Redundancy i.e. having alternative options is vital for society to continue to work as is. But as we're seeing in the geo-political scene, it's still not enough. Our societies are so dependent on fragile supply chains that should the lights go out - and those in the know are talking about this possibility - then … Continue reading Redundancy i.e. having alternative options
In a world that's experiencing change on a paradigm shifting scale, I wonder how will ordinary people react? We're more than likely going to experience major 'shocks' to the world order and if that's not unsettling enough, we're likely going to be maneuvered into a war footing, and some sort of tech-surveillance dystopia as a … Continue reading One Day ‘Stoic Pilgrim Field Day’
This Wednesday, a team of four of us, from very different backgrounds, will set off on a 150km loop around the Lake District to raise money for Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) — a charity doing vital, life-saving work in suicide prevention and mental health support. I’ve designed the route to take in some of … Continue reading 150km around the Lake District for CALM
As we head into Autumn, I have some time to organise and run a one-day Stoic Pilgrim Field Day — a practical day of challenge, adventure and reflection. A mix of: 🌲 Self-awareness — understanding how you respond under pressure 🔥 Philosophical adventure — using real experiences to explore how we think, decide and act … Continue reading 🌌 STOIC PILGRIM FIELD DAY ☯
Just planning the route for this walk about! Three BIG 🏔️'s & 150km walking in the Lake District for @calmzone Any support welcome! p.s. Just point your camera at the picture of the QR code bottom right. or- https://www.justgiving.com/team/150kmchallenge?utm_medium=TE&utm_source=CL #mensmentalhealth #AdventureMind #Mentalhealth #Wellbeing #WalkingandTalking
The subject I'm presenting in the woods is SERE -Survival, Evasion, Resistance, & Escape 😉 What fun! Don't worry there won't be any ... 'prolonged' stress positions or waterboarding 😉 However, I will be focussed on mindset development, decision-making under pressure and stoic-like virtues of courage, compassion, curiosity and clarity. And whether you're doing some … Continue reading I’m just preparing a workshop for military cadets next week.
We Evolved to Think While Moving For almost all of human history, important conversations happened while walking. Our ancestors solved problems, planned journeys, built alliances and shared stories as they travelled through landscapes together. Movement wasn't separate from thinking—it was part of thinking. Modern neuroscience increasingly supports this ancient practice. Walking increases cerebral blood flow, … Continue reading NetWalking: Why Walking Side by Side Creates a Collaborative Advantage – Netwalking for Staffs Chamber of Commerce
For generations, success followed a familiar script: work hard, get promoted, climb higher. It was a world of certainty, predictable career paths and clear milestones. That world is disappearing. Artificial intelligence, automation, economic uncertainty and changing industries mean that the old career ladder has become increasingly fragile. Many people are discovering that climbing faster doesn't … Continue reading The Future Doesn’t Belong to Ladder Climbers. It Belongs to Pilgrims.
Put people inside a rigid hierarchy with poor accountability…and don’t be surprised who climbs fastest. Not the most capable.Not the most grounded. The most adapted to the game. Psychology names part of this the Dark Tetrad: Manipulators who play the long game Attention-seekers who dominate the room Cold competitors who intimidate Those who quietly (or … Continue reading Why Toxic Personalities Rise in Rigid Systems
There are four levels of resilience. Understanding them changes how we develop people, teams, and organisations. 1. Regression When pressure hits, people fall back. Energy drops. Capability narrows. Support is needed just to stabilise. 2. Resistance The instinct to push back against change. Avoidance. Delay. Quiet denial. This is visible across society right now—in how … Continue reading 🌳 From Resilient to Robust: What the Oak Tree Teaches Teams 🌳
