November 23, 2025 | Beauty of Beginnings, Personal Development, Stewardship, Leadership, Entrepreneurs
My definition of success It has been a question I have explored for forty years, seeking to break down the cultural stories we have been imbued with. What does success mean to me? On my terms. This definition has changed over the years, not by much. My definition of...
November 11, 2025 | Beauty of Beginnings, Current Affairs, Personal Development, Stewardship, Leadership, Entrepreneurs
Off the beaten track I am writing from the island of Zamami, in the Keramas group of islands, off the main island of Okinawa. There is an expression, Keramus Blue, for the colour of the water. It is true, it is a type of blue that has you weep with the beauty of it....
November 5, 2025 | Beauty of Beginnings, Current Affairs, Personal Development, Stewardship, Leadership, Entrepreneurs
We are the human family Our Taiwanese adventure is coming to an end. Last night, we had dinner with someone I have worked with on and off for 18 years. This was our first time meeting in person. Joining us were his friends, newlyweds Judy and Henry, both more fluent...
November 3, 2025 | Beauty of Beginnings, Current Affairs, Personal Development
I will travel guilt free I have been blessed to travel to some amazing places. I visited Lake Como one early January, when it was freezing cold and quiet. Quiet is as I like it. I am writing from Sun Moon Lake, in the mountains of Taiwan. The similarities between it...
November 1, 2025 | Beauty of Beginnings, Personal Development
To shatter routines and habits A good morning coffee is hard to find in Taiwan. After 10 AM or even later, yes. But early. Coffee from the ubiquitous 7-Eleven is the only option. Getting to eat enough vegetables is hard work, unless you have your own kitchen. Many...
October 31, 2025 | Beauty of Beginnings, Personal Development, Stewardship, Leadership, Entrepreneurs
On the folly of maximum effort and going nowhere I have been going through another one of those steep learning transitions in my surfing. To catch a wave, you need to be on the board moving faster than the wave; otherwise, it will go under you and leave you behind....
