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Episode 53 shares a mini celebration in my teaching. Having moved from a known context to a new context, some doubts in my approach had been creeping in over past weeks. The performance of my students in the last couple of weeks has provided great confidence to me and my approach. Seeing the power of deep reflection occurring in my students is a wonderful thing. Listen in to share my relief and joy.

Episode 52 - Slowing Clocks, is focused on something we all need to consider, how to find more time to do the things we really want to do each day? Our lives seem to be getting faster each year. If we continue on at this pace, will be gone before we had a chance to enjoy ourselves. So take a few minutes to think about 10 ways Leo Babauta (http://zenhabits.net/the-10-essential-rules-for-slowing-down-and-enjoying-life-more/) suggests we can return some balance to our lives, enjoy.

Episode 51 delves into my frustrations with the limited educational opportunities many young folks confront. Decreasing corporate opportunities and fanciful startup experiences. We need to be honest with the purpose of education for such students. What can it potentially do, and what is it unlikely to do. Listen in to hear my rant!

Episode 50 - Climbing Mountains is inspired by my chance reading of an article (http://fitnationmag.com/mountains-as-metaphors-seven-secrets-to-climbing-the-summits-in-your-life/) online that discussed the challenges of getting to the summit and making sure that the summit wasn't the only thing that mattered. Listen in to see to what extent the metaphors from the article apply to your everyday life.

Episode 49 focuses upon the challenge of DOING. Picking up on a recent quote attributed to Usain Bolt, "Stop dreaming and start doing. It’s the power of doing that makes dreams happen", this episode explores the issues that prevent DOING and suggests a few strategies to overcome them. Listen in to get some motivation on how to get started DOING. 

Episode 48 takes us on a journey of knowing. What is knowing knowing? This is a tricky question and one that my recent trip to Florida brought to the front of my mind. Listen in to see to what extent you know what you know and/or are really helping others to know what they know.

Episode 47 brings a focus on two important questions. What are you selling to whom? And, does a compelling reason exist for end users to adopt your idea? Two simple, yet difficult to answer questions. Listen in to see what actually matters

Episode 46 visits the topic of reflection. A process assumed to be of great value to all, but a tricky process to 'naturally' engage in. If you want to reflect, or to encourage others to do so, listen in to see what challenges and opportunities relate to this tricky issue.

Episode 45 captures my happiness at contemplating my first class at QUT. Listen in to explore the topic of being passionate about something and actually making it the focus of your life.

Episode 44 tackles the issue of specialist versus generalist. Are you trying to be all things to everyone and ultimately letting them down? Or, perhaps you've found your calling and you have placed limits around how folks see you. Which ever the case, listen in and see if you can identify with the issues under discussion.

Episode 43 introduces you to state of disarray my life has descended to. Join my to see how I plan to use the elements of the Reasonable Adventurer to work through my issues and hopefully, solve the issues others have.

Episode 42 brings us face to face with the answer to the universe, life and all of that. Let me share with a wonderful discovery that hopefully has a place in your life too. Let me bring you a little closer to working out what matters and what doesn't in your efforts to create opportunities for satisfaction.

Episode 41 has us focused on the challenge of transforming systems that are rigid and protected by those that like stability. What will it take to bring about transformation change? what mindset must you contemplate to make it happen? Listen in to join the conversation.

Episode 40 revisits the topic of failure. Having had to prepare a short presentation on my ups and downs in life, i thought it might be of interest to you all. So listen in to my summary of my life good bits and bad bits. I wonder if you too can balance your life?

Episode 39 zeros in on our ability to cut through from the first moment we interact with others. From within our complex lives and with our areas of expert knowledge it is somethings difficult to get others to understand our opening lines. Listen in to consider how we might overcome this situation.

Episode 38 considers the tricky nature of emotions, and how they might be able to help us discern what matters and what doesn't. Listen in to catch up on the hiccups and challenges of the first day of our journey to Queensland.

Episode 37 finds us dealing with the issue of new year's resolutions. They prove to be difficult to chase. A lack of serious thinking is offered as the missing element. Being asked to produce resolutions at the drop of the hat without sufficient thinking makes little sense. Listen in to see how much pre-thinking is supporting your new year's resolutions.

Episode 36 tackles the tricky issue of forgiveness. The issue of assumptions is also considered. Together, both issues create challenges for us all. Listen and help yourself to a little christmas gift, you have earned it. Best wishes to you and your family.

Episode 35 questions the value of traditional 'subject-focused' education. Why do we lock in our students into narrow learning pathways? Why not let them fully explore broad learning opportunities related to a dream 'space'? Listen in to this provocative show.

Episode 34 zeros in on that most unavoidable of moments in our lives; saying goodbye. How do you plan your goodbyes? Do you seek to highlight the most important aspects of your relationships or just move on? I love ensuring that my students remember our final encounter, listen in to see how I achieve this.