"An open mind is like an open window. It lets the fresh air in." Mike Hernacki - author

For many people this year has been a challenging one. So as we move towards the curtain call for 2024, I'm reminded of the quote often attributed to Steve Jobs: "Some years you win, some years you build character." And I say to that...enough with the character building!

Believe in yourself As 2025 begins to appear on the horizon, it's a great time to start thinking about the new year that is fast approaching and say goodbye to 2024. It's a time to reinvigorate a belief in yourself and what you can achieve. If you've ended the year feeling a

On Trains and Brains "I don't fix problems. I fix my thinking. Then problems fix themselves." (Louise Hay) If you are keen to get serious about your personal development in 2025, we have a cool little booklet to help you do just that! You can keep your thinking on track with

2025: A Year of Freedom Hi everyone This year, I’m not wishing you “more.” More success, more productivity, more achievement - it’s exhausting just thinking about it! Instead, I wish you freedom to: 1. Pause, even when the world says “keep going.” 2. Grow in directions no

Coming to terms with your Shadow, as described by Jung, is the single most important thing you can do to be able to accept all aspects of yourself.

Perfectionism Perfectionism often stems from a fear of failure or criticism, leading people to set unrealistically high standards for themselves. To combat perfectionism in 2025, embrace the idea that mistakes are valuable learning opportunities, not reflections of your worth.

The Power of Education Growing up in South Africa, I spent my early years in corporation flats, what would be called state housing here in New Zealand. Living among lower-income families and some colourful characters from all walks of life taught me a lot about human nature -

Better Man Saw the Robbie Williams biopic Better Man on NYE and it's one of the best movies I've seen in a long time. Emotional, poignant and magnificent - it's worth seeing. The music and acting are brilliant! Congrats to Wētā FX for the fabulous monkey business. 👏

What’s the best life lesson you’ve learned? I’m giving away 10 free copies of my ebook Life Lessons 1: Don't Go to a Dry Well and Other Helpful Truths, and I want to hear from YOU! integro.net.nz/product/life-l… Drop a short comment sharing a life lesson that truly made a difference

Do you feel stuck? In our recently released Life Lessons book, the second chapter focuses on how people get stuck in their lives. We call it the "Velcro Principle" because that stuff sure sticks doesn't it! But putting aside why people can't move forward, what can you do on a

Questions to ponder If you feel stuck in your life, here are some questions to ask yourself that might help you work out what's going on: 1. Where in your life do you feel like you’re not moving forward? 2. What might be contributing to this feeling? 3. Are there any benefits

The problem with social media allowing people to appear virtuous with no consequences is that it also allows the same people to sidestep reality.

Embrace uncertainty, for it is the canvas on which courage paints its boldest strokes.

The quietest moments often whisper the loudest truths if you listen closely.

Kindness is a seed that grows roots deeper than the strongest storms can reach.

Wisdom blooms not from knowing all, but from questioning what you think you know.