Building a better life
The advise has been everywhere this year. You can’t ignore it. You can see it on the internet, in the newspaper, hear it on the radio, and watch it on the television. Everybody was saying the same thing: ignore the……
Category: Health
Retiring right
The way Australians approach retirement planning is in desperate need of review. If you Google “Retirement in Australia”, the first page is filled with:- Advertisements for places to live in retirement, A Government site that talks about pensions and taxation,……
Just get it tested
The Problem We Face. According to the Cancer Australia website, in 2019 nearly 20,000 Aussie blokes will be diagnosed with prostate cancer. That’s a lot of men. Just to get those figures into perspective, imagine driving to a place thats……
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……
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……
Don’t Just Sit There – Do Something
One thing that has struck me of recent times is that we are all different to each other. When I go to the local mens shed, I see men who know exactly how to use those wood cutting or finishing……
Hosting a BBQ stopper
The Barbecue Stopper. For a few years now, the press in Australia has talked about some political issues as a “barbecue stopper.” What I think that means is, when you are hosting a BBQ with your friends and family, and……
Retiring right
The way Australians approach retirement planning is in desperate need of review. If you Google “Retirement in Australia”, the first page is filled with:- Advertisements for places to live in retirement, A Government site that talks about pensions and taxation,……
Just get it tested
The Problem We Face. According to the Cancer Australia website, in 2019 nearly 20,000 Aussie blokes will be diagnosed with prostate cancer. That’s a lot of men. Just to get those figures into perspective, imagine driving to a place thats……
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……
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……
Don’t Just Sit There – Do Something
One thing that has struck me of recent times is that we are all different to each other. When I go to the local mens shed, I see men who know exactly how to use those wood cutting or finishing……
Hosting a BBQ stopper
The Barbecue Stopper. For a few years now, the press in Australia has talked about some political issues as a “barbecue stopper.” What I think that means is, when you are hosting a BBQ with your friends and family, and……