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What would your 20-year-old self tell you to do now? Not what would you tell your younger self — that’s the question we usually ask. But what if we turned it around?

What if the younger version of you, the one with more energy, more optimism, more courage, more confidence and perhaps a little more useful ignorance, could look at your life now and tell you what to do next?

In this video, I’m asking whether we become too careful in midlife. Too shaped by disappointment. Too influenced by the naysayers, the doubters, the small thinkers and the harsh realities of the last 30 or 40 years.

I also talk about why your lived experience, taste, context, judgement and personal perspective may become more valuable — not less — in a world where AI can increasingly package and explain almost any body of knowledge.

So the question is:
What would 20-year-old you tell you to do now? I’d love to hear your thoughts in the comments.

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After 44 years of photographing landscapes, I’ve learned that photography isn't just about gear, technique, or even the photos. It's about being outside, slowing down, and paying attention. Lately, it's about finding peace in a world that's increasingly loud.

In this video, shot along the southern edge of Australia's Great Dividing Range, I share eight reasons to take up photography and what it will do for you.

So whether you’re considering buying your first camera or just feeling overwhelmed by modern life, I hope this encourages you to step outside and reconnect with the world around you.

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Twenty years ago, my dad said, "Son, you work too hard. In the end, it isn't worth it." Was he right?

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Pay attention to this single indicator because it plays an outsized role in determining what to do next - in business, in relationships, and in life–and being happy with those choices. This is one of those 'ah-ha' moments that will serve you for the rest of your life.

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This is a practical 4-step framework to help you determine which project to pursue in your next chapter – whether that's retirement or a side project to your current career. If you’re feeling stuck, unclear, or pulled in too many directions, this will ensure you find a path that fits who you are and how you want to live.

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Most of us won’t cure cancer or build monuments. So what does legacy look like for the rest of us?

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Retirement sounds great… until you realise you still need something to wake up for. In this video, I share a few of the things I’m genuinely excited about in this next chapter — road trips, photography, writing — and why they matter to me.

Then I asked AI to generate 30 additional pursuits worth considering in retirement. Some are practical. Some are creative. Some might surprise you.

The goal isn’t to fill time. It’s to find something that fits.

If you’re in your 50s, 60s, or beyond and wondering what this season is really for, I hope one of these ideas sparks something.

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Many of us reach our 40s, 50s, or later and quietly wonder if we missed something. A career we didn’t pursue. A business we never started. Investments we didn’t make. Opportunities we let pass.

It’s easy to build a long list of regrets.

But what if you looked at your past through a different lens?

In this video, I explore the idea that most of us are far more accomplished than we give ourselves credit for. The things we’ve built, the challenges we’ve survived, and the capabilities we’ve developed over decades all add up to something far more meaningful than we often realise.

Instead of asking “Why am I behind?” a better question might be:

“Given everything I’ve already done… what do I want to build next?”

In this episode, I also share a simple exercise you can do on one sheet of paper that can completely change how you see your past—and help you decide what to do in your next chapter.

If you’ve ever felt like you started too late, took the wrong path, or missed your moment, this conversation is for you.

You may discover you’re not behind at all.

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If you don’t have enough invested to walk away tomorrow, you’ve got two options: build more capital or build new income.

In this video, I break down exactly how I’m making extra money in my 50s as I transition into Act Two — no hype, no nonsense.

From freelance web design ($3,500–$15,000 projects), to video production work born out of YouTube, to ad revenue, sponsorships, and leveraging 40 years of hard-earned skills — this is what’s actually working for me.

The key is to monetise experience, because the skills you take for granted might be valuable to someone else.

If you're thinking about your own Act Two, this is a practical look at what’s possible — and how to make the shift without blowing up your financial security.

Questions? Drop them below. I answer every comment.

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