The power of words, creativity and emotional baggage

After a few days recently of humour and displaced and subtle racism, chauvinism, and every other ism against women and non white Australians, I was ready for home. Most country people are not racist or sexist these days, but for many, their actual words belie their 21st century promises. I also listened to people ask…

Motivation

Motivation is literally the desire to do things. It’s the difference between waking up before dawn to pound the pavement and lazing around the house all day. It’s the crucial element in setting and attaining goals—and research shows you can influence your own levels of motivation and self-control. So figure out what you want, power…