Total Failure

A quotation commonly attributed to Albert Einstein defines insanity as repeating the same thing multiple times while expecting a different outcome. Milton Friedman observed that, every so often, we should examine the results of policies, regardless of the good...

Outcome vs Intention

There is a great quote by the late economist Milton Freriedman. In fact, quite a lot of good quotes from him. I think the man was a um, a genius. But that's beside the point. One of the great mistakes is to judge policies and programs by their intentions rather than...

Money Talks

A wise senior colleague told me in the 1990s, when I was involved in some medical committees, “Never stand between your colleagues and a barrel of money.” Maybe that’s a little harsh. I think Paul Keating, when he was Prime Minister, made similar observations about...

How To Live In The Now

When most people are asked, “Are you living in the now?” they usually answer by saying I try to. Most people try to, but their past keeps bringing them back to a place that they really don’t want to go.

Time To Be Accountable

Time To Be Accountable

For too long excuses have been made for bad behavior. . It is time for people to be held accountable for decisions and the actions they take.

Sexy Abs Are Made In The Kitchen

Sexy Abs Are Made In The Kitchen

Sexy abs are more than just good looks. A strong, toned core represents good health, proper nutrition and fitness prowess.
And contrary to common believe, sexy abs are not made in the gym.

The Emperors New Clothes – Peer Reviewed

The Emperors New Clothes – Peer Reviewed

One of my favourite parables is that of the Emperors New Clothes. Written in the 1800’s by Hans Christian Andersen, it has never been more apt than today. We are incessantly told that only “wise” people know what is best for us. Anyone who is not sufficiently educated is not supposed to have an opinion.

The Top Seven Ways To Develop Excellence In Your Life

The Top Seven Ways To Develop Excellence In Your Life

No one can be perfect, but each person can be excellent. They can be their most excellent self. In each field of endeavor, there are many ways to develop excellence. Getting to mastery should be a goal of becoming excellent in whatever you do

What Do I Do Next?

What Do I Do Next?

There are connections between wealth and health. It is not a straight line, which says the richer you are the healthier you will be. The late Kerry Packer was for many years Australia’s richest man and yet had a number of serious health issues and ultimately died at...

The Resistance To Change And Healing In Us All

The Resistance To Change And Healing In Us All

Inside each one of us lies images and worldviews, which filter and reshape the “out there” world into our own personal versions of reality. Importantly it is emotions that drive core beliefs rather than rational logic or information.

Reflections On Love And Respect

Reflections On Love And Respect

Love connects us at our foundations – opens us to a full exchange of the best we have to offer each other. Love facilitates selfless states where we become a part of a greater connection and cause – a belonging that is so strong, it melts fear.

Discrimination – The Moral Dimension

Discrimination – The Moral Dimension

There have been a number of news stories concerning children over the last two weeks. They are all separate yet underneath is a theme which ties them all together. There is such a thing as right and wrong.