The Infrastructure of Contentment

I'm in a good place right now.

I know that won't last - life has a way of taking over. I've got elderly parents who don't live nearby, and I wish I spent more time with them. There's a collection of ailments and injuries that'll only get worse. Two brilliant (if occasionally maddening) children who'll one day move out. A fledgling business that needs to turn a proper profit soon, or corporate life might start whispering sweet nothings about regular salaries again.

But here's what I do know: I've built something. Over the last year, I've made some decisions that leave me feeling genuinely privileged to be exactly where I am.

What good looks like (for now)

I've focused on building a business that actually works for me - doing what I'm good at, with the autonomy and creativity that fills up my days rather than drains them. I've got a wonderfully supportive partner who backed that leap and stands with me as we figure it out together. My body's holding up enough to let me do the things that bring me joy: cycling, running, the occasional gig. We've got a home that's comfortable and spacious, filled with a family that makes me laugh every single day. And friends and siblings - some close, some scattered across the globe - who get me, spend time with me, and show up when I need them.

I know all of this will ebb and flow. Illness will arrive, people will come and go, the unknown will happen because it always does.

But what I hope is that I've created a strong enough, interconnected infrastructure of love and support that'll weather whatever storms are coming.

How I got here (spoiler: I had help)

It wasn't always like this. Over the last few years, I've had the chance to work with some brilliant coaches who helped me work out what actually matters to me - and then roadmap how to get there. Coaching isn't the answer to everything, but it's been the fuel that's helped me move the vehicle of my life forward.

I don't share this as a flex. I share it for two reasons:

First, gratitude really is the bedrock of a healthier, happier life. And second, if you're struggling right now, there absolutely is a way to make the changes you want.

The question that matters

I'm working with some exceptional leaders at the moment who are wrestling with their own big questions around happiness, success, and growth. Whilst they're the ones doing the hard yards, what I do is create a safe but challenging space for them to explore and find their way forward.

Here's what I'm curious about: Who's in your camp?

If you're carrying the weight right now - being the one everyone looks to for clarity whilst you're figuring it out yourself - do you have the support and space to build that future you actually want? If not, who could that be?

The thing about potential

People have unlimited potential, but to fulfil it they need to be able to find and draw on the resources within them. Sometimes we need a little help with that.

My gratitude goes to all those who've helped and continue to help me get there. And if you've read this far, thank you.

What do you do to find that strength in you? I'd genuinely love to hear about it.