Why, you might ask, have I posted this ridiculous picture of myself on my supposedly serious blog?  Do I need some attention? Have I decided to turn Screw the System into a health and fitness blog? Have I lost my mind? None of the above.  While I appreciate that there are thousands of guys on the internet with more photo worthy physiques, I wanted to let you know that I keep myself in shap...

Rebellion is taking a new form. The 60’s had the sexual revolution, recreational drug use and war protests, the 70s had punk rock and strikes and the 80s and 90s saw the growth of hip hop culture. But what have we got today? For better or worse (I’m inclined to think the latter), capitalism and consumerism are now the dominant socio-economic forces in the world. Although begrudgingly accepted ...

I'm gettin' paid!!!   The sun is out, the kids are on their school holidays and my tennis camps are packed. I'm making money. Maybe not BIG money, but I'm clearing over $1500 a week. Why am I telling you this?  Because I'm into the highest grossing period of my year, yet I couldn't be further away from realising my dreams!!! Sounds confusing? Let me explain my dilemma and in the process, ...

Legend has it that Michelangelo could stare at a rough slab of rock and see a beautiful statue inside. His job, therefore, was one of freeing the beauty within rather than creating something anew. He would take his tools, chip away at all the imperfections and smooth the rough edges until a glorious statue stood for the world to behold. People would marvel at his work and ask him how he was ab...

If someone called you a 'Dreamer' would you be offended? Pause for a moment and think about the connotations; Head always in the clouds. Thinking fantastic thoughts yet never taking any of the steps necessary to achieve them. Little grasp of how reality works.  'Naive, idealistic, utopian and unproductive' are just some of the labels thrown at dreamers. They have no place in the sys...

‘Only a few months to go and you’ll be finished and out in ‘The Real World.’ ‘Oh, you’ve finished Uni now? Welcome to ‘The Real World.’ What were these people talking about? The first comment came from a University tutor, the second from a guy at the gym. Both were made some 10 plus years ago as I was about to finish, and once I had completed, university. They’re just two of the comments I c...

"Sorry I haven't got back to you. I've been SO busy lately." Have you heard that line before? I'm sure you have. It's usually offered after failure to respond to an email, call or txt. What you might not have heard, though, is this - NOBODY IS BUSIER THAN ANOTHER PERSON!  It's all relative because everybody has the same 24 hours. Therefore, it's not about how much you have to do, but what y...

Bruce Lee personified all it means to Screw the System. Martial artist, movie star, teacher, visionary and self-made man, his was a truly extraordinary life. However, it's not just his movies that he's remembered for. He also gave the world some of the most insightful quotes about realising your dreams and potential. If I had to sum up his life and philosophy in a single wor...

Take a look at the picture to your left. While it might not be everybody's idea of paradise, you could say it's a visual representation of a destination most people would like to be. House by the lake, warm climate, relaxed lifestyle and beautiful scenery. It's funny how everything you dream of having can be captured in certain pictures. So, just for a few moments, I want YOU to focus...

Do you feel lost sometimes? Is there a lack of excitement in your life? Are you fed up with spending 90% of your time doing the things you have to do and only 10% of your time doing the things you want to do? If any of the above applies then I have the answer for you. However, it doesn't involve travelling the world, retraining at university or quitting your job. No, this solution is more...