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How do you finish a long March? Put one foot in front of the other… til you get there.
The End of a Busy Year: A New Start with Meaningful Aspirations As another year draws to a close, we often find ourselves reflecting on...

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Dec 31, 20243 min read


My Christmas wish for you
A Reflection on Renewal and Peace this Christmas Eve As the year draws to a close and Christmas Day approaches, I find myself in a...

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Dec 24, 20242 min read


It’s ok to be a WIP
The Stages of Mastery: Embracing the Journey of Being a Work in Progress Mastery is often seen as a destination—something to be achieved...

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Dec 18, 20243 min read


Make Today the First Day of the Rest of Your Life
Every day is a fresh start. It’s a chance to rewrite your story, to course-correct, or to continue building a version of yourself that...

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Dec 8, 20243 min read


Responsibility and Accountability
The Importance of Responsibility and Accountability in Leadership and Life In both our personal and professional lives, responsibility...

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Dec 6, 20243 min read


Train as you fight
Train as You Survive: Adapting the Military’s “Train as You Fight” Philosophy for Bushcraft and Survival In military operations, the...

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Dec 4, 20243 min read


Developing Self-Efficacy
How to Visualize Yourself and Develop Self-Efficacy: A Guide to Unlocking Your Full Potential In a world that constantly challenges our...

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Nov 29, 20244 min read


Attitude Determines Altitude
Flying High with a Positive Perspective Life is like flying an airplane: sometimes, the skies are clear and the view is beautiful; other...

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Nov 14, 20243 min read


Volunteering is personal development
Volunteering is often thought of as a way to give back, but it’s also a powerful way to build personal resilience, capability, and...

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Nov 10, 20242 min read


Building self confidence while learning bush skills
How Everyday Bushcraft Helps Develop a Sense of Control and Confidence Through the 5 Core Skills In today’s fast-paced, technology-driven...

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Nov 1, 20243 min read


Kaizen and the small steps
Embracing Kaizen: How Small Steps Can Lead to Big Success In a world obsessed with quick fixes and overnight transformations, there’s an...

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Oct 29, 20243 min read


Shu Ha Ri
Blog Post: The ‘Shu, Ha, Ri’ Path to Skill Mastery: What Bushcraft Teaches Us About Growth In our journey to develop skills—whether in...

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Oct 25, 20244 min read


Hold Fast matey !
Hold Fast: Navigating Pressure and Stress in Work and Life Like an Old Sailor The phrase “Hold Fast” traces back to the age of sail,...

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Oct 24, 20243 min read


Tough Conversations
Tough Conversations in Everyday Bushcraft: Why You Shouldn’t Avoid Them Looking after yourself is important, but self-care shouldn’t come...

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Oct 19, 20242 min read


The pleasure of Camp cooking
The Amazing Variety of Damper Recipes and the Joy of Camp Cooking There’s something incredibly satisfying about camp cooking. The crackle...

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Oct 16, 20243 min read


Bushcraft and Budo
Martial Arts and Everyday Bushcraft: A Journey of Skill, Repetition, and Self-Discovery Learning a martial art is a deeply transformative...

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Oct 12, 20244 min read
Your life is your greatest project
Using PMBOK to Steer Your Life Project to Success Project management is not just for businesses; it can be a valuable framework for...

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Oct 10, 20244 min read


The four stages of competence
"Repetition is the Mother of Skill": Navigating the Stages of Learning to Build Confidence, Resilience, and Courage I was recently...

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Oct 8, 20244 min read


Act Now, Perfect Later: Life Lessons from Adrian Monk
What Monk Can Teach Us About Letting Go of Perfection and Acting in the Moment The TV series Monk , starring Tony Shalhoub as Adrian...

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Oct 5, 20244 min read


Accept the Best Possible Landing
Accept the Best Possible Landing: Resilience in Times of Stress and Limited Control In the world of parachuting, "accept the best...

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Oct 3, 20244 min read
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