Carl Jung & Synchronicity
Psychologist Carl Jung viewed luck as synchronicity, and described luck as a meaningful coincidence. So he, like me, believed that luck is not entirely random.
Why We Love Myelin
Myelin can raise your game to new heights. A medical encyclopedia would define Myelin as a lipid layer, or sheath that forms around nerves, including those in the brain and spinal cord and it’s function is to allow electrical impulses to transmit quickly and...
Aesop Therapy – Introduction and the Fox and Grapes
There are many reasons why Aesop’s stories have resonated so strongly with people of all ages and all cultures for at least 2,500 years.
Every story has at least one powerful point which I can use in my work with elite performers. Everybody has the potential to be an elite performer in at least one area of their life, so these videos are well worth checking out.
“The Power of Intuition” on Transformational Talk Radio
Did you know that many people rely heavily on their intuition and are convinced it works for them? They know there is a big difference between what they think, and what they know.
Reptile Relaxation Reflex
The work I did whilst filming with a dragon lizard gave me ideas for a revolutionary technique that I could use with my clients. We have had some incredible successes since then. I call it the reptile relaxation reflex.
Bring Life to Your Goal
Make your goal a means to an end and the result of doing other things skillfully along the way. When you reach your goal, do not be surprised when you look back and realize that the real fun was the journey, not the destination.
Medical Spontaneous Remissions
In this video Dr. Simpson explores the scientific background to spontaneous remissions. These are unexplained recoveries from serious illness, such as cancer and HIV infections. How common are they, and how do they arise?
Infinite Intelligence
Many people throughout the ages have believed in the existence of infinite intelligence, although they might have used different words to describe it. They feel that their best achievements have more to do with outside forces than their own undoubted ability. If this...
The 10,000 Hours Myth
My clients are posting huge international successes, and these do not happen without a lot of effort by both coach and client. These are the two comments that recur time and time again in my discussions about luck to the point where they become worrying. The harder...
How to Choose a Wonderful Goal
This blog continues examining the differences between a congruent goal and the ones that we choose for the wrong reasons. Goals are critical. If you do not know where you are going, then any road will take you there; it will be a long journey, and it may not be a happy one. The shortest route lies in choosing the correct goal.
Who Do I Know Who Has All the Skills I will Need?
A visualization technique to learn from the best. You do not need to know this person directly. It could be a famous celebrity, scientist, or sports personality. This exercise will help you to gain an understanding of the skills you need and the confidence to use them.
Use Your Mantra & Get Lucky
I thought it might help to summarise why the mantra is important to all my clients. A mantra is just a few sentences that is your game plan. It is what you take to work each day, take to the sports arena, or use with your friends and families. Although the concept...Aesop Therapy – The Curious Story of the Gullible Weasel, and the Quick witted Bat
This is the curious story of the gullible weasel, and the quick witted bat. Planning and preparation works well most of the time, but sometimes we need to rip up the rule book and improvise. It might make the difference between life and...Aesop Therapy – The charcoal burner and the fuller was not a match made in heaven
The charcoal burner and the fuller lived in the same village and became friends. However there very different jobs placed a limit on their friendship. Whether this limit was real or imagined is the question? As usual with Aesop there are several different conclusions...Aesop Therapy – The vicious dog not saved by the bell
Sometimes a reward may not be what it seems. A badge of honour can in reality be a badge of dishonour to everybody else. You might say the vicious dog got what he deserved. Or you might feel sorry for him perhaps?Aesop Therapy – The cat that tried to change its spots
There is a popular saying that if something sounds too good to be true it probably is. I prefer to look on the bright side of life, and at least consider anything that looks good. On this occasion the mice were correct, and were not fooled by the cat’s clumsy...Aesop Therapy – The Vicious Cat and the Mice with their Cunning Plan
The mice had suffered enough and they really had to take action. They called an Extraordinary General Meeting to discuss how to deal with the vicious cat. They came up with a cunning plan but unfortunately forgot one critical detail. We often make the same mistake...Blog July 2018 – Birmingham Buses
I went to medical school in Birmingham, and what a wonderful city it was and still is. However the bus service in those days had a mind of its own. A common expression was, “This is just like a Birmingham bus. You wait hours for one, and then six turn up at...Aesop Therapy – The farmer, the goose, and the golden egg
Perhaps we should truly value what we already have, rather than think too much about what we want in the future? Not for the first time less is often more.
Motivation and Determination
Motivation and determination are often used interchangeably and are important for success in life. But there are some key differences between the two.
