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The 50 best things to do in Australia at least once in your life

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Fellow Travelers, I recently returned from a pilgrimage to South Africa as I am at an intersection in my career path. Have you participated in a pilgrimage? If so, please reply with an example from your career and how it changed your life. * Pilgrimage has the classic three-stage form of a rite of passage: (1) separation (the start of the journey), (2) the liminal stage (the journey itself, the sojourn at the shrine, and the encounter with the sacred), and (3) reaggregation (the homecoming). * https://lnkd.in/gkgFkejx).

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Week 2 of our push month to qualify for the New Zealand trip is here! 🚀 But it's about more than just the trip 🗺️ It means: 1. More families protected 👨👩👧👦 2. More individuals coached 🫂 3. More people empowered with knowledge 👨🎓 4. More income earned 🫰 This month, I'm focused on leveling up not only myself but everyone I connect with. What are you focused on this month? #Leadership #GrowthMindset #Coaching #InsuranceAdvisor #LevelUp #FinancialFreedom #NewZealandBound #Mentorship #FamilyFirst #PushMonth #NewGoals #ClientSuccess #Teamwork #SuccessJourney #InsuranceIndustry #HelpingOthers #PersonalDevelopment #OpportunityKnocks #MakeAnImpact

So I went for a bike ride yesterday. It wasn't a very long ride (less than 60km) but it was one that elicited quite a bit of thought about this country of ours. My brother-in-law and I are huge proponents of saying hello to others we see on the road, be it other cyclists, runners or walkers. The old adage being "never too pro to not wave" (not that we're pros but you get the point). And the striking thing is that almost every single time we greet someone, we get a warm, friendly greeting back and usually a big smile too. Having travelled extensively across the world through work, and having gone for at least one run in most of those places, this is probably the ONLY country where this takes place. Why is that? What makes up the "gees" and spirit of South African people in this way? Why do we acknowledge the humanity of others in this way? Is it because we have a history of disregarding humanity previously? I don't think this is it, as I've travelled to many countries that have had chequered pasts as well, and this spirit of togetherness is not there. Instead, it something more. It's in the very soul of this country and her people. Whilst I don't have an actual answer, and this is something merely to provoke thought in those of you who take the time to read this, South Africa remains an incredibly special place. We take this for granted sometimes. And we really shouldn't. The potential of this country, despite all of its problems, is astounding. If we could find more ways to do more together, to unite instead of to divide, to lift up instead of to break down, we really, really could live in our very own paradise. As you start the week ahead, remember this. And do your part to build on this.

'The Greens think they're a law unto themselves' Is it possible for The Greens to ever be wrong? I agree with some people on some things and other people on other things. Only when they say logical things. Whenever someone says something illogical I do have to say: please be logical. What are the logistics? Where is the data? Is it reliable? Is it ACCCURATE AND VERIFIED AND VERIFIABLE? Or are we PRETENDING SOMETHING? If the Greens can justify what it is they say, let's all listen to why. And let's all let them say anything they think we should all hear. Government is there to govern us AS BEST AS THEY POSSIBLY CAN BASED ON THE VERY BEST INFORMATION. THE VERY MOST VERIFIABLE FACTS. What else could they be there for? What else SHOULD they be there for? According to who? Why would anyone disagree? HOW COULD ANYONE BELIEVE ANYONE WHO DISAGREED? Either you say logical and provable and wise things we should listen to, or you don't. Either you say things that improve our lived experience in our community or you don't. Either you help or you don't. Either you speak with us or at us. Either you speak truths or things that aren't truths. Either you can prove why you say what you say or you can't. Either you love your electorate or you love someone or something else. More than them. Either you work for the people you represent or you do not. Either you work hard or you don't. I love community law. But they don't attract the best people. So our principal solicitor used to come back from meetings wondering why she felt so bad for quitting corporate law. Why? All the women at the meeting were sleeping. Physically, some of them. Mentally, EVERYONE WAS ASLEEP IN COMMUNITY LAW WHEN I SAW THEM. Their heart was well intentioned but MY GOD WHAT WERE THEY ACTUALLY DOING? DOTTERY WEIRDOS. FLUFFY CONVERSATIONS THAT WERE ALL HEART AND NO BRAIN. I love the corporate world, the art world, and humans who are VERY CAPABLE. THE WORLD CANNOT BE SAVED BY YOU BECAUSE YOU WEAR A SILLY HAT. OR A STUPID JACKET. OR IDENTIFY WITH A STUPID STICKER ON YOUR STUPID CAR. THE WORLD NEEDS PEOPLE WHO KNOW HOW TO FIX THE WORLD. OR NO? WHAT SOCKS AND SANDALS SHOULD THEY WEAR? WHAT DUMB HIPPIE SHIT SHOULD THEY SAY. Bob Dylan hated pretenders. Me too. I love environmental activists who KNOW 1. WHAT SUSTAINABILITY IS. 2. WHAT TERMS MEAN. 3. HOW TO PROBLEM IDENTIFY. 4. HOW TO PROBLEM SOLVE. 5. HOW TO RESEARCH WELL. 6. HOW TO MAKE MONEY TO INVEST IN SOLUTIONS THAT WORK. 7. HOW TO ASSESS RISK. 8. HOW TO CALCULATE DAMAGE. 9. HOW TO BALANCE A SPREADSHEET WITH HONESTY AND INTEGRITY. 10. HOW TO COMMUNICATE RESPECTFULLY. 11. HOW TO COLLABORATE WITH ALL PEOPLE. 12. WHO TRY TO SAVE THE LIVES OF ALL HUMANS. EVEN IF YOU DON'T DRESS LIKE A SHITTY WIZARD OF WEED BROWNIES. 13. WHY FASHION AND CREDIBILITY MATTER. 14. WHY LOGIC IS THE ONLY THING THAT WILL LOGICALLY SAVE THE ENVIRONMENT. 15. WHY MAKING MONEY TO INVEST IN ENVIRONMENT-SAVING SOLUTIONS IS THE ONLY WAY TO DO IT. Or, no?

An interesting perspective Mayor. The focus on commercial flight upgrades, which are fully documented—perks many Australians might enjoy with frequent flyer points—seems somewhat misplaced when, at the same time, the Liberal leader can request private jet access from one of the nation’s wealthiest billionaires. Perhaps this raises a larger question about the nature and influence of political connections and being in a privileged position. Which relationships carry more weight business-class upgrades or direct access to the private jets of Australia’s billionaires?

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