Hello, I’m NCS.
This is where I think out loud, mostly from the little yellow beach hut I built on Lancing beach. Notes on reading, work, life and lighthouses, written when something is worth writing down. More about me.
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Stoic Serenity: 10 Years of Journaling
For exactly a decade today, I’ve embarked on a remarkable journey of self-discovery, resilience, and personal growth through the practice of journaling. Inspired by the Stoic philosophers who extolled the virtues of introspection and self-improvement, I adopted this ancient practice as a means to navigate life’s tumultuous waters with grace and wisdom. Today Sunday I… Read more
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Puya’s Question
I was fortunate to go to our company consultant development program event this year and I was asked a number of thoughtful questions and I wanted to publish a more thoughtful reflective answer to one of those questions. Q. from Puya: Dealing with delayed feedback and evaluating actions and decisions in the short term is… Read more
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Bubbles Up
My favourite singer Jimmy Buffett passed away recently after facing a rare skin cancer for four years. He recorded an album he never got to release and the first song was released this weekend posthumously, I think it’s words are beautiful. The song is called ‘Bubbles up’ and has a simple special meaning to us… Read more
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Walking to the postbox with a thought in mind
As I took my Saturday walk through the familiar streets of my local neighbourhood, the rare UK sun’s golden rays gently illuminated the path before me. In the midst of this ordinary morning, I found myself lost in thought, pondering a concept as ancient as human civilisation itself: leadership. The art of leading, the power… Read more
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What we control
I have been reading more Stoic philosophy and teachings this week. We all live in a world filled with uncertainty, and ever-changing circumstances, the wisdom of the Stoics remains as relevant as ever to me and many other students of Stoicism. This quote specifically has been on my mind this week: “You have power over… Read more
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This is the true joy in life
Occasionally you come across a quote which resonates with you like a tuning fork in your soul!. So I come to share this quote to you today. Everything about this quote I say Amen to. Enjoy the video version also. Who doesn’t love some Jeff Goldblum. This is the true joy in life, the being… Read more
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The Velvet Rut
I read today in the Daily Stoic about the ‘velvet rut.’ What is that I hear you ask? Have you ever found yourself in a situation where you feel stuck, unmotivated, or just going through the motions without really getting anywhere? The ‘velvet rut’ is a state of comfort and complacency that can sneak up… Read more
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Recharging batteries
I have considered my PTO (Planned Time Off) in three parts. Family time, Lighthouse hunting and reading. A short post on my time off. I reflect on why time off is good for everyone no matter how focussed they may be on their goals. Time to sharpen the saw is important to everyone. Ok so,… Read more
