Pain vs. Glory
The only thing we know for certain is that things are going to change.
Hobbies
Play your game: Turn your anger into positive energy
When I played waterpolo, I used to get really angry at some of the things the other teams would do.
Do something
If you have an inkling to try something new, my advice is that you do it. This inkling is your soul telling you do to things. Don’t know what to do with your life? Good, you have nothing to lose. Try something. Worst case scenario you find it’s not for you. Best case scenario you …
The X-Factor
Do you want a run-of-the-mill rugby player, or would you rather someone with the X-Factor? The answer here should be obvious, but what if that player came with weaknesses that could cost them the game? Would you still take them? Actually, I would. I would prefer to have someone who has the ability to win …
The Last Samurai and the All Blacks
151 years ago, at the dawn of the Meiji Restoration, having admitted defeat the Shonai Clan were expecting a harsh punishment, such as the forfeiture of land, a large fine, or the sending of troops and officials to other parts of the country, to be dealt to them at the hands of Kuroda Kiyotaka, a …
Fanboying
This morning I went for a swim at my local swimming hole and who should show up but the Hurricanes rugby team. I’ve been a fan of this team since before they started way back in the mid-90s, and to see them in real life was something special. It was just two nights ago that …
Connecting with People
Why is it that we connect well with some people, and some people not at all? I have a few friends who I can share anything with, but there are some people who are close to me that I don’t feel comfortable talking to about some things. Maybe it depends on the topic? Or maybe …
Comparing yourself to others
You may have heard of the All Blacks, New Zealand’s national rugby team. Even if you haven’t, you’ve probably heard of something called sport. Well, the New Zealand All Blacks have the highest win percentage for any professional team in sport. 77%. That means they win more than three out of every four games. It …
Tsubuyaki Ranting
Sharing ideas makes them better. Having an idea in your head is great and everything, but by putting them into action in the real world, you can test whether they are effective. But the real test is, is it shareable? Are you able to get the support from others to truly make it remarkable? Recently …