How do you know if you’re creatively satisfied?
What would you say makes something satisfying for you? How do you recognise that you’re satisfied? It’s not always easy to answer those questions. It’s…
There’s No One To Blame But You – The True Power of Positive Thinking
Like other self-help gurus of the time, Norman Vincent Peal targeted the lonely travelling salesman. But his message was also marketed to corporate executives, who…
Finding Success Close-In
How do you tend to define success? Is it an external outcome you pursue, or is it something personal you feel ‘close in’? I’ve been…
Do You Tend To Stumble Into Things?
Do you find that some of your most meaningful and important endeavours are accidental? Tuula and I unexpectedly made two short horror films earlier this…
Is Coaching Really a Pyramid Scheme?
With increasing regularity, I see posts on social media criticising coaching as a pyramid scheme or defending it against such accusations. As people tend to…
The Religion of Positive Thinking
The Power of Positive Thinking promised liberation from feelings of inferiority and self-doubt. But did it simply deliver us a new set of demands and…
Using Mini Zines to Make Connections
This is Part 3 of a short series where I’m sharing how I’ve been using mini zines to generate ideas, make connections, and get accidentally…
Does it Feel Like Winning a Silver or Losing a Gold? (A Ridiculous Question?)
In this episode of The Gentle Rebel Podcast, I explore something that happened yesterday. I had another episode planned for this week, but I put…
Brainstorming Ideas and Questions With Mini-Zines
Here is a follow-up to my previous video, in which I explored how I use foldable mini-zines to generate creative ideas. This time, I share…
Why Is It So Hard to Say “I Don’t Know”?
“How do you tend to respond when you do not know?” We had this question in our Journal Circle a couple of weeks ago. It’s…