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Today you are you!

Today you are you!

20th September, 2014 By Israel

“Today you are you! That is truer than true! There is no one alive who is you-er than you!” – Dr Seuss Milestones are a beautiful thing. Today marks two significant ones: my 37th birthday, and the 600th IQ I’ve published! Amazing, eh? To celebrate my birthday and this milestone, I’m offering a sale of 37% off […]

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Know what you stand for

Know what you stand for

19th September, 2014 By Israel

“Know what you stand for.” Once upon a time, a photographer ordered a rush canvas for a dear friend and clients’ second wedding anniversary (cotton). The canvas, being shipped early, arrived early, and with much excitement, the photographer took up a blade, and cleft the packaging in twain. And lo! It was not good. For, […]

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Do you give serendipity a chance in your world?

Do you give serendipity a chance in your world?

18th September, 2014 By Israel

“Do you give serendipity a chance in your world? Do you dance with chance?” – Nick Kellet A question, instead of a statement. Something to ponder. I am going to meet Nick well outside my comfort zone this morning at a Sydney Tech Startup Meetup at Fishburners. My trip to meet him is based solely […]

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When you find yourself on the side of the majority

When you find yourself on the side of the majority

17th September, 2014 By Israel

“Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect.” – Mark Twain It sounds trite – as some of Mr Twain’s quotes can – but the deeper message here, for me at least, is to reflect when you find yourself marching to the same drum as everyone else. […]

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You must not lose faith in humanity

You must not lose faith in humanity

16th September, 2014 By Israel

“You must not lose faith in humanity. Humanity is an ocean; if a few drops of the ocean are dirty, the ocean does not become dirty.” – Mahatma Gandhi Today was such a mixed bag. Some successes. Some failures. Some moments of “No, seriously?! Oh come ON.” and some moments of “YEAH!” Highlights: Fixing my […]

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Stand up to your obstacles

Stand up to your obstacles

15th September, 2014 By Israel

“Stand up to your obstacles and do something about them. You will find that they haven’t half the strength you think they have.” – Norman Vincent Peale Today is a significant day in the building of our bus. I am visiting the bus builder guy, after countless delays and hiccups, to determine how his progress […]

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The cure for anything is salt water

The cure for anything is salt water

14th September, 2014 By Israel

“The cure for anything is salt water: sweat, tears or the sea.” – Isak Dinesen This guy is a man after my own heart. I LOVE this quote. I had it sent to me recently by a friend (I can’t remember who – I’m so sorry!) but it immediately resonated. Then, this morning, as I […]

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I continue to be drawn to clarity and simplicity.

I continue to be drawn to clarity and simplicity.

13th September, 2014 By Israel

“I continue to be drawn to clarity and simplicity. ‘Less is more’ remains my mantra.” – Stephane Rolland Let’s just leave it at that. ;) With love, Israel. xo  

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I told you that we could fly

I told you that we could fly

12th September, 2014 By Israel

“I told you That we could fly ‘Cause we all have wings But some of us don’t know why” – Michael Hutchence Taken from this song – and yet, an amazing thought in itself. We DO all have wings. I experienced a brief feeling of this weightlessness, a glimmer of lift-off, earlier today. I owe an enormous […]

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R U OK?

R U OK?

11th September, 2014 By Israel

“R U OK?” Today is R U OK? Day. R U OK? Day is an initiative designed to start conversations, connect people, and prevent suicide. It’s all about asking that simplest of questions -“Are you OK?” – and being present and ready to listen. The tagline is “A conversation could change a life.” I believe it wholeheartedly. […]

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