Why is Happiness so Hard to Find? | Thirty years ago, I learned some important lessons from a famous motivational speaker. I remember him dressed in his double-breasted suit and Wall Street red [...]
Three Steps to a Meaningful Life – Today | If one thing characterised my mid-40's, it's this question, “Why am I doing this?” Sooner or later, we all arrive at this question, [...]
Get ready for Midlife Tribe on iTunes | I'm so excited I could just about pee myself. When I started Midlife Tribe (originally, Blaze Your Own), my goal was to teach what I'd learned through my [...]
What it Means to Live Authentically | When I was 14, I had a Gucci T-shirt. It wasn't a real one, but it said ‘GUCCI' in big letters on the front, so I thought I looked pretty fancy each [...]
Most of us are Living in a Fog | My family and I just spent a glorious weekend in the Victorian High Country, where we walked through rugged bushland, played simple games by the fire, and [...]
Why I'm Embracing Minimalism | It all started when I was eight – the quest for what I call ‘the relentless pursuit of more'. Last week, I decided it no longer serviced, and that it [...]
I've Decided to Stop Ageing One of my deepest wishes is for my dad to still be around when my son and I begin our camping adventures. Tommy is only six-years-old, but my dad will tick over 81 [...]
Middle-Aged, Married & Mortgaged | Not long ago, I realised I was going to die. I didn’t know when, exactly, but I was sure it would be soon. Before we get to that, though, I need to tell you [...]
Why Working From Home Makes all the Difference If pursuing a side-gig has been on your mind for a while, the biggest obstacle you'll likely face is finding the time to do it. I've always enjoyed [...]
How I Found Time for Me When I was 34, I had a heart attack. I'd just finished an 18-hour stint in front of my computer, trying desperately to satisfy my most vexatious client. He was a real [...]
How to Die With No Regrets You’re flat on your back under a fluorescent light that flickers on and off. Either side are machines that monitor your vital signs through various wires and occasional [...]
