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Neill's Journal

We live in a fast moving world with always-on social media channels. The demands on our lives have never been greater in terms of the diversity, yet are we all any happier?

I used to believe that humanity wasn't, yet I have now changed that view. I believe that as a species we are capable of remarkable things and are proving that each week. It's simply that our in build negativity, added to media that thrives on it, never lets these positives be seen.

There is an incredibly positive world out there. We need simply need to discover it.

How Do We Save the World and Still Love Our Lifestyles?

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I've written before about how I genuinely believe that we have all of the tools that we need to fix the problems that we have as humans on this planet. We can do this with small environmental … [Read more...] about How Do We Save the World and Still Love Our Lifestyles?

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A Chance LA Conversation

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It's 2015, I'm sitting in the reception area of the Holiday Inn at Hawthorn, a district of Los Angeles. It's around 8 weeks after the Paris terror attacks and having seen how the American TV news … [Read more...] about A Chance LA Conversation

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Video Conferencing Tips – What Do You Look Like?

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Zoom, Skype and Microsoft Teams are the new conference rooms. If you’re not used to this and you are working from home, then it pays to prepare a little for the fact that you are sort of inviting your … [Read more...] about Video Conferencing Tips – What Do You Look Like?

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There’s More to This Than Toilet Roll

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Thank you to everyone who responded about my article on working from home. If you missed it, you can read it here. One thing that shone through in your replies to my email newsletter was that there … [Read more...] about There’s More to This Than Toilet Roll

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New to Home Remote Working? Here’s How to Get Started

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With the massive changes that appear to be happening to our way of life in the short term right now, it occurred to me that for many people who are used to commuting to an office each day, this is … [Read more...] about New to Home Remote Working? Here’s How to Get Started

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How to Keep Your Gym Habit New Year Resolution – You’re Not Alone

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Not a Team player?

It’s January 2020. Already. Where is your life going? Time to get moving and join that gym, right? The chances are that as you read this, you are full to the brim of good intentions and Christmas … [Read more...] about How to Keep Your Gym Habit New Year Resolution – You’re Not Alone

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Aim to be a Zero – Be Like Chris Hadfield

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I’ve been reading Chris Hadfield’s book, An Astronauts Guide to Life on Earth. In it, Chris talks about a great many things in the book and I would urge anyone who would like help or guidance on how … [Read more...] about Aim to be a Zero – Be Like Chris Hadfield

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I Killed My Most Successful Blog – Here’s Why

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I began Historic Racer in 2013. At the time, I was in full on motorsport instructor mode, contributing to various automotive editorial titles and designing digital marketing ideas for other people. I … [Read more...] about I Killed My Most Successful Blog – Here’s Why

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Creativity and Art Isn’t Always Hung on the Wall

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Creativity is nearly always someone’s desire to express their emotions and be an outlet for their passions. Way too many people say, “I’m not creative.” You are, we all are. It’s simply that from a … [Read more...] about Creativity and Art Isn’t Always Hung on the Wall

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Use Instagram to Boost Your Creativity, Not Your Likes

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If you’re a creative person, you need to be on Instagram. Not to seek out a huge tribe of followers, though that would be nice. You need to be on Instagram because it’s a simply great place to fuel … [Read more...] about Use Instagram to Boost Your Creativity, Not Your Likes

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How to Save the World and Everything In It. It’s Easy

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It’s Sunday morning as I write this, probably Monday by the time this goes out and I simply wanted to share with you a simple thought that I have mentioned to a few people this past week. And they all … [Read more...] about How to Save the World and Everything In It. It’s Easy

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Why Being Labeled ‘Not A Team Player’ is a Strength to Your Team

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Not a Team player?

I have to say, I was a little hurt when I read it. The analysis of my characteristics and personality was there in print, had been passed on to my boss and also the car manufacturer who had been … [Read more...] about Why Being Labeled ‘Not A Team Player’ is a Strength to Your Team

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Why We Should be Listening to Astronauts and Not Politicians

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I’m writing this as the week of the 50th Anniversary of Apollo 11 comes around. I feel the need to talk about Astronauts and their views and opinions. On life, on the world and above all on what we’re … [Read more...] about Why We Should be Listening to Astronauts and Not Politicians

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Fabian and Lucy

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I could feel the heat radiating from the wall behind me. It had been baking all day in the direct sunlight and now, as the sun was setting, it was releasing that stored energy, gently warming my back … [Read more...] about Fabian and Lucy

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“With All Due Respect” – Yeah Whatever Dude.

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We all have a phrase that makes us rear up onto our hind legs. That utterance from others that probably means nothing to them, however it flicks a switch inside of you and lights a fuse that burns … [Read more...] about “With All Due Respect” – Yeah Whatever Dude.

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About Olives

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I love them. And right now, you are probably doing one of two things. Either nodding in agreement, your mind bringing forth a vision of a warm Mediterranean evening, the paving under foot still warm … [Read more...] about About Olives

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I want to hear your stories about fear and failure

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Some people who are friends of mine simply love to analyse the shit out of pretty much everything. They’re scared of failure of course, who isn’t? They love to be organised and planned out. And … [Read more...] about I want to hear your stories about fear and failure

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How to Sell Cars as a Salesman In Today’s Digital Marketplace

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A lot has changed since I left behind the retail car sales industry. And yet so many things are still the same. I consider myself to have been truly fortunate to have been mentored by people who … [Read more...] about How to Sell Cars as a Salesman In Today’s Digital Marketplace

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What can you learn from Sebastian Loeb, even if you’re not interested in driving?

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In my view, Sebastien Loeb is probably the world’s greatest competition driver. Certainly of the last three decades, quite possibly ever. So what? You’re not really into cars and driving and you’re … [Read more...] about What can you learn from Sebastian Loeb, even if you’re not interested in driving?

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Build Your Tribe and Become Invincible and Impervious – Just Like Radiohead

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The Pay What You Want Business Model

In 2007, Radiohead had a problem. Like many bands, they were facing the global issue of music piracy. The traditional model of music creation, distribution and monetisation was broken. So they decided … [Read more...] about Build Your Tribe and Become Invincible and Impervious – Just Like Radiohead

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Got a new Tablet as a gift? Here’s Six Ebooks You Should be Reading

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Ebook suggestions for download

Digital Tablets are wonderful devices for consuming content with. And together with YouTube and Vimeo, Ebooks have become one of the favourite uses of my iPad. I still recall the day I saw the iPad … [Read more...] about Got a new Tablet as a gift? Here’s Six Ebooks You Should be Reading

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