Performance Anxiety Can Be Sorted
All of us at some point have to step out of our comfort zone. My general advice to anybody is to accept nothing without exploring all other possible options.
Adversity, and One Suggestion to Fix It
We will all face adversity at some point in our lives. How we choose to respond to it will have a major affect on our happiness, and the happiness of the people who surround us.
Learning From Losing
To order to win, first you must lose, and sometimes many times over.
How Chris Moorman Found Dr. Simpson
This is a testimonial from Chris Moorman, who won a million dollars after his mindset sessions with Dr. Simpson, is a great example of the importance of setting targets not just in one area of your life, but in all of them.
Fight Stress With Process, and Win
Focus on process and let the results take care of themselves. Consider your sport, and list ten daily processes that would define a successful day. Read this article on how this works to improve your results.
Chaos Theory – How We Can Use It For A Richer Life
In 1972, mathematician and meteorologist, Edward Lorenz posed a trick question in his book, Predictability: Does the Flap of a Butterfly’s Wings in Brazil set off a Tornado in Texas?. My guess is ‘Possibly.’ Is it possible that human behaviour can be similarly chaotic, and if so how can we use this information? Read this article to learn all about Chaos theory, and how we can use it in our daily lives for more health, wealth, and happiness.
Five Psychiatric Disorders ‘Linked’
Psychiatric labels are often misleading, and of limited value in developing an accurate diagnosis and treatment plan.
Creativity Hides Where You Least Expect to Find It
Clients often ask me where they can find creativity. I always have a few suggestions to offer. If there is a creative block then by definition they need to do something different.
Fake News and The Psychoic Revolution
Learn how our words are a poor approximation of our thoughts, why we confuse ourselves and others, and why fake news stories are more likely to be believed than true ones.
Karl Morris Interviews Steve About Luck
Steve was interviewed by Karl Morris about luck and elite performance. Karl is one of Europe’s leading Performance Coaches who has worked with and achieved success with SIX Major winners and over a 100 PGA Tour, European Tour, LPGA and Ladies European Tour golfers....Thriving Beyond Stress & Burnout Interview
Welcome to the Story Mill podcast series – Thriving Beyond Stress & Burnout. In this episode, Claire Taylor talks with Mind Coach and Dr. Stephen Simpson. Stephen worked for several years as a medical doctor in war torn Angola and although there were tough days,...
Yes, You Can Train Your Brain
Did you know that your brain is a muscle? Maybe you have heard the saying ‘use it or lose it’ regarding your brain power. You should never underestimate your brain’s power; it is the most remarkable muscle in our body! You will find examples of brain...
7 Proven Mind Secrets For Every Poker Player to Improve their Game
My poker player clients understand the importance of maximising every possible edge, and this includes developing their mental game. If you play poker, you should be doing the same. The following seven proven mind secrets can form the foundation that underpins all of your other strengths – and guess what? They work pretty well in all other areas of life too.
Get Lucky Now Book – The Back Story
This is the back story about why I wrote this book, why I think you should read it, and the benefits that you might expect from it.
Analysis Paralysis
This extract from my putting book explains how to manage ‘Analysis paralysis’ or brain overload.
Control What You Can, And Focus On What You Need To
Again we have an example from golf that we can use in any other setting too. It’s from the PGA Head Professional Mark Peddar’s Regular Column. We all want control, but must accept that there are very few things in life that we can control. This realisation...
Confidence – Remember the Good Times
Remember the Good Times Confidence is a very influential component for getting lucky. Here is another simple technique taken from my book Get Lucky Now that you can practice to attract more confidence into your life. As with most things in life, it will require some...
The Power of Eyes
Developing this skill to read and portray information from eyes is a powerful Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) technique. Understanding and using this technique successfully has been the source of massive results for my clients.
Balancing the Conscious Mind, Unconscious Mind, and the Ego
The power of balancing the conscious mind with the unconscious mind, and managing the ego.
The Power and the Peril of the Way We Speak
This week let’s discuss the way we speak and the power it can bring and the perils to avoid. Professor George Poulos in his book, ‘On the Origins of Human Speech and Language’ writes, “..early Man would have had to rely on an effective medium of communication...
How to ‘Chunk’ up and down to Boost Your Motivation
In my latest podcast episode on Transformation Talk Radio, I discuss a method to boost your motivation. Known as ‘NLP Chunking’, this method involves taking specific information or situations and zooming out to see the bigger picture. It’s a way of shifting...
How to Connect to the Power of Synchronicity
In the latest Transformational Talk Network show, Zen & The Art of NLP, I explain how to connect to the power of synchronicity and put luck on your side.
Do Something You Have Always Wanted To Do
Celebrating my first film; freebies on my YouTube channel; how you can achieve goals without a coach and more!
How to Train Your Reptile Brain
About eight years ago two apparently unconnected events manifested in my life that would significantly change my life, and the way I work as a coach. In retrospect this is definitely an example of a Carl Jung synchronicity. It can change your life too.
The Secret of Andy Murray’s Magic Year
Murray certainly did do something, because in the last year he has won a gold medal in the 2012 Olympics, won his first Grand Slam (US Open), and now Wimbledon. So what has changed? Murray found a new coach, Ivan Lendl, an enigmatic, tough, single-minded former tennis player who won eight grand slams.
How To Resonate For Inspiration
I was working on an important paper, and I wanted to be sure it was as good as it could be. So I needed some help, and Señor Michelangelo was just the man.
Self-Knowledge
Artistotle said, “Knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom.” Without self-knowledge we drift, or even worse, we waste our time and energy on goals that are meaningless or beyond our control. Not much has changed over the last three thousand years.
Put Yourself in the Picture
People with vivid visualisation skills do extremely well, and fortunately these skills can be learnt. So whatever you wish to achieve in life be sure to put yourself in the picture.
Try Being a Hermit for a Few Days
Throughout history people have searched for profound insights through isolation and very often being rewarded. I wondered whether I could be one of them? My earlier experiences were not promising.
Why Clinton & Trump Voters Are Not Crazy
Watch this video, and you will discover why others do not always agree with you, how to connect more effectively with your pets, and much more too.
