Hello
I hope that you have had a very good year, and that you have achieved at least some of the things that you set out to do, and also that you have had some fun!
I have certainly encountered some wonderful people this year, made new friends and strengthened existing friendships. I have encountered the usual smattering of ego maniacs, hiding behind a facade of integrity and decency. Luckily an earthworm with rabies could spot the telltale signs. So no real harm done apart from disappointment. However some people have been downright inspiring, and have absolutely restored my faith in human nature. You know who you are, and thank you.
This is a very busy time of year for so many people, and the season of goodwill and celebration can, and often does, descend into conflict and stress.
So, I am not going to add to your burden by writing a particularly long article here. I am going to keep things quite pithy, and hopefully thought provoking by providing you with a Christmas hamper filled with two new videos, a podcast, and a radio interview!
Firstly, I would like you to ask yourself the question, ‘What have I actually achieved over the last twelve months?’
What I mean by that is to think beyond the targets and the trinkets. Ask yourself what good have I actually done?
This is explored in a bit more detail in this video:
https://vimeo.com/246991861
And for a slightly longer exploration of the same subject, you can listen to this month’s podcast here:
I would then draw your attention to the impending year known as 2018. What do you hope to achieve? How big are your goals, and how deep are you willing to dig to achieve them.
For a shot of inspiration and a very interesting perspective on resilience, you may want to watch this video:
In 2016 Callum Gathercole became the youngest person ever to row solo across an ocean. In this video he discusses how he managed to keep going. He is an extremely inspiring chap and a great example to us all.
For a more in depth interview with Callum, check out his recent radio interview with friend and colleague Terry Bennett at Abbey 104:
So what might you achieve in 2018 with the right mindset?
Seasons greetings.
Mike