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Happiness Negotiation
If you are actively putting off happiness today for a promise of better tomorrow, you are on the wrong side of 'The Happiness Negotiation'

Mark Franklin
Jun 32 min read
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Nice guys don't finish last
My dad is testament (and the origin of my own belief) that nice guys don't finish last. Be kind. That has been his only rule in life.

Mark Franklin
May 271 min read
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Never Settle
Never Settle! What is the next, small but brave step you need to take towards greater contentment?

Mark Franklin
Apr 21 min read
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Four reasons not to set New Year's Resolutions
Four reasons to not set New Year's Resolutions, as well as tips to successfully build a new habit without the pressure of the "1st January".

Mark Franklin
Jan 35 min read
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The power of lifting others up
Explore the power of lifting others up - an emotional gift you can give that directly impacts the energy of those around you.

Mark Franklin
Dec 9, 20242 min read
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Playtime & the 'magic of its inefficiency'
A little taste of freedom and fun will make a massive difference to the energy you subsequently bring back to your desk, after 'playtime'.

Mark Franklin
Oct 21, 20242 min read
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Are you having a happier year?
Are you having a happier year? Take five mins to contemplate how happy, successful, content, you are feeling right now...

Mark Franklin
Oct 14, 20242 min read
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Be careful, it's addictive!
"Be careful, it's addictive!" - a warning I once received about public speaking. But could 'addiction' actually be a gift for your business?

Mark Franklin
Aug 5, 20242 min read
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What will it say on your gravestone?
What will it say on your gravestone?
Perhaps a less depressing way of asking the same question might be how do you want to be remembered?

Mark Franklin
Jul 22, 20242 min read
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What three things...
In the spirit of the location app, what three things (or three words) would you use to describe your current mindset?

Mark Franklin
Jul 15, 20241 min read
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The dangers of destination addiction
We’re addicted to luxury “destinations” in the belief that, when we get there, we will be happy.

Mark Franklin
Jul 1, 20242 min read
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