Can buying more and more stuff really make you happier, or is it quietly making life worse? Our modern world pushes the idea that the road to happiness is paved with shopping receipts. Bigger houses, newer phones, more clothes – we’re told these are tickets to a better life. But what if that’s a lie? … Continue reading Why More Stuff Won’t Make You Happy — And What Will
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Graduates Deserve Better: A GAME Plan for a Purpose-Driven Life
The struggles of today’s graduates are well-documented. Headlines highlight rising student debt, stagnant wages, and a lack of jobs that match the promise of university education. A generation of hard-working young people is caught in a cycle of effort without reward, a phenomenon described in China as neijuan, or "involution." It’s a treadmill that leads … Continue reading Graduates Deserve Better: A GAME Plan for a Purpose-Driven Life
Empowering Financial Professionals: Navigating Personal Growth and Purpose Through the Ego-Soul Journey
In the financial services industry, navigating the journey from ego-driven goals to soul-centred purpose can be both challenging and rewarding. Our latest article explores how professionals can embrace personal growth through the stages of individuating, self-actualising, integrating, and ultimately serving. Discover how aligning your career with your values can lead to a life enriched with … Continue reading Empowering Financial Professionals: Navigating Personal Growth and Purpose Through the Ego-Soul Journey
Mary Magdalene: The Original GAME Plan Practitioner
Mary Magdalene, the figure often shrouded in mystery, emerges from ancient texts not just as a disciple but as a visionary. The Gospel of Mary, a powerful work attributed to her, offers a revolutionary perspective on the path to spiritual and personal growth—one that aligns remarkably with the principles of the GAME Plan, guiding individuals … Continue reading Mary Magdalene: The Original GAME Plan Practitioner
Discover Your Core Values with the Schwartz Values Assessment: A Path to More Meaningful Life Decisions
Celebrating World Values Day 2024: Discover Your Core Values with the Schwartz Values Assessment Thursday, 17th October 2024 marks World Values Day, a day dedicated to celebrating and embracing the values that guide us. Values are the passions in our hearts, the motivations behind our actions, and the glue that binds us together as communities. … Continue reading Discover Your Core Values with the Schwartz Values Assessment: A Path to More Meaningful Life Decisions
Discover who you are and why you’re here, by Steve Conley
Question: “Subject: Who is Steve Conley? Hi Steve, I haven’t gone mad, but do you think you should put something out there about you ... No one who doesn’t know you, knows anything about you and what drives you to be the changemaker. Your story is an important one. Just a thought Steve… only a … Continue reading Discover who you are and why you’re here, by Steve Conley
Embracing Ubuntu: A Path to Holistic Life Planning
Introduction In a world increasingly driven by individualism and self-interest, the African philosophy of Ubuntu offers a refreshing and profound alternative. Ubuntu, often translated as "I am because we are," underscores the interconnectedness of humanity and the importance of community, compassion, and mutual respect. This philosophy can be seamlessly integrated into life planning practices, fostering … Continue reading Embracing Ubuntu: A Path to Holistic Life Planning
Book Review: “The Three Domains of Freedom: Each moment is yours, your life is yours, civilisation is yours” by George Kinder
George Kinder’s "The Three Domains of Freedom" is a compelling and profoundly insightful read that captivates from the first page to the last. As a seasoned admirer of Kinder’s work, I found myself engrossed in the book, finishing it in a single day. His engaging writing style and depth of wisdom make it hard to … Continue reading Book Review: “The Three Domains of Freedom: Each moment is yours, your life is yours, civilisation is yours” by George Kinder
Your Money or Your Life: Enjoy Wealth in Every Area of Your Retirement!
By Steve Conley, author of Your Money or Your Life: Unmask the highway robbers-Enjoy wealth in every area of your life Paperback – Illustrated, 6 Jun. 2019. Abstract This article challenges the predominant narrative promoted by financial institutions that emphasise financial preparedness as the cornerstone of retirement satisfaction. Empirical evidence from the National Bureau of Economic … Continue reading Your Money or Your Life: Enjoy Wealth in Every Area of Your Retirement!
“The Paradoxical Commandments” by Dr. Kent M. Keit
"The Paradoxical Commandments" by Dr. Kent M. Keith, penned in 1968, is as follows: People are illogical, unreasonable, and self-centered. Love them anyway. If you do good, people will accuse you of selfish ulterior motives. Do good anyway. If you are successful, you will win false friends and true enemies. Succeed anyway. The good you … Continue reading “The Paradoxical Commandments” by Dr. Kent M. Keit
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