Thank you all. Here's to the next 50 years on the planet...

Today I celebrate my 50th Birthday...

..and conclude that after 50 years so far on the planet of experiencing, learning, evolving and having fallen in love in the school corridor (and still in love), I have...

...been shot, screwed, blued, tattooed, enjoyed the limelight, dined with royalty, laughed much, cried much, stumbled, fallen, failed, created 5 wonderful talented kids, herded 20 chickens, won awards, published 15 books, spoken on stage, been featured on tv, and helped many individuals on their own journey, but more importantly...

... I'd also like to say thanks to every single one of you that has helped me along the way so far and encouraged me to stop, think, reflect and fine tune...

...I appreciate you all. Seriously.

You just don't know how good its becoming with your help, engagement, encouragement, and input (knowingly or unknowingly) so thank you all.

Below, I share my key "take aways" of the last 50 years from the many people, experiences and event so far on this enthralling journey.

If you have some wisdom you want to share and add, please feel free to add it below and if we get enough, who knows there could even be a book here ;)

Thanks again.

Here you go:-

1. Be yourself. 

2. People struggle because they choose to struggle.

3. I dont have problems, only challenges & they're not important - the solutions are

4. Trust your gut not your FB feed.

5. Your other half is usually right

6. Don't be fooled, people really do want to help people

7. Success is a poor teacher. Failure is a great catalyst for self-reflection.

8. Everything you've done has taken longer & cost more than expected

9. When you’re blocked, you’re usually in the way.

10. It's OK to say NO or "sorry, I don't know".

11. You don’t know as much as you think you know.

12. Make your bed every morning.

13. If you’re talking, you’re not listening.

14 Don't worry what others think.

15. What we attract is a result of what we radiate.

16. Share whats on your mind and in your heart.

17. Competition is exhausting and cooperation is energizing.

18. If you can't sing, dance (especially to "uptown funk".)

19. Having the right message for the right audience is very important.

20. When you live with intention but without attachment, amazing things happen.

21. Added value is always the best sales tool.

22. Knowledge is not power. APPLIED knowledge is.

23. Sometimes it's not you, you simply amplify other's failings or shortcomings

24. Hugs say things when words are insufficient.

25. Action is the antidote to fear and depression.

26. We can be happy or we can be sad. You choose.

27. Avoid whiners.

28. Your body reflects what your mind is thinking.

29. People will only listen to you if you speak.

30. What you do is NOT who you are.

31. Don't be impressed by someone's car or the size 

32. Life is easier when your desk is organised.

33. Share options rather than opinions.

34. Real power comes from your ability to focus.

35. T.N.T: Trends. Needs. Technology

36. T.N.T: today not tomorrow.

37. Trust hunches, intuition and your gut much, much more than logic.

38. The spirit guides, the heart chooses and the mind implements.

39. Financial independence is a goal; financial freedom is a state of mind.

40 We are who we have learned to be.

41. When we truly give, we get — in the form we need it.

42. When you resist, you suffer.

43. Daily focus creates reality.

44. Ask a lot of questions.

45. Deep down, we're all High Calibre Quantum Potential Individuals

46. Writing is energy on paper.

47. The more you charge, the more you are respected.

48. No matter what you learn, someone invariably learned it long before you did.

49. The meaning of life is to discover your gift.

50. The purpose of life is to share it.

Here's to the next 50 years on the planet...

Let's have your words of wisdom, who know's if we get enough, there could be a book here ;)