A quick snippet of me on ABC Radio, advancing arguments against Australia becoming a Republic.
Continue readingVideo: Book Interview with Libertyworks’ Justin Campbell
Check out this video – a great long-form chat on my book Winners Don’t Cheat. We talk about my turnaround story, finding your aptitude, education versus employability, and how to get more reading done.
Continue readingOvercoming the ‘red tape’ of character – identity politics
Here’s a link to my latest piece on the Liberty Works website. It’s based on my recent speech at Liberty Fest 2018 on building better individuals and thriving in a great place like Australia. Enjoy the read and please comment for feedback. Overcoming the ‘red tape’ of character – identity politics
Continue readingAppearance on Sky News
My appearance on Sky’s “Outsiders” to talk about my book – Winners Don’t Cheat – with Rowan Dean and Ross Cameron. In this extract I talk about resilience and the lessons from Margaret Thatcher and John Howard.
Continue reading12 Books Every Young Australian Should Read
I thought I’d share with parents and young professionals some of the books that I wish I’d read sooner. Granted, this list may seem like a slight ‘stretch’ for a school-aged reader, as I didn’t conquer some of these books until my 20s. But I hope it achieves the right mix of self-development with a taste of the historical, economic and political issues that will continue to shape our country. A Fortunate Life by A.B. Facey Growing up in early 1900s Western Australia (WA), the late Albert Facey had an impeccably difficult life, with much more heartbreak and loss than […]
Continue readingFree eBook PDF – How Do I Get My Kid To Do This?
Since releasing my book Winners Don’t Cheat, the most common question I get asked by parents is ‘How do I get my kid to do this?’ So I’ve put together a very short eBook on what worked for me in terms of forming good habits and setting goals coming out of high school. I sum up how powerful lessons from knowing better, getting the right role models, constantly ‘doing’ and showing grit can help generate discipline and instincts to improve. For a copy please click here (right click ‘Save Link As’), which is completely free. No need to sign up. […]
Continue readingBook Interview with the Menzies Research Centre
Being a fan of the journalist Fred Pawle I was stoked to be interviewed by him in his capacity as the new Communications Director for the Menzies Research Centre. We talked about not only the lessons in my book but how Robert Menzies – Australia’s longest serving prime minister – was the Jordan Peterson of his era. Check it out here.
Continue readingBook Interview with the Institute of Public Affairs Podcast
Tune into my interview with one of Australia’s leading think tanks – the Institute of Public Affairs (IPA), where I discuss my book Winners Don’t Cheat. The Young IPA Podcast – Episode 70 with Andrew Bushnell & Sean Jacobs
Continue readingGetting better with Menzies: reconnecting with good values
My piece in the Spectator arguing what Menzies – our longest-serving prime minister – can tell us about the value and appeal of good values. Click here to read.
Continue readingNothing new under the sun: Marcus Aurelius, student-life and Meditations
During my first university tutorial, over a decade ago, I can still recall the gasps of horror as our Greek History lecturer first introduced us to the idea of ‘stoicism’. ‘It’s basically a preference for pain and hardship over nice things,’ I remember him explaining. ‘Ugh,’ cried one student. ‘Why the hell would you want that?’ complained another. Furrowed brows followed as he tried to explain this ancient philosophy to a room full of young restless minds, glued to the idea of instant gratification. But I suspect there were some in the room who, like myself, understood or ‘felt’ what […]
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