The Development Compass

We’ve invited John Rushton to become a guest contributor. John’s comments on the blog have been insightful and well observed and we thought he might have more to share with people. Just by way of introduction, here is a short bio on John…

Through the power of media, Yorkshireman, John S. Rushton, has inspired millions of people in Europe and America, to “get real” about their own behaviour and live a happier life.

A prolific writer on how to achieve happiness through emotional balance, John is also one of the most sought-after public speakers on the subject. Earlier this year, the BBC World Service named him as: “One of Britain’s most fascinating people and also one of Britain’s best kept secrets.”

His current radio programmes on the BBC, ILR and SKY Network always prove popular and bring comfort, hilarity, directness, and listener value every time.

Welcome John

Another great video

This video helps me to get in touch with how much there is to appreciate and be grateful for, that can be so easily missed in a busy life. Most of all, it reminded me to be thankful for each breath that causes me to be here experiencing it all.

Much is currently being written about the importance of gratitude and appreciation. Much has always been written, as we see here, “Gratitude is not only the greatest of virtues, but the parent of all others”. Cicereo

As we are the storywriter in our life, I guess it could be useful to remind ourselves about what is great to be appreciating in our lives now, and how awareness of this can change ourselves and our days easily.

The Power That We Have

The following question was asked by Mark Weston on LinkedIn

If you reversed time, would you still want to be in the same industry you are in now? or would you have taken a diffrent step in your career path?

My own answer was

Same for me again please

That said, the question seemed to raise a lot of answers, so… how would you answer this question?

John Rushton made thought provoking comment on an earlier post. He believes that;

Most people know when they are making excuses (some get into the habit of it)
Most people know when they are telling lies…
Most people know when they are admonishing responsibility…
Most people know when they are not genuine…
Most people know when they are trying to appear something that they are not for appearances…
Most people know when ’stuff’ doesn’t feel well within…
Most people know when ‘things’ aren’t right…
Most people know when they ought to change…
Most people know when life isn’t what it should be and they’ve done nothing to rectify it…
Most people know when wrong is wrong, regardless of what others do…
Most people know what’s good and honest…
Most people know what’s kind and generous…
Most people can control what they say, but many don’t…
Most people know if they have an ego problem…
Most people know their own faults…
Most people know their limitations - even if they choose not to - which doesn’t mean not pressing on…
Most people know that help is available but their ego holds them back…
Most people know they’d like to admit more honestly stuff about themselves and their lives and not wash over it for fear of being embarrassed or belittled…
Most people want to free themselves up more and be happier…
Most people know that life for them could be better but are frightened to make the changes…

What else do you think most people know?