Burning Issues

Burning Issues - #85

In this episode, I look back on 2025 and give my thoughts on having written and lived 3x goals for the last 1/3 of 2025.

In this episode, I reflect on a new hire in my core business and the positive impact she has made in her first week (you know who you are!).Just shows the real difference a positive and can-do attitude can make to your life both personally and professionally.

Time and time again, this maxim is proven out in my life.Those chance meetings you take, the time you had that coffee, that leads to something extraordinary happening that you could never have accounted for.That's why, as part of your week, you should push yourself to meet new people and say yes to opportunities that, on face value, perhaps aren't something you would normally agree to be involved with; you never know where it may lead.

You can be having a great day then one negative thing happens and causes you to view the whole rest of the day and activities prior to as negative.Be mindful and careful of this each and every day.

In this episode, which is longer than usual, I discuss in depth my views on the fact that the world and each one of us has become more intolerant of each other’s differing opinions than ever before. I originally was going to make this video after the Charlie Kirk assassination; however, then in my local community, the Heaton Park synagogue was attacked by nothing short of a terrorist, and so I felt it was important to air my views.We exist in echo chambers on social media and seem to be irritated by the slightest difference of opinion, rather than opening a debate and allowing ourselves to be challenged and our thoughts, opinions, and positions to be changed or at least amended with new perspectives and information.

In this video, I discuss a common theme in modern day life where we have so many competing priorities that it's hard to focus on what matters to us most.As the title says, you can do whatever you want in life, but you cannot do everything that life has to offer so choose wisely.#burningissues #life #vlog #anything #everything

To really achieve the pinnacle of success in any endeavour, you really must embrace an all-in approach.On this episode I discuss what that needs to me.#allin #vlog #burningissues

In this episode, I talk about the challenge that I certainly deal with of negative self talk. Is it an entrepreneurial curse or something deeper in the human psyche?

What does a casino have in common with business/life?

Golf can be viewed as a really useful analogy for business and life, in this video I discuss my thoughts on this.Do you agree, did I miss anything?

Fear is a very powerful emotion that can stop you from achieving things, trying things and moving forwards.In this video I discuss my thoughts on the matter.

It's amazing how quickly your life can change, when you just look at it differently and focus on all the positives.You're not ignoring negatives, you're just choosing to not out-weight them against all that is good in your life.There's almost always a positive way to view things, taking this approach will lead to a better life in general.

Comparing and contrasting our lives, especially on consuming social media can be a recipe for disaster for our own happiness.

If you have read or listened or watched all the motivational videos out there, you'd be fooled to believe that life should be hard and difficult and challenging, and you should never ever enjoy anything. Nothing could be further from the truth. Yes, to achieve greatness, takes sacrifice, dedication, control and discipline, but if you're not having fun on the way you are simply doing it wrong. #burningissues #motivate #inspire #motivation #inspiration #havefun #fun

Emotions come and go. Let them pass, rather than fighting against them. A key principle from Buddhism. #burningissues #motivate #inspire #motivation #inspiration #letitpass #emotion #emotions #buddhism #buddhist

This video is me being raw about a chapter in my story, in the hope that it will inspire and motivate you. #burningissues #motivate #inspire #motivation #inspiration #overcomeobstacles #overcome #mentalhealth #chapter #mystory #achieve #dream #burningdesire

It's a simple reframing but it will radically change your approach to life as a whole. Each problem in front of you is just another hurdle you will find a way to jump over, or you won't first time and subsequently learn why and make the necessary adjustments for your next shot at it. #burningissues #motivate #inspire #motivation #inspiration #problem #problemsolving #problems #solution #solutions #opportunity #overcomeobstacles #overcome

We live on this planet for a very finite amount of time. If you want something badly enough, do it/start today, quit waiting for another tomorrow. #burningissues #motivate #inspire #motivation #inspiration #time #doitnow #action #stopwaiting

Most of us complain about stress, maybe we aren't all aware that it can cause up to 90% of all illnesses. In this episode, I talk about this and offer my thoughts on how you can minimise the downsides of stress, whilst being realistic about the peaks and troughs of life. #burningissues #motivate #inspire #motivation #inspiration #stress #killer #minimise #illness #life #peaks #troughs

I've been doing some thinking and helping a few people this week and I've come up with this analogy. When we as humans are feeling low, perhaps depressed or any sustained period of negativity, we tend to go into our shells, isolate ourselves, and effectively put ourselves into a voluntary state of solitary confinement. See the problem with this, is that in a prison setting (where everything is stripped away from you in order to punish), the worst punishment that can be inflicted is solitary confinement. Therefore voluntarily putting yourself into this state is a recipe for disaster. The reason this is such a significant punishment, is that humans require social interaction and connection, without that we all suffer. Just look at Covid and how a huge majority of people suffered mentally, for a real life lesson. That's not to say that sometime alone isn't a good thing, it is a good thing to be able to be with oneself, with one's thoughts and give yourself time to breathe, reflect, relax and recharge. However, if this reclusiveness should last too long (and only the individual can truly know when enough is enough), the consequences are extremely severe. In an age of social media, Apple Vision Pro and more technology to "connect" us, we must to be hyperaware that whilst technological connection is fantastic in many ways, it is no replacement for face to face "in person" interactions. In fact is very dangerous as it lulls us into thinking we are creating deep and meaningful connections, which we are not, leading to more voluntary solitary confinement as we don't need to leave our house for any reason anymore. #burningissues #motivate #inspire #motivation #inspiration #humanity #connection #social #socialmedia #negative #negativity #interaction #prison #solitaryconfinement #workfromhome #applevisionpro #ar #vr

Building on last week's Burning Issues where I talked about discipline, boundaries are a major element in order to focus and rest effectively. Personal and professional boundaries within themselves are one thing, as are the boundaries between our personal lives as a whole and our work personas. As more of us blur the lines by both working from home and also the 'always on' mentality where emails, WhatsApp, Slack etc constantly ping away in effect hijacking your attention (as my friend put it), boundaries have become a necessity. You should protect and defend your boundaries and your time as if your life depended on them, as it actually does. #burningissues #motivate #inspire #motivation #inspiration #time #money #discipline #selfdiscipline #structure #generaldirectionoftravel #positive #achieve #achievement #achievements #boundaries #boundary #worklifebalance #worklife #personal #professional #entrepreneur #entrepreneurship #business #businessowner

Rarely if ever do you find a successful person or endeavour where discipline was not a key ingredient. In order to continue on your positive general direction of travel, you need to take a hard look at yourself in the mirror and structure your day properly to achieve great things. #burningissues #motivate #inspire #motivation #inspiration #time #money #discipline #selfdiscipline #structure #generaldirectionoftravel #positive #achieve #achievement #achievements

Actions that warrant instant results are usually unhealthy for you, and even if they aren't they don't lead to the game-changing and life-altering transitions we are after. Look at a lottery millionaire vs. an entrepreneur who failed multiple times to be eventually rewarded decades later with an exit. Who do you think will be more grateful, respect the result more and have long lasting joy? The trick is to be patient and have faith in what you are doing. Follow the general direction of travel and commit to this course for decades. That's how to really live life to the fullest, you'll savour the challenge because the instant result is not what your chasing. #burningissues #motivate #inspire #motivation #inspiration #time #money #freedom #dailyhabits #decades #decade #longprocess #patience #takeyourtime #stoprushing #dontrush

Stop chasing money and instead strive daily towards achieving more time freedom. #burningissues #motivate #inspire #motivation #inspiration #time #money #timefreedom #freedom #retirement #dailyhabits

Life always throws challenges our way. How you deal with them, defines your success. #burningissues #motivate #inspire #motivation #inspiration #success #failure #newyear #uncertainty #challlenge #challenges #accomplishment #accomplishments #achievement #achievements

What a year. I thought I'd capture some of the highlights and perhaps showcase a message that some accomplishments aren't the ones that you set as goals (as much as I hate that term) at the beginning of the year, they can simply be improvements in your overall wellbeing and character. #burningissues #motivate #inspire #motivation #inspiration #yearreview #yearrecap #highlights #accomplishment #accomplishments #achievement #achievements

I recently went through a few days of negative self-talk, I thought I'd share my reflections on that and how it's just a fact of life we have to get comfortable with or else it will take hold of you and shape your existence. #burningissues #motivate #inspire #motivation #inspiration #negativity #negativethoughts #negativethinking #selftalk #burnout

Nothing lasts forever. For that reason, it is vital that we learn to lean into and embrace change, rather than resist it and wish we could go backwards. #burningissues #motivate #motivation #inspire #inspiration #change #leanintochange #leanin

Being Movember when guys and maybe some girls grow moustaches in aid of Men's Health, I thought I'd talk a little about how simply giving your friends and family a quick check in call for a hello and catchup might just help alleviate the frightening statistics: Every Minute of Every Day, One Man Dies via Suicide. Men Account for 69% of All Suicides. #burningissues #movember #menshealth #mentalhealth #suicide #suicideprevention #pickupthephone #makethatcall #friends #family

Find your purpose and your whole life will change for the better. #burningissues #entrepreneur #inspiration #motivate #inspire #motivate #purpose

Always present the best version of yourself, as you never know where a chance meeting might lead. #burningissues #entrepreneur #inspiration #motivation #motivate #inspire #opportunity #opportunities #business

One of the most determining factors in the success or failure of anything. A key point paradoxically however, is knowing what is worth fighting for and when to change course. #burningissues #entrepreneur #inspiration #motivation #motivate #inspire #perseverance #persevere

It's Jewish New Year, seasons are changing and Q4 is upon us. This led me to think about how we all wait until New Year to set out our new intentions and well I hate the word, but goals also. However, what most of us don't then do, is periodically check in as to how we are doing both against our vision but also mentally, emotionally, physically and financially. #entrepreneur #inspiration #motivate #checkin #checkinwithyourself #personaldevelopment #personalgrowth

As my grandparent's celebrate an incredible milestone of 65 YEARS OF MARRIAGE, I thought this message was extremely timely. In today's society, we are often told whether implicitly or explicitly that we should go it alone. Whether it's not to get married, the work from home culture, influencers or through the use of technology. In actual fact, this leads to mass isolation and we must remember that the whole is greater than the sum of it's parts. In that way, form long lasting partnerships that can allow you to flourish both personally and professionally. #burningissues #inspiration #motivation #entrepreneur #mindset #motivate #partnership #partnerships #marriage #businesspartnerships #businesspartner #sumisgreaterthantheparts

Today more than ever, our lives are scheduled to the second. Remember to create moments by doing something a little different and spur of the moment from time to time. #burningissues #inspiration #motivation #entrepreneur #mindset #motivate #spotaneity #takeaction #takeactionnow #schedule #calendar #spurofthemoment

Timing is everything, or so they say. I disagree with that statement, you make things the right timings when you act upon opportunities via instinct. Only later will you say, 'Ah, it was fortuitous timing'. How many other people were at the right time and right place but only a handful succeeded. Why? I give my view in the video. #burningissues #inspiration #motivation #entrepreneur #mindset #motivate #timing #opportunity #timingiseverything #instinct #takeaction #takeactionnow

Struggle is something that should be embraced and celebrated. It is what makes that feeling of accomplishment so sweet. #burningissues #inspiration #motivation #mindset #motivate #entrepreneur #struggle #embracethestruggle #persevere #keepgoing #keepmovingforwards

With the British Open Golf Championship reaching its climax today, I thought the golf term 'bounceback ability' would tie in nicely with a vital component in your mental arsenal. #burningissues #inspiration #motivation #mindset #motivate #entrepreneur #golf #bounceback #bouncebackability #persevere #keepgoing #keepmovingforwards

Reflecting on past events can aide in future progress towards the general direction of travel you are striving towards. #burningissues #inspiration #motivation #mindset #motivate #entrepreneur #power #reflection

Three key principles I like to use/think about constantly when dealing with emotions: 1) You cannot selectively minimise emotions (Brené Brown) 2) Sitting with emotions, not questioning them or fighting against them (Buddhist teaching) 3) Being selective about what you care about (Mark Manson - Author of the Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck) #burningissues #feel #feeling #emotion #emotions #brenebrown #brenébrown #markmanson #buddhism #buddhist

After spending an incredible week with old friends and making new ones (you know who you are - das Fräulein) , plus an evening with one of my best buddies back in Manchester, I came back to the realisation as to what true friendship means. True friendship to me, means the ability to do absolutely nothing with someone you want to be around and just hanging out, talking, drinking coffee and just enjoying one another’s presence. Crucially without the need to be in a certain environment (be it a club, a fancy restaurant or playing sports etc.) or under the influence of any substances. #burningissues #truefriendship #truefriends #dasfräulein #fräulein #fraulein #manchester #chill #spendingtime #qualitytime

It's simple, help others where and how you are able. #burningissues #motivation #inspiration #helpothers #helponeanother #risingtide

Learn to appreciate the little things in life. #burningissues #gratitude #motivation #motivate #inspire #inspiration #littlethings #sunshine #coffee #entrepreneur #mindset #mindfulness #appreciate #appreciation

Sat in Barbados at Christmas time 2022, I told my father I would be moving out and making a go of what was to become WatchMarketplace... A few months later, I have accomplished the seemingly impossible. If I can do it, so can you. #burningissues #mindset #motivation #inspiration #motivate #inspire #lifechanging #positivity #change

The 80:10:10 rule is my take on how to live the best possible life day to day. 80% of your thoughts on the present. 10% of your thoughts on the past and how you can learn from it. 10% of your thoughts on the future and where you'd like to go. #burningissues #motivation #inspiration #inspire #entrepreneur #motivate #801010 #past #present #future #mindset #mindfulness

A very personal message today. 12 months ago, I was released from mental health hospital. I was lost. I sank to lows that only few will ever experience, thankfully. 12 months later, life is simply bliss. Your life can change dramatically for the better. More on the how I achieved it another time. #burningissues #mentalhealth #oneyearon #oneyearlater #oneyearanniversary #motivate #motivation #inspire #inspiration #mindset #success #achieve #entrepreneur

Controversial? Perhaps, hear me out and let me know what you think. #burningissues #stopsettinggoals #goalsetting #goals #motivation #inspiration

1) Keep it simple. 2) Follow your passions and instincts. 3) Don't stress, unless it's literally a life or death situation. #burningissues #30 #turning30 #3decades #3lessons #motivation #inspiration #learnings

Thanks to Danielle Petruzzelli for this one.Make sure you set your boundaries to protect your health and wellbeing.#burningissues #motivation #inspire #health #wellness #wellbeing #settingboundaries #boundaries