Category: Blog
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There’s a lot I wish I was better at. But to pick one thing in particular, I wish I was better at practical skills. It probably stems from how I feel about them. It’s a combination of them boring me, meaning I’m not interested in them, which then leads to me not learning enough to…
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Picture the scene. Paris, France, a very long time ago. My toddler self managed to find his way onto the balcony of our flat. I don’t know exactly which floor we lived on, but in my memory, it looked like maybe it was the fourth floor. Edit: Checked with mum, it was the second floor.…
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If you’ve been walking this path with me, you’ll know the mission for 2025 was bold, verging on audacious: The Triple Impact. The goal was to make a significant dent on the music, writing, and website fronts. So, how did we do? We hit a snag. Then another. Then another. 2025 has been tough. Eventually,…
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This is a truly worthwhile exercise; it takes me back. About a decade ago, I ran an experiment where I journalled five things I was grateful for every day for a while. It felt a bit artificial at the start, but by the end, I’d become much more genuine about it, and my spirits were…
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Question: in this world of endless consumption (digital or otherwise), how much of what you’re putting out there actually excites you? Does it still make you feel a buzz of pride even after some time has passed? Don’t get me wrong, not every piece has to be a masterpiece, but sometimes you just know you’ve…
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Are you a noise maker or a signal generator? Have you ever caught yourself recycling the same few ideas? I’m not talking about when you’re simply refining an old idea, adding to it, or ensuring you implement it. I’m talking about those times when you’re genuinely trying to create something new (a fresh perspective, a…
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Sometimes you bite more than you can chew. Sometimes it’s a costly mistake, but at least it tells you what your limits are. This year, armed with a drive unheard of for me, I launched into a multifaceted goal. It would have been attainable if circumstances stayed the same as they were when the goal…
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I’ve grown weary of New Year’s resolutions, and you probably have too. They often promise an overnight transformation, a ‘new you’ that feels more like a myth than a possibility. How do you replicate a total paradigm shift on command? The truth is, that kind of change isn’t the norm. The pressure for that instant…
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Lately, my creative well has felt bone dry. This quarter was quite different from what I’d hoped for, and it led me to make some tough decisions. I decided to shut down Rethink Inspiration and Rethink Entrepreneur. For a while, it felt like I was battling an invisible current, and I just wasn’t winning. Spread…
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We’ve officially hit the halfway point of the year, and it’s the perfect time to reflect on my theme for 2025: “triple impact” across music, writing, and websites. So, how am I doing? I’ve really been striving to walk my talk by being both consistent and prolific. The Music and Story Making Machine So far,…