This is (probably) the final Sunday’s Inspiration of 2013 and I hope to bring you more of these in the new year. I’m trying to inspire others to travel, to get out and see the world and not succumb to what society forces or encourages you to. Today, do yourselves a favour and don’t succumb Read more about Sunday’s Inspiration: F#ck The “Status Quo Lifestyle”, Do Your Own Thing[…]
If there’s something I can’t stand in another individual it’s constant laziness. I hate it. It bugs me. Why be so lazy? I’ve worked with a load of lazy people down the years and lived with a few lazy people. It grills me. I’m a firm believer of these ideals: – You get out of Read more about Sunday’s Inspiration: Don’t Be Lazy[…]
This week has been your usual epic week of travel in my lifestyle and something got me thinking again. It was something I said to myself I was going to do back in 2003 when I first left Northern Ireland. I hate being alone (unless I’m working on something) and I love being around people. Read more about Sunday’s Inspiration: Make As Many Friends As You Can[…]
I’m not sure if it’s cool or not to keep using quotes from others as part of my Sunday’s Inspiration series, but this Paul Weller lyric (from the song “Brand New Start”) is one of my favourite quotes. This one helps clear your mind, leave the past behind and move on. Times get tough. But Read more about Sunday’s Inspiration: “It’s Never Too Late to Make a Brand New Start”[…]
Today on Sunday’s Inspiration it’s time for a quote from Liam Gallagher of Oasis. This was a random line I remembered from a magazine interview in 1997 around the time of the simply epic “Be Here Now” release. With a piece of chalk, Liam inscribed the words “ALWAYS WANT IT” on a blackboard. As I waited Read more about Sunday’s Inspiration: Always Want It[…]
This is a selfish dose of Sunday’s Inspiration for you today. But I still hope you will get inspired by reading it and make a start on your own travel dreams. My journey round the world began 10 years ago this week and I didn’t even know it then. It was Friday 26th September 2003. Read more about Sunday’s Inspiration: 10 Years, 75 Countries, 50 Jobs, 500 Cities[…]
Following on from last week’s Sunday’s Inspiration comes another quote today. This one is also from my university days and like “you don’t get a second chance to make a first impression”, this quote stuck with me for about 10 years now. The difference is, I trust and believe in this quote. I really do. Read more about Sunday’s Inspiration: “Failure to prepare is preparing to fail”[…]
“You Don’t Get A Second Chance to Make A First Impression” (you do) Today’s Sunday’s Inspiration I’m sharing this quote with you and I’ll make things short and sweet today. I’m remembering back to my student days now, and for sure I’ll recount them a lot more on this blog over time and in particular Read more about Sunday’s Inspiration: “You Don’t Get A Second Chance to Make A First Impression”[…]