we’ve done something wonderful...that’s what matters to me.” - Steve Jobs

What you see in the photo above is quite a stark contrast to the audiences I’ve been speaking to over the past month or so. This is not a huge auditorium, there’s no projector screens, no concierge, no professional lighting… And I absolutely love it!

“Seek first to understand before being understood.”

Thought meets application.