I've always had a thing for long rides. For me, there was nothing really more satisfying then choosing a destination really far off on the map, planning a route and then heading off as far as I could get. I never picked places that I knew I couldn't make it to, but I did push the limits on some occasions. One of those was my longest ride ever, which was 200km and there is … [Read more...] about How Long Rides Improve Focus

So my colleague almost closed a door on me, while I was still in the doorway.I decided I would try to see the humor in it and what, if anything I could learn from the experience.Here are the results of my torture. Don't Get Stuck in Repeat I got slammed in the door because my friend was solely focused on moving onto the next activity, super-focused. Everyday we go about our … [Read more...] about 3 Lessons Learnt From Getting Slammed in a Door

So I've started to try and tune in to things a little better from day-to-day and yesterday something caught my eye, which opened my mind a little and reminded me of what everyone else is like. Just another day... almost It was just another coffee break. The hill was slightly hidden by the soft mist of light rain. And there was a very clear, very near rainbow, as often happens … [Read more...] about The Story of the Rainbow

I've always said that I have a problem concentrating.I used to blame it on things. I said that University was too boring (I still think so) so I couldn't concentrate. I made excuses like "I just can't concentrate" and more or less have accepted it as the way I am.But I've realized something.Excuses don't helpSo I've started to take some steps to help me concentrate on the … [Read more...] about Concentrate, Dammit!