I often talk about mistakes in life and mistakes in sport. Any mistake you make in sport can be corrected within minutes, and if not in the current game, then a week later in the next game. Life is a little more unforgiving; it can take you weeks, months, or even years to correct a mistake. Therefore, it is crucial…
One of the very few things I can claim that I am good at is discipline. I suspect my many years in boarding school shaped me and made me a very disciplined person in general. I must admit that corporal punishment played a big role in keeping me in line and on time. It doesn’t make it right or wrong,…
This year marks the halfway mark in my life on earth. Only joking, but I am turning 50 in March, and suddenly I start looking differently at my goals for 2025. I was at a funeral early in January and we celebrated a friends fathers’ life. It made me think a little bit about what people will say at my…
In this ever-changing world, there is a massive shift toward adaptability, and being able to process these changes in a very short period of time is crucial. Despite this continuous barrage of change, many people still long for consistency and find solace in simplifying their lives, not complicating them. I think COVID-19 had a huge impact on people’s outlook regarding…
If you read my blogs regularly, you’ll be aware of my love for quotes. This week, I am writing about the power of gratitude, and I want to start this blog with a quote: “Gratitude and attitude are not challenges; they are choices.” This means that you and I have a choice every single day: whether we will be grateful…
I have always been fascinated by athletes who are at the top of their game. It is incredible to see how they perform weekly, monthly, yearly, and, in some instances, for a decade. Although I have never had the privilege of meeting any international athletes, I do know a few local athletes who have been very successful on the international…
