Category Archives: Personal Growth

8 simple ways to reduce stress

Posted on April 1, 2014 by Vaughan Granier

I have a few bad habits that can easily increase my stress levels, and a large part of managing my emotional and mental well-being is in dealing with these bad habits and other things, that add stress to what could … Continue reading →

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There are no definitive statistics but the Internet and a few folks in the business that I know put the success of change initiatives in the low percentages – like, 15% or so. That means 85% of the not inconsiderable … Continue reading →

Posted on March 25, 2014 by Vaughan Granier | 1 Comment

How the barrel of a gun breathed life into me.

Posted on October 18, 2013 by Vaughan Granier

This post is a response to a beautiful post by Dr Kelly Flanagan on the Website “Untangled” (www.drkellyflanagan.com) The post is called “The only two things you’ll ever need to know about people” (http://drkellyflanagan.com/2013/10/16/the-only-two-things-youll-ever-need-to-know-about-people/) He inspired me with a  simple … Continue reading →

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Other ideas for taking your character to a gym

Posted on October 7, 2013 by Vaughan Granier

Forgive someone. Repeatedly. Be consistent emotionally, even when storms rage inside. Choose to lose a fight to honour the relationship Embrace someone – including their flaws – without criticizing. Find a way to bless the person you dislike or maybe … Continue reading →

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Finding a “gym” for our characters…

Posted on October 3, 2013 by Vaughan Granier

So, testing reveals character, and repeated testing builds character. The same way physical testing – an exercise routine, for example – conditions our bodies for a higher and more efficient level of exertion, so mental and emotional testing can build … Continue reading →

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Overcomers.

Posted on September 27, 2013 by Vaughan Granier

All of us reach a place, at some point in our lives, where we are emotionally tired, drained, and questioning the wisdom of continuing with the thing that has made us feel like this. For some it is a job, … Continue reading →

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Humility

Posted on September 19, 2013 by Vaughan Granier

I was reminded the other day of my travels in India. We were driving through the ghettos of Mumbai. Our host was an Indian businessman who had made many millions of dollars in the recruitment industry. Why this story springs … Continue reading →

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Corporate Change cannot happen without…

Posted on September 4, 2013 by Vaughan Granier

I love change, and variety and adrenalin. My first bungee jump was 216m (650ft) high in Bloukrans Gorge, South Africa. What a rush. My whole life I have had awesome fun doing new stuff and having fun. I have also … Continue reading →

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Can – and how – do we re-wire ourselves…??? The Mentorship Opportunity.

Posted on August 23, 2013 by Vaughan Granier

Different people are built differently, and we need to make a rational and considered decision about what is best for us and what is within our reach. That is not to say we are genetically boxed in from birth, but … Continue reading →

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The Miracle of the Moment

Posted on July 29, 2013 by Vaughan Granier

As grown ups, we so often lose the simple joy of the moment we are in. There is so much going on that requires planning. And it is all of course legitimate. Budgeting, home maintenance, business trips, school needs, you … Continue reading →

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