“I thought I was too old to meet new friends. Turns out I just needed to show up.” The Pros of Joining a Rural Men's Group 1. Real Connection, Local Roots In a rural county like Wiltshire, villages can be close-knit yet isolating. Groups like Sanity Clause bridge that gap. They create space for friendship beyond the … Continue reading Rural Men’s Meetups the Pros and Cons
Rethinking Ageing: How Dr. Ellen Langer’s Theories Can Empower Rural Wiltshire Middle-Aged or Older Men.
Plus and Minus Living as a middle-aged or older man in the British countryside comes with its unique mix of peace and pressure. While the landscape is tranquil, the realities of modern life—dealing with changing work expectations, managing physical health, and tackling feelings of isolation—can cast long shadows over well-being. Yet, fresh perspectives from psychology, … Continue reading Rethinking Ageing: How Dr. Ellen Langer’s Theories Can Empower Rural Wiltshire Middle-Aged or Older Men.
Men’s Health in the UK: Why It Matters and Why You Should Join Us at “Sanity Clause” Men’s Meetup in Wiltshire UK
Introduction: Breaking the Silence Men’s health in the UK is at a crossroads. For too long, conversations about our well being have been hindered by silence, outdated stereotypes, and the belief that “real men” don’t talk about their health. Yet, behind closed doors, too many of us are struggling—often alone—with physical and mental health challenges … Continue reading Men’s Health in the UK: Why It Matters and Why You Should Join Us at “Sanity Clause” Men’s Meetup in Wiltshire UK
“Now if I were you, I wouldn’t have started from here.”
I was thinking over the weekend, it's a long game and how did I get to where I am now? ... or as the Irish man replied when asked for directions, " "Now if I were you, I wouldn't have started from here."
This is one way to tell the story ... Let's start at age 16 in NI playing badminton for Ulster and Ireland, which is all I cared about at the time.
Young Turks
The number of young executives I see looking for answers to basic business questions (on any online industry forum) that got answered a long time ago concerns me. It's not their fault, who have they got to learn from if the older mentor figures keep disappearing? There has to be a process of regeneration, a cycle where experienced professionals, grounded in business skills, impart their knowledge to the next set of executives.
SANITY CLAUSE 