Each moment we live is unique and unrepeatable. In movies, actors get multiple takes or rehearsals to perfect their performance, life gives us only one chance to make the most of every day. This brings…
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Adaptability and Resilience
The winning combination we often miss. Resilience often gets all the attention and rightly so. Resilience is the capacity to recover quickly from difficulties. Resilient individuals don’t just endure stress and pressure—they learn from these…
‘Hard’ isn’t the bad guy
Resilience isn’t something we always choose. It’s often something we discover through life’s inevitable punches to the face. Whether we like it or not, tough times find us all. If they haven’t found you yet,…
Generational Resilience
I’ve been thinking about what to write in these newsletter editions quite a lot. I’ve got so much I could write about on the topic of Resilience. I don’t need ChatGPT to spit out ideas….
Resilience is a priceless gift!
My wife and I have a combined 30 years of service as first responders, so we know a thing or two about the importance of resilience. Without resilience, quite frankly you won’t last. The years…
Ripple Effect – In Our Boots
One morning, I dragged myself to the front door, exhausted to the point of feeling nauseous, my ears ringing from total fatigue. It had been a long, busy shift the night before. I kicked off…
4th August 2021. Best day ever!
4th August 2021. Best day ever! Becoming a parent is hardBeing a parent is harderNot being a parent when you desperately want to be – the hardest. After thousands of dollars on IVF.In financial trouble….
“Sometimes silence carried more impact than noise.” — Cambria Hebert
There’s a strange, almost haunting silence at certain scenes we respond to. It’s as if everyone present—first responders, bystanders, anyone involved—instinctively recognizes and respects the gravity of what has just happened, especially when the incident…
The best business model of 2024
Become an alpha male “guru.”🤷♂️ Angry young men and alpha male online community groups are on the rise. Fueled by frustration, loneliness, and a sense of disenfranchisement. Many drawn in by the self-proclaimed “alpha male…
Simple Steps for Men’s Health Week
Fellas, we’re 3 days into Men’s Health Week. And, I know, I know…. we don’t like being told what to do. But, I’ve got some simple requests. Tell me to get stuffed if you like….