Successful Retirement Step 1.
Retirement is the one time in our life when we are forced to decide what is important to us. When we worked, we managed to do things that at least someone in the universe thought was important. We either went……
Category: Doing LIfe
Facing Reality
Marriages. I have married around 30 women in my time. That’s a lot of women for one bloke. And of those I’ve kept up with, most are happy with their husbands (who I also married at the time). You see……
Our Problem
Australia Beats the US. If you live in Australia, I’m sure you’ve seen that ad on TV recently that claims Aussies spend more on cosmetic surgery than Americans. Now we Australians are usually into beating the US in whatever we……
Find a Mate and Have a Go
Wayne Alcorn, speaking at a mens conference, pointed to the story from the bible of Jonathan and his armour bearer whom he called by the very Australian names of “Johnno” and “Wassa.” Their story is in the bible in a book……
English Teaching #3
Wet greetings from Colombia! Yes, it is the wet season here and temperatures have recently dropped a bit. I only have to put the fan on occasionally at night now, but still need it during the day. During this time of……
Going Somewhere
In his book the 7 habits of highly successful people, Stephen Covey tells us high on our list we should “begin with the end in mind” He says imagine entering a church in your best clothes, walking down the aisle……
Andy’s Story
It’s Now Two Years. Two years ago I said farewell to my office and colleagues to begin a journey of caring, full time, for my wife. It will come as no surprise that a career as a full time carer……
Overcoming Conflict
The Big Question. Let me start with a question for you… Have ever been mad at anyone?If you answered “yes” this is the right story for you. If you answered “no” maybe you should look for a story on telling……
Read Something Worthwhile
A Book that Changes You. Have you ever read a book that’s left a lasting impression on you? It may have been a self help book. Or a book of encouraging thoughts when you were in a down place. Or……
Six things to do for a great retirement
Stop spending money on what you don’t need! So many of us believe the advertisements that talk about how we will run out of money if we retire with insufficient cash. They want to raise your anxiety that you might run……
Facing Reality
Marriages. I have married around 30 women in my time. That’s a lot of women for one bloke. And of those I’ve kept up with, most are happy with their husbands (who I also married at the time). You see……
Our Problem
Australia Beats the US. If you live in Australia, I’m sure you’ve seen that ad on TV recently that claims Aussies spend more on cosmetic surgery than Americans. Now we Australians are usually into beating the US in whatever we……
Find a Mate and Have a Go
Wayne Alcorn, speaking at a mens conference, pointed to the story from the bible of Jonathan and his armour bearer whom he called by the very Australian names of “Johnno” and “Wassa.” Their story is in the bible in a book……
English Teaching #3
Wet greetings from Colombia! Yes, it is the wet season here and temperatures have recently dropped a bit. I only have to put the fan on occasionally at night now, but still need it during the day. During this time of……
Going Somewhere
In his book the 7 habits of highly successful people, Stephen Covey tells us high on our list we should “begin with the end in mind” He says imagine entering a church in your best clothes, walking down the aisle……
Andy’s Story
It’s Now Two Years. Two years ago I said farewell to my office and colleagues to begin a journey of caring, full time, for my wife. It will come as no surprise that a career as a full time carer……
Overcoming Conflict
The Big Question. Let me start with a question for you… Have ever been mad at anyone?If you answered “yes” this is the right story for you. If you answered “no” maybe you should look for a story on telling……
Read Something Worthwhile
A Book that Changes You. Have you ever read a book that’s left a lasting impression on you? It may have been a self help book. Or a book of encouraging thoughts when you were in a down place. Or……
Six things to do for a great retirement
Stop spending money on what you don’t need! So many of us believe the advertisements that talk about how we will run out of money if we retire with insufficient cash. They want to raise your anxiety that you might run……