If the world was not as it seems, would those that know ... Tell us? And if they did.... Would we listen? Moreover, ... Would we act? Or carry on hoping that it'll work out in the end? #RebelsWithCause #Resilience #CriticalThinking #MindsetMatters #Awareness #FutureThinking #Adaptability #SelfLeadership
In a world that's constantly changing, resilience is no longer just a nice-to-have—it's essential. Spending time in nature has long been recognised as a powerful way to build this vital skill. The principles of Stoicism, which laid the groundwork for modern CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy), emphasise the importance of mental toughness and inner strength—qualities that … Continue reading 🌿 The Power of the Outdoors: Building Resilience Through Nature 🌿
Before mastery, we require challenge.... The challenge and courage to step away from the systems that confine us. The Stoic Pilgrim Retreat is a space for brave individuals who have found success in the 'old world'.... but seek to evolve beyond the limits of traditional paths. It's not just about regenerative 'business'—the 'business' model itself is … Continue reading 🍀-BEFORE CONFIDENCE, WE NEED COURAGE-🍀
I wrote 'From Mercenaries to Missionaries' with two aims in mind. 1️⃣ To highlight that, like all things in the natural world, businesses move through lifecycles. Every decision we make has impacts—some unintended—that ripple through the complex ecosystems we operate in. 2️⃣ To challenge the prevalent mechanistic mindset dominating the business world, which is too … Continue reading 🌍 From Mercenaries to Missionaries: Embracing Business as a Force for Good 🌍
We’re constantly hearing about groundbreaking advances in AI, but let’s take a step back. These innovations are exponentially more energy-demanding than a simple Google search, and data centres are consuming water at unsustainable rates. 💧 A study by researchers at the University of Massachusetts Amherst found that training a single AI model can emit as … Continue reading 🌍 Is Tech Really Our Future Without Radical Economic and Social Change? 🔋🚰
Everything in nature is regenerative, it's nature's modus operandi. Yet, our human systems, aimed at empowering the rich further, create hierarchies, monopolies, and perpetual growth, disrupting this natural lifecycle. As American sociobiologist Edward Wilson remarked: "We have Paleolithic emotions, medieval institutions, and god-like technology." I believe the Palaeolithic emotions aren't the problem though. It's the … Continue reading 🌄 Sunday Morning Musings 🌿
Disruptive protests. Do they actually change politics and tackle injustice? They absolutely can, but it’s not always straightforward. Why Disruption Works: Take the recent “Just Stop Oil” protests here in the UK. These activists have been causing quite a stir, blocking roads and staging sit-ins to push for urgent climate action. Five of them even … Continue reading The Power of Disruption: Can Protests Change Politics and Injustice?
🚨 Critical Times Call for Critical Thinking 🚨 The human race is barreling toward a precarious future. A small minority of capitalist paradigm winners are clinging to their advantages, obstructing our path to a sustainable, socially just, and peaceful world. The majority, meanwhile, remain trapped on the capitalist hamster wheel, fearful of becoming homeless if … Continue reading 🚨 Critical Times Call for Critical Thinking 🚨
In today’s fast-paced world, developing key interpersonal and behavioural skills is essential for personal and professional growth. Adventure Experiences such as mini-expeditions, Secret Agent Days, Walkshops, Thrivability Days, Dynamic Teaming Days provide an unparalleled platform for this development. 🌟 What Do We Mean by Soft Skills? 🌟 Soft skills encompass the interpersonal and behavioural attributes … Continue reading 🚀Why Adventure-Based Learning Experiences Are the Ultimate Soft Skills Development Tool & Really Impactful for On-Boarding New Recruits!🚀
In our evolutionary journey, collaboration has been our greatest asset. We evolved together, learning and growing as a collective. But somewhere along the way, hierarchy and power seized control, stifling change and innovation. When those in power bask in the current paradigm, their inner chump emerges. These chumps fear two things: not getting what they … Continue reading Be More Bee!
