“Depression is the inability to construct a future.” – Rollo May A recent article in Futurism, now circulating widely, tells the tragic story of a young man in the grip of mental illness who was fatally shot by police after spiralling into delusional thinking involving ChatGPT. The piece is titled: "Man Killed by Police After … Continue reading When AI Is Not the Enemy: A Human-Centred Response to Mental Health and ChatGPT
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Fractional Working and the GAME Plan: A New Human Capital Strategy for Holistic Wealth
In today’s fast-changing world, traditional career paths are being replaced by agile, purpose-driven models of work. One of the most exciting trends reshaping the professional landscape is fractional working—a human capital strategy that’s not only thriving in C-suites but also aligning perfectly with the values of a holistic GAME Plan. At the Academy of Life … Continue reading Fractional Working and the GAME Plan: A New Human Capital Strategy for Holistic Wealth
From Fear to Future: Why Mental Health Needs a GAME Plan
“Depression is the inability to conceive a future.” — Rollo May War. Crisis. Collapse.Every day, our screens beam scenes of conflict and catastrophe into our living rooms. World leaders stoke division and weaponise fear, leaving millions frozen by uncertainty. The result? Not just anxiety, not just disillusionment—but widespread depression. And, tragically, a future we stop … Continue reading From Fear to Future: Why Mental Health Needs a GAME Plan
As You Think, So Shall It Be: Awakening Through the Book of Earth
"You are the bridge between the stars and Earth’s next Golden Age." We are living in times of profound polarity — where tyranny wields fear as a weapon, and the illusion of separation grows thick like smoke. Yet just beyond the veil, something ancient stirs. It is not destruction that calls us now, but remembrance. … Continue reading As You Think, So Shall It Be: Awakening Through the Book of Earth
3,000 Years of Natural Wisdom: The Ancient Roots of Modern Life Planning
“There is nothing new under the sun.” — Ecclesiastes 1:9 What if the most effective life planning system of our time isn’t new at all? What if the roadmap to purpose, prosperity, and peace has been with us for over 3,000 years—embedded in the rhythms of the Earth, encoded in myth, and quietly passed down … Continue reading 3,000 Years of Natural Wisdom: The Ancient Roots of Modern Life Planning
When the Good Guys Get Attacked: Navigating Suspicion in Victim Support Groups
“In times of universal deceit, telling the truth is a revolutionary act.” — George Orwell The Challenge of Helping When you’ve devoted your life to helping victims of financial crime, you expect resistance from institutions—the banks, the regulators, the legal walls that protect the powerful. You don’t expect resistance from the victims themselves. But that’s … Continue reading When the Good Guys Get Attacked: Navigating Suspicion in Victim Support Groups
“Putting Profits Before People”: Lords Demand FOS Rollback to Serve the Growth Agenda
“Justice should never be an obstacle to growth. But neither should growth be a justification for erasing justice.” Yesterday’s report from the House of Lords Financial Services Regulation Committee confirms what many of us have suspected: consumer advocacy is once again under threat—not by accident, but by design. In a sweeping call for reform, the … Continue reading “Putting Profits Before People”: Lords Demand FOS Rollback to Serve the Growth Agenda
Bridging the Retirement Divide — Or Deepening It?
The financial press is sounding the alarm — but is it ringing it for the right reasons? A recent FT Advice article titled “Bridge the retirement divide: millions risk falling through the cracks” paints a familiar picture: widespread financial fragility, inadequate pension savings, and a generation unprepared for retirement. But beneath the surface, the real … Continue reading Bridging the Retirement Divide — Or Deepening It?
🛡️ How to Avoid Being a Victim of Investment Fraud:
By Steve Conley, Academy of Life Planning In 2024, according to UK Finance’s annual fraud report, investment fraud losses in the UK soared to £649 million—a stark reminder that no one is immune, and that fraud is evolving faster than most protections can keep up. What’s most alarming? Fewer scams, higher losses. Case numbers are … Continue reading 🛡️ How to Avoid Being a Victim of Investment Fraud:
🚨 The Growth Agenda That Shrinks the Economy: Why Rachel Reeves’ City-Centric Strategy Is Failing Britain
"When those in power mistake trickle-down promises for policy, the only thing that trickles is hardship." April’s GDP figures are in—and they make for grim reading. A 0.3% contraction in the UK economy, worse than expected, has put paid to any illusions that the Government’s “growth agenda” is delivering for the people. The contraction comes … Continue reading 🚨 The Growth Agenda That Shrinks the Economy: Why Rachel Reeves’ City-Centric Strategy Is Failing Britain
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