About Me

Life and its purpose had always eluded me. And I'm not the kind of person who can just shrug my shoulders and say "oh well" and get on with it. I need to understand things in order to do them. And not understanding life meant I felt I was unable to "do" it!

Don't get me wrong, life hasn't been all bad... I have had my share of adventures. I've lived abroad for nearly seven years, I've been successful in my career, and I've even started my own company. But the problem for me had always been an underlying sadness. A depression of sorts. Not one that kept me in bed for days on end but one that constantly sapped my energy and robbed me of enjoying day-to-day life.

But last year, I finally reached breaking point. At the time, it was truly awful. The way I felt was unbearable. I wouldn't wish it on anyone. But what I didn't realize at the time was that this experience was about to propel me into a new world. And more than a year later, I can truly say that one of Napoleon Hill's most famous quotes from his book Think And Grow Rich, has rung true in my life:

"Opportunity often comes disguised in the form of misfortune, or temporary defeat."

Last year, defeat felt like my closest relative. I was defeat! It was in every pore and every cell of my body. And somehow I found the power and courage to keep on going. I quit my job (which meant breaking an international contract), moved countries yet again and started focusing on my health and well being. I'm now working part-time, earning more money than I did full-time, and in the process I've found a deeper feeling of contentment and peace.

So what on earth could be ahead? All I can tell you at this stage is that it's going to be great. I've never had this kind of energy before. I've never felt this optimistic. And I've never been in such good physical health.

Next time when you're feeling blue, just remember that you can change everything. You needn't put up with those kinds of feelings and let them drive your life. I know this to be true because I've done it myself!