humankind
Notes on staying human.
A collection of things I'm still working through, and things that cost something to write.
Some short, some long.
2025
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The world is a hungry thing
The world is hungry. If you let it, it will take every hour you have. Then ask for the next one after that.
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Fireworks and firewood
You can't make fireworks out of firewood. But if you look up, you might still catch a few embers drifting through the air.
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My bot, talking to your bot.
When everyone has the perfect script, the only advantage left is being the one who refuses to use it.
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Enough ideas to ruin your business
I came across a quote recently that caught me off guard. At first, I laughed. Then I felt a bit sick. Then I wrote it down.
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The masks we wear.
What started as a polished website became a mirror, and a question about who I was actually building it for.
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Artificial intelligence: Wherever you go, there you are.
The AI conversation is loud right now. Louder than it's ever been. And at River, our position is clear.
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The drawbridge and the grass: How we heal, retreat, and begin again
After something painful, most of us do the same thing. It doesn't really matter what shape it takes. Something breaks, and we retreat.
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Moving forward: Men's Health Week
Last week was Men's Health Week. I wasn't planning to post anything. Clearly, very few of us were. Because as the days passed, I kept noticing how quiet it felt.
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How do we help the quiet ones?
Some people shout when they need help. Others stay quiet. And more often than not, it's the quiet ones we need to worry about most.
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RISE2025. The weight of an industry
A reflection on the RISE Conference in Sydney and the conversations real estate needs to start having. About pressure, burnout, and supporting the people behind the performance.
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The things we carry
Not all wounds heal with time. Some just become part of you. And somehow, you keep going.
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Lessons from Hands Across the Water
The Hands Across the Water ride pushed us physically, mentally, and emotionally. Each day, we woke up with sore legs and aching bodies, knowing we still had hours in the saddle ahead. But it was never about us.
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How to run a marathon: the parallel of life
Twenty-six miles. Forty-two kilometres. Fifty-five thousand steps. And seventeen thousand litres of air through burning lungs.
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The power of relationships that matter
In our fast-paced lives, where the demands of work, personal responsibilities, and endless to-do lists consume our days, it's easy to let meaningful relationships slip to the background.
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Success vs. fulfilment
In today's fast-paced, goal-obsessed culture, people often confuse 'success' with 'fulfilment.' But they're not the same thing.
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Embracing change: the mindset and behaviours for transformation
To navigate change successfully, I have been diving into the study of mindset and behaviour, exploring the neuroscience that underlies our ability to adapt. I'm fascinated by what I'm discovering.
2024
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Your situation is not your conclusion
What are you really training for? If you're not preparing for a marathon, a big event, or even a race, why are you pushing yourself so hard?
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The power of prospection
What if there was a better way to approach your career, one that brings more meaning, satisfaction, and excitement to your daily life?
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Are you progressing? Or just working?
What if there was a better way to approach your career, one that brings more meaning, satisfaction, and excitement to your daily life?