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A positive change in my career

Well I am officially moving into my new position as we speak. I am moving from my head creative role in Y&R (Young and Rubicam) in Abu Dhabi into another WPP company, and I have to say I am very happy today! The company will be called Intermarkets|VML and I am going to be the Regional Creative Director & Digital Strategic Director for the Middle East. It’s quite a mouthful really. Intermarkets is one of the oldest advertising groups in the Middle East and VML is one of the le

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Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but rising every time we fall.

A statement that has been said so many times in so many ways, but I love the way Confucius put this. Life can deal us harsh lessons at times. It can be a struggle, we have all gone through difficult times. From health, financial and social issues problems sometimes come thick and fast. But we must not hide from these as they are just as valuable lessons as the ones we sat through at school. If not more. The world can be unforgiving, ruthless and sometimes unfair. But to not t

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We are what we believe

In recent years we have heard much about visualization and the law of attraction. Whether you believe it or not, there has to be something in the statement, ‘we are what we believe.’ If there is something that you feel you missed early on in life, did not understand certain things or feel that you are just not destined to achieve anything, then simply the truth is, you will not. We see throughout history the people who have succeeded in life. We glorify their achievements as

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People protect what they love

Jaques Cousteau said this quote, ‘People protect what they love’ and I believe he was probably talking about the natural world. I believe this to very true and those who consciously recycle today are the people who genuinely care for the future of this beautiful planet. Bt I also see this statement ringing true for us and our dreams. We protect them sometimes to the point of suffocating and smothering them. A dream remains a dream whilst it still floats around the corridors o

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BP’s logo and business practices combined

It always amazes me the level of humor and creativity that you find online. I was searching for a particular logo of a company we were presenting to and came across the link, “BP’s new logo.” So I clicked it and what I saw really made me laugh. Someone has created a new version of the BP logo made out of thick black oil. A much better fitting logo than the environmentally beautiful creation they currently have. Don’t get me wrong, as I do not believe what has happened is a la

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Break through the wall that you built

Is there a wall in front of you? How long has it been there? We all have them in our life. Some we build ourselves, others seem to appear without us even realizing. Whether you are the kind of person that can plough your way through difficult situations or need a more ‘brick by brick’ approach, just start now removing the walls in front of you. Remember a wall is something in our mind that stops or hinders our progress in some shape or form in our lives. But they are in our m

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Trouble in Bahrain led to a quick exit

The trip to Bahrain went very well. Had trouble getting back to the airport as more protests started just before I was supposed to leave the office. It was all pretty quiet really until the GM came in looking a little pale saying, ‘I think you better leave!’ It’s amazing the thoughts that go though your mind, not just what kind but the amount in literally a fraction of a second. I cannot tell you how many different scenarios were racing through my mind as I sat and looked at

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“It is not your past that defines you, only what you do next.”

I remember hearing Tony Robbins mention this at a TED seminar and just thought, ‘of course!’ We often talk and use excuses the happenings of our history both as individuals and as the human race. What happens just never seems to be our fault; it’s because of this or that. Well after hearing this I made a concerted effort to just be positive and look forward to the things I am going to do, rather than the things that had happened in the past. I feel a completely different pers

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You will realize that you are a star

Spread your legs, Stretch your arms and open your heart. You will realize that you are a star. I came across this quote on one of the visuals below, a lovely mobile for children and I though the sentiment was beautiful. Not only in the context of children but for everyone. I truly believe that every one is a star and together we illuminate the sky. We may not always realize this but someone somewhere is influenced by the actions we do. Like a star in the distance, light take

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The more you know the less you know

I KNOW THAT I AM INTELLIGENT BECAUSE I KNOW THAT I KNOW NOTHING. This is a quote by Socrates. Who am I to argue with such a beautiful insight. The need and desire to continually learn is something I am very passionate about. Maybe, I realize now, that I didn’t study as hard as I should have at school, maybe chose the wrong subjects and maybe, just maybe, I gave up on a dream of becoming a vet too soon. Yes, I did actually want to be a vet! One of the biggest problems I face t

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What are you waiting for?

In this life we can often sit and hope that things work out the way we want. We watch movies and documentaries, which show people who took hold of their destiny and tried to achieve something in their life. Yes it is true that you might not reach your goals, at least the fist time. If everything in life came easy we wouldn’t appreciate anything we achieved. If you dream of doing something, no matter what it is, start putting in action things that will help you achieve those g

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Regret will get you nothing

How many opportunities in life do we imagine getting to reach our dreams? 1, 2 or maybe more? Sometimes the really big opportunities drift pass you without showing you all they can be. But they are there none the less. Maybe it is not always opportunities but rather a decision to change the course of your life, which you know could be painful, but is needed if you are to be happy in the long run. Every decision we make has consequences in our future, both good and bad. But on

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Regret will get you nothing

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Take the time to stop just for you

If we were to stop what we are doing today and just look around at the world we live, see the beauty in our galaxy and the wonders of our universe; everything that we have going on today, the problems or deadlines, would just pale in comparison. I know how much our daily activities take over our lives and we find ourselves chasing our own tails rather than being in control of our journey. We are often reminded by a great tragedy or maybe just sitting with a child and listenin

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Take the time to stop just for you

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A parents challenge

I would walk through hell to find you. I would march against the world to protect you. I would sacrifice myself, to give you one more day of sunshine. And, I would throw caution to the wind, if it meant bringing beauty within your world. If an obstacle appeared on your horizon, I would break it down or carry you over. Even for only one second of joy and happiness. I would never let another take away your sunshine. And I would bring the rain when you needed refreshing.

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A parents challenge

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Let your potential burn bright

Our world being full of humans is like the universe being full of stars. Not every star glows as brightly as the other, yet each is so full of potential that they illuminate the space around them. Whatever orbits these stars will be affected by the gravity of personality. Some stars though have a cloud of haze and fog that surounds their beauty. A self made cloak that shields them from prying eyes. Outside influences try and remove the clouds yet the dust settles around the s

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Let your potential burn bright

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Does your imagination rule your day?

I found myself in a supermarket queue of some length yesterday. You know where the other isles seem to be on fast forward, yet your line seems to be in a perpetual state of animation, moving in slow motion. Even sounds of the bar code reader bleeping seem to be dragging on for double the amount of time. Although none of the customers in front of me had much in their trolleys, the sudden realization on them that yes, indeed you must have your money ready to pay at the end, see