Blue Zones are often talked about. These are places on earth where we see exceptionally long life-spans. Their climate, diet, social (family and community) structure and general way of living means that they often live to 100+ years. These include areas such as Okinawa (Japan). The way these people live makes a lot of sense:...

Experiential learning is where it’s at. Hands down. You can read all the books you want, but really it comes down to that which you have personally experienced. With physical training, training the mind or even business, we ultimately “learn” once we emmerse ourselves. Do you want to learn how to “get healthy,” “lose weight,”...

My main message is on the Opposite. The down-regulation. Why? Because I think we are all pre-conditioned to figure out the “work” side of it, and when the system is restored into balance, then some solid training can come easily. But, there is also a strategy for training, to actually get the results, quickly Here...

“Chaos should be regarded as very good news.” ‒ Trungpa Rinpoche It seems we expect order. We give a linear effort, with our work, training, nutrition and expect an upwards trajectory as long as we maintain this effort. Positive input leads to positive output. Makes sense… in a mechanistic world. The weather, nature, the trees, our bodies...

Many focus on the output, the work. I focus on the opposite. Let’s look at exercise. Yep, the programming is important. Yep, the effort you put in is a big component. Of course, you need to show up. You need to practice. However, despite this, my message is still to prioritise the opposite, even in...

The Future value of an asset is the value of the asset at a specific (future) date. It is the present value multiplied by the accumulation function. In a financial sense, it assumes a certain interest rate, or rate of return. Our practices also have a future value. We have to understand that everything trends...

In the cities, the market place is the up-regulation. The training we do, the driving, the work overload, the “growth.” Most people are operating on a 7/10 excitation level at all times.  This is where intentional down-regulation comes in.  When stress is high (for any reason), we have elevated cortisol and a myriad of health issues...

A stillness practice can cultivate a huge amount of energy. From stillness, we have the most potential. Potential to move, share, connect, love. When we are intoxicated with inputs and “doings,” our potential drops. We are already engaged. From stillness, we can pivot and move. So, the question is, when you return from retreat, or...