Having a wide angle lens, taking it all in, is a privilege. One I have enjoyed for 5 years now, with my identity lying outside of business life, in the ether of the woods somewhere. In May 2020 I wrote of my weight goals and narrative focus on co2e. My weight and fitness has become somewhat of a metaphor for my thinking about CO2e and indeed more broadly metaphor Ipull from in my coaching conversations with entrepreneurs.

Ellie (E) : Did you know that in 2020 people didn’t believe we would be living here? Rumi (R) : Like on Mars at all? Thats WILD! — yeah i saw an archive in National Geographic where Elon Musk only reckoned it would have happened by 2060. E : I…

When I coach people I am often trying to look for the honest comment they make in amongst a bunch of self criticising talk, ‘have to’s’ and external voices. I try to mirror this brave idea back to them, that they feel miles away from, and show them that they…

It has been 5 years since i set any goals that aren’t just about presence. I’ll explain my focus for 2021 from longterm to short term and outward to community. I’m nervous, goals that are smart are dangerous! — they give license to the systematic mind, they shut down our…

Religion I agree and say yes Religion is the opiate and human life is riddled by separation and loneliness and the opportunity to connect beyond the suffering is vital for our human condition — I’m bloody glad opiates exist and they should be free for everyone and well governed. …

The file named ‘wrestle’ in my mind has been collecting a few notes recently… Facebook is serving me up UFC fighting content like there is no tomorrow! Taking me into its wormhole and spitting me out about 4 videos and 45 minutes later!!! I am also finding great joy in…