Reasonable Adventurer's Show

Episode 39 zeros in on our ability to cut through from the first moment we interact with others. From within our complex lives and with our areas of expert knowledge it is somethings difficult to get others to understand our opening lines. Listen in to consider how we might overcome this situation.

Episode 38 considers the tricky nature of emotions, and how they might be able to help us discern what matters and what doesn't. Listen in to catch up on the hiccups and challenges of the first day of our journey to Queensland.

Episode 37 finds us dealing with the issue of new year's resolutions. They prove to be difficult to chase. A lack of serious thinking is offered as the missing element. Being asked to produce resolutions at the drop of the hat without sufficient thinking makes little sense. Listen in to see how much pre-thinking is supporting your new year's resolutions.

Episode 36 tackles the tricky issue of forgiveness. The issue of assumptions is also considered. Together, both issues create challenges for us all. Listen and help yourself to a little christmas gift, you have earned it. Best wishes to you and your family.

Episode 35 questions the value of traditional 'subject-focused' education. Why do we lock in our students into narrow learning pathways? Why not let them fully explore broad learning opportunities related to a dream 'space'? Listen in to this provocative show.

Episode 34 zeros in on that most unavoidable of moments in our lives; saying goodbye. How do you plan your goodbyes? Do you seek to highlight the most important aspects of your relationships or just move on? I love ensuring that my students remember our final encounter, listen in to see how I achieve this.

Episode 33 delves into the world of self-appreciation. Do you know what your most redeeming features are? Do you know what attributes you can bank on the most if your life heads south? This episode takes us into your most personal of spaces, listen in to find out how you can count on the support of your biggest fan.

In Episode 32 we extend the ideas discussed in Episode 31 on creating opportunities for failure. How do we let go so that we can move forward? This is a pivotal question in terms of being able to adjust to the ups and downs of daily life. Listen in and test yourself vis-a-vis your ability to let go.

Episode 31 tackles the topic of failure from a pragmatic position. Rather than assuming we should fail, or that if we do, we can learn from it, I argue that we should always be look for opportunities to fail. This is very different from accepting failure as something to look forward to. Listen in to see how your placed to find opportunities to fail in your everyday life.

In Episode 30, I ask the question, do you look outwards or inwards first when trying to adapt to change? Half way through an old but great book, I find myself questioning the actual capacity we have to adapt to change. Listen in to see where you might find yourself naturally heading when confront with a need to change.

In Episode 29, the challenge of giving your ideas separately from your heart is considered. My impending move to a new university raises the prospect of having to start selling my ideas to many new acquaintances. How do you manage to seperate your ideas and your heart? Do you manage to seperate them? Listen in and set yourself up for more reflection.

Episode 28 takes place at a crossroad in my life. Taking the advice from one of my listeners, I contemplate taking my own advice, and drawing on the attributes of the reasonable adventurer to move forward onto the next chapter of my life.

In Episode 27 we consider the issue of scale. Too often we view our surrounds out of scale (or focus) with knowing so. In this episode we consider the opportunities to view our world with more clarity and the downside of not doing so. Listen in to see what energy you might be missing out on, and how to start the process of seeing your world at the right scale.

Listen in to Episode 26 to see what is the new attribute added to the existing 6 attributes of the Reasonable Adventurer. This episode creates a new way of making sense of how we can help develop the behaviours required to create opportunities for satisfaction. Not to be missed for all fans of the show.

Episode 24 explores the challenges and opportunities of balancing 'me' and 'we' time. Do you actively manage to balance these important aspects of your life? Join me to consider the pros and cons of each and give yourself an opportunity to deeply reflect on this important aspect of your life.

Episode 23 considers the challenges and opportunities of taking the time to relax your assumptions. To question the motivations of others and to find a way to better establish communications with those you interact with.

Episode 22 considers the nature of how the Internet is changing how we find and exploit opportunities in our everyday lives. It is easy to overlook or not appreciate just how easy it might be to change direction in our lives. Listen in to see what might be swirling around above you.

In Episode 21 we revisit many of the pearls of wisdom left to us all by Albert Einstein. Our particular interest is 'curiosity' and our need to protect and encourage its presence in our daily lives. Listen in to reconnect to some wonderful quotes and to consider the extent to which you are curious about the world.

Episode 20 takes on a journey to the centre of your universe. Drawing upon the philosphies of Alan Watts and Paul Sears, your sense of self will be challenged. Can we shape the universe? can we go beyond today and travel into tomorrow, all whilst staying tethered to that which makes us alive today? Listen to challenge yourself and how you view your place in YOUR universe.