life lessons
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6) Monday Mood Boost: Stop Wasting Your Most Precious Asset
Monday’s can be difficult. You wake up, it’s the start of a new week and you might be feeling a bit anxious. Your mind is racing ahead to all the things you need to do and all the challenges you need to overcome. It can be a bit daunting. So here’s a mood booster for…
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5) Monday Mood Boost: The Most Profound Idea You Can Ever Learn About Yourself + The World
Monday’s can be difficult. You wake up, it’s the start of a new week and you might be feeling a bit anxious. Your mind is racing ahead to all the things you need to do and all the challenges you need to overcome. It can be a bit daunting. So here’s a mood booster for…
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4) Monday Mood Boost: You’re Living the Dream Life
Monday’s can be difficult. You wake up, it’s the start of a new week and you might be feeling a bit anxious. Your mind is racing ahead to all the things you need to do and all the challenges you need to overcome. It can be a bit daunting. So here’s a mood booster for…
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2) Monday Mood Boost: Two Ancient Ideas for A Happier Life
Monday’s can be difficult. You wake up, it’s the start of a new week and you might be feeling a bit anxious. Your mind is racing ahead to all the things you need to do and all the challenges you need to overcome. It can be a bit daunting. So here’s a mood booster for…
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Why do you do what you do?
Have you ever asked yourself this? As in, why do you spend your time the way you spend it? It’s become a little bit cliche nowadays, to say time is the most precious commodity. But it really is. On your deathbed, you’re not going to think about how much money you have. You’re going to…
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1) Monday Mood Boost; Nothing Matters
Monday’s can be difficult. You wake up, it’s the start of a new week and you might be feeling a bit anxious. Your mind is racing ahead to all the things you need to do and all the challenges you need to overcome. It can be a bit daunting. So here’s a mood booster for…
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Why You Need To Invest in a Stocks & Shares ISA Today
Lisa was a single mum of two, struggling to make ends meet. She worked as a cashier at a supermarket, earning minimum wage and barely covering her bills. She had no savings, no investments, and no hope for a better future. But everything changed when she received a £500 inheritance from her grandmother. Instead of…
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Modern Marcus Aurelius: The Extraordinary Journey from Guerrilla Fighter to the World’s Poorest President
José Mujica, Uruguayan President from 2010 to 2015, stood out not only for his political role, but also for his past as a guerrilla and prisoner, choosing to live in a modest farmhouse while donating 90% of his salary to charity. Known for his humility, integrity and commitment to principles, Mujica’s life has provided important…
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Why you should avoid the 5-8% High Street Bank savings rates
Saving money in a high interest bank account seems responsible. But even 5% interest doesn’t compete with 7-10% average stock market returns over long timeframes. Let’s compare John who saved £10K in a 5% savings account versus investing it. After 35 years, John’s savings earn him just £25K interest. Meanwhile, investing at 8% over the…
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Some Thoughts on Exercise + its Importance
A lot of internet blogging/content around exercise is often cringe and states the obvious. I’m going to try and ensure this article is neither of these things. Apologies in advance if it fails. Exercise is clearly not in Fill The Gaps’s core wheelhouse. We tend to focus on philosophy and finance over fitness. But being…