Peter Fletcher

10 simple ways to help make the world a better place

Clean up after your dog. Smile more. Laugh more. Pick up someone else's litter. Leave your chewing gum in the bin, not on the footpath. Take a stand against racism, … More

6 characteristics of great mentors

If you've ever had a great mentor you'll know they're worth their weight in gold. In equal parts they can be your accountant, financial adviser, life coach and best friend. Here, … More

Let’s listen to the stories of the battler

The real estate industry creates its heroes by numbers. Those who list the most, sell the most and who make the most get the accolades. That's not to say that those who sell less … More

7 tips for being more effective

If you want to be more effective try these simple strategies. Take responsibility for what's happening in your life. Sometimes it's tempting to blame other people for how we … More

31 things I’m grateful for — the tap in my shower

Every morning, the tap in my shower gives me a choice. Push it to the left and enjoy a hot shower, push it to the right and endure the sting of cold. It's a choice that reminds … More

How do you know when enough is enough?

Warning: This post contains the F-bomb. Actually, it contains lots of F-bombs, so if you're offended by strong language click away now. If not read on. I sold my real estate … More

What keeps you faithful?

Johnny Cash once sang "Because you're mine, I walk the line." His song was intended to proclame his love and devotion to a woman. But in reality it was - as is so often the case … More

Why being an ostrich is stopping you from achieving your goals

Last year I had a goal of writing a book. It was going to 70,ooo words. That worked out to just under 1,000 words per day if I was going to finish within 3 months. As it turned … More

7 ways to deal with negative people

Let's face it, negative people can be a drag. Their whining, nit-picking and gloomy outlook can make us want to give up on our goals and ambitions. But we don't have to put up … More

7 Regrets to Avoid Before You Retire

Mark Twain said that you'll regret the things you didn't do much more than the things you did do. It's a sage observation. So what are regrets do people have when they retire … More

Zen and the art of the cold shower

Some conversations change our lives in ways that can't be imagined or predicted at the time. For me, one of those conversations took place at the end of a Zen meditation … More

How a game the Eagles lost taught me to use my iPhone less

In June of 2013 I watched the Eagles play the Bombers at Patterson Stadium. At the time the Bombers were embroiled in a drugs scandal. The game was a cracker. At half-time … More

We discover who we are at the limits of what we believe is possible.

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