Reptile Relaxation Reflex
The work I did whilst filming with a dragon lizard gave me ideas for a revolutionary technique that I could use with my clients. We have had some incredible successes since then. I call it the reptile relaxation reflex.
Bring Life to Your Goal
Make your goal a means to an end and the result of doing other things skillfully along the way. When you reach your goal, do not be surprised when you look back and realize that the real fun was the journey, not the destination.
Medical Spontaneous Remissions
In this video Dr. Simpson explores the scientific background to spontaneous remissions. These are unexplained recoveries from serious illness, such as cancer and HIV infections. How common are they, and how do they arise?
Infinite Intelligence
Many people throughout the ages have believed in the existence of infinite intelligence, although they might have used different words to describe it. They feel that their best achievements have more to do with outside forces than their own undoubted ability. If this...
The 10,000 Hours Myth
My clients are posting huge international successes, and these do not happen without a lot of effort by both coach and client. These are the two comments that recur time and time again in my discussions about luck to the point where they become worrying. The harder...
How to Choose a Wonderful Goal
This blog continues examining the differences between a congruent goal and the ones that we choose for the wrong reasons. Goals are critical. If you do not know where you are going, then any road will take you there; it will be a long journey, and it may not be a happy one. The shortest route lies in choosing the correct goal.
Who Do I Know Who Has All the Skills I will Need?
A visualization technique to learn from the best. You do not need to know this person directly. It could be a famous celebrity, scientist, or sports personality. This exercise will help you to gain an understanding of the skills you need and the confidence to use them.
Use Your Mantra & Get Lucky
I thought it might help to summarise why the mantra is important to all my clients. A mantra is just a few sentences that is your game plan. It is what you take to work each day, take to the sports arena, or use with your friends and families. Although the concept...Aesop Therapy – The Curious Story of the Gullible Weasel, and the Quick witted Bat
This is the curious story of the gullible weasel, and the quick witted bat. Planning and preparation works well most of the time, but sometimes we need to rip up the rule book and improvise. It might make the difference between life and...Aesop Therapy – The charcoal burner and the fuller was not a match made in heaven
The charcoal burner and the fuller lived in the same village and became friends. However there very different jobs placed a limit on their friendship. Whether this limit was real or imagined is the question? As usual with Aesop there are several different conclusions...Aesop Therapy – The vicious dog not saved by the bell
Sometimes a reward may not be what it seems. A badge of honour can in reality be a badge of dishonour to everybody else. You might say the vicious dog got what he deserved. Or you might feel sorry for him perhaps?Aesop Therapy – The cat that tried to change its spots
There is a popular saying that if something sounds too good to be true it probably is. I prefer to look on the bright side of life, and at least consider anything that looks good. On this occasion the mice were correct, and were not fooled by the cat’s clumsy...Aesop Therapy – The Vicious Cat and the Mice with their Cunning Plan
The mice had suffered enough and they really had to take action. They called an Extraordinary General Meeting to discuss how to deal with the vicious cat. They came up with a cunning plan but unfortunately forgot one critical detail. We often make the same mistake...Blog July 2018 – Birmingham Buses
I went to medical school in Birmingham, and what a wonderful city it was and still is. However the bus service in those days had a mind of its own. A common expression was, “This is just like a Birmingham bus. You wait hours for one, and then six turn up at...Aesop Therapy – The farmer, the goose, and the golden egg
Perhaps we should truly value what we already have, rather than think too much about what we want in the future? Not for the first time less is often more.
Motivation and Determination
Motivation and determination are often used interchangeably and are important for success in life. But there are some key differences between the two.
Confidence – Look Like You Feel and Feel Like You Look
Confidence is a very influential component for getting lucky. Here is another simple technique taken from my book Get Lucky Now that you can practice to attract more confidence into your life. Think for a moment of a person who is nervous, or how you might look and...
The Zen Doctor – Free 10 Minute Guided Meditation
This free 10 minute guided meditation by the Zen doctor can help you develop a mindset to achieve peak performance by instilling calmness and Zen.
You Only See What You Expect To See!
There’s a big difference between looking at something and perceiving it. So What Is The Cost Of What You Are Missing – Right Under Your Nose?
Creativity is Our Greatest Gift
The main quality that separates us from all other species is our gift of creativity. Read this article by Dr. Stephen to find some ways to ignite more creativity in your life.
