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Category Archives: Inspiration
Change your thinking: it is a matter of perspective
The avuncular Hans Rosling joins us again to explain where the focus on child mortality ought to be placed across the world’s 7 billion people, and whether tackling this issue will make a difference. In his idiosyncratic way to craft … Continue reading
Posted in Child mortality, Hans Rosling, Inspiration
Tagged Child mortality, Developing country, Hans Rosling
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There is a catch…
The journey begins at the end of March. It is ambitious, it is bold, it is workable. But there is a catch. I need to pre-sell 30 hardcover copies of the book Life Bridge to ensure that I am not … Continue reading
Posted in 10 City Bridge Run, Fundraising, Inspiration
Tagged 10 City Bridge Run, Imagination gap, Life Bridge
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Harder Than You Think
Public Enemy’s song from 2007 made famous in the recent 2012 London ParaOlympics. An awesome tune, and a good reminder to kick the bass and push just a little bit harder. There is always a little more to give than … Continue reading
Posted in Inspiration, Olympics, Public Enemy
Tagged Chuck D, Harder Than You Think, Public Enemy
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A Design Icon: Bridging A Gap
Bill Moggridge was a leading designer who significantly influenced thinking among contemporary designers. Sadly, he died last month, but not without leaving behind a legacy that speaks for itself. Many people today have heard about the company IDEO, which Bill … Continue reading
Posted in Bill Moggridge, Design, Inspiration
Tagged BillMoggridge, IDEO, Interaction design
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Inspirational Personal Best Time Recorded in Sydney Marathon
My good mate Will Cummins recently completed the Blackmores Sydney Marathon achieving a personal best time. It was his first marathon, and he finished strongly right through to the end. “Absolutely exhausted” were his words to describe his feeling on … Continue reading
Posted in Inspiration, Marathon, Running
Tagged Blackmores Sydney Marathon, Marathon, Running
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Six Bridges of Connection to Jackie-O
Kyle, Jackie-O. So good to meet last year- can you remember this photo we took together? Ok, maybe you were a little two-dimensional then (just a cut-out). You had a night-time sandwich bar operating at the studio. Getting a free … Continue reading
Posted in Child mortality, Inspiration, Jackie-O
Tagged Child mortality, Jackie-O, Kyle and Jackie-O
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Forget Everything You Thought You Knew About Strength
My favourite inspirational video, maybe of all time. Sit back, turn the music up, and get fired up for the next 1:30. If this does nothing for you, go and see a doctor: you need your heart checked. Strength, perseverance … Continue reading
Posted in Hero, Inspiration, Olympics
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12 Steps For Practical Problem Solving
Did you ever read the book from Paul Polak: ‘Out of Poverty: what works when traditional approaches fail’? It is a great reference book, and practical. Paul Polak has worked addressing the needs of those most in poverty for over … Continue reading
Kiprotich
I am always amazed at the Olympic Marathon. It is so fast. Really, a race for the whole 42.2 km. Stephen Kiprotich from Uganda made a surprising guts effort in the last 5 km to win from behind and steal … Continue reading
Posted in Inspiration, Olympics, Stephen Kiprotich
Tagged Marathon, Stephen Kiprotich, Uganda
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Champion Effort
The Olympics are over. But let’s not forget that the Para-Olympics are yet to commence. Every event there is a champion effort. People giving their all, overcoming obstacles beyond than just training hard and pushing through pain. I really admire … Continue reading
Posted in Inspiration, Olympics, Usain Bolt
Tagged 2012 Summer Olympics, Olympic Games, Usain Bolt
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