Half Man Half Noodle

  • If I had to write now

    I would write about how uncomfortable it is sitting on the ground and typing. Something is tight. It’s in my lower back. Muscle not spine. I read a lot about the body and at the minute it’s Kelly and Juliet Starretts “Built To Move.” At times I even put the words into practice. Now is…

  • How to compete

    What do you call a non-competitive person? A loser, that’s what! Visualise a loser right now. Your neighbour. Your cousin. Your co-worker. Going nowhere with their life. They gave up on themselves a long time ago. No desire to get better. Johnny hasn’t had a job in over 5 years, he still lives at home…

  • The day I stopped caring

    I went from being anxious to relaxed in one afternoon, after realising it doesn’t matter. To save you time, i’ll tell you why. Stress about what upskill will enhance your wealth or don’t. Enjoy being on the couch, or don’t. Continue to worry. It really doesn’t matter. The worry doesn’t change the future, only action…

  • How is this creating a better future

      “This”, is whatever you’re doing. Reading this. How is reading this creating a better future? Or at least, how do you think this will help. If it allows you to reframe how you think, then that, may allow you to make better decisions in the future. Maybe. Nothing is certain but at least have intent….

  • Pessimists sound smart but optimists make money

    Not only make more money but live longer and happier lives. So what do you gain from being pessimistic? Seeing why things will fail seems logical but being optimistic yields better results. It allows you to see open doors you didn’t realise existed. It’s being solution focused. Next time you feel yourself being pessimistic, imagine…

  • Happiness is a choice

    “To live is the rarest thing in the world. Most people exist, that is all” – Oscar Wilde Post-holiday depression is a privilege. How fortunate we even get a holiday. Whether thats a trip to a warmer climate, a break from work or simply an adventure. It’s much harder to remember that privilege when you…