I’ve always been interested in our perceptions of the passing of time. Personally speaking, the past summer practically flew by, while I know the upcoming ‘dark and wet season’ is going to feel a lot longer than it is. For me, at least.
I know when I’m enjoying myself, a day-long workshop can feel like it’s passed in the blink of an eye. Give me a stack of paperwork to deal with and it’ll feel like an eternity. Sit me in front of a piano and I’ll lose track of time completely.
Happy Birthday, WorkLifePsych
So I’m facing this month’s tenth anniversary of launching WorkLifePsych with a mixture of excitement, awe and bemusement. I mean, I love a celebration and marking ten years is going to be fun! I’m slightly in awe, as setting up my own business has always been a goal of mine, and to look back at a successful and fun ten years of business frankly stops me in my tracks.
Bemusement? I frankly can’t believe it’s been ten years. A decade. A massive slice of my time on this earth. Doing more and more of the work I’m passionate about, with people I admire and respect. Visiting interesting places, learning about new industries, making new and life-changing friendships.
And all because of work.
You’ll probably realise it hasn’t all been plain sailing! There’s rarely a straight line between points in life, but as I look back from this vantage point of the present day, the last ten years have been overwhelmingly rewarding, fulfilling and fun. And those difficulties and setbacks? With the benefit of hindsight, I can see how they represented opportunities to learn and grow. Tough in the moment, mind you.
I’d like to thank…
My work is all about people and none of this would have been possible without a whole bunch of very special people. The list of people to thank is too long to include in a post like this, but I want to call attention to a few.
I want to thank those clients who took a punt on me in those first few months. And the growing list of clients who’ve joined the WorkLifePsych community ever since. I want to thank the associates that have supported me on our larger projects, for both their expertise and their ability to help me have fun as we queue for yet another flight or another long train journey.
I especially want to thank my partner Frank, for his unfailing support and belief in me. And my extended family for every bit of moral support they send my way.
You’re too kind…
Traditionally, a tenth anniversary is marked by gifts of tin or aluminium, but… no thanks! 🤣 However, if you’d like to put a smile on my face this month, you could:
- Subscribe to my growing YouTube channel
- Recommend the podcast to a colleague or friend
- Drop me a note and share your favourite memory of working with me
Finally, without wishing to tempt fate, I’d like to hope for another ten years just like these. I know I’ll be a very grateful person if it all unfolds that way.
Thanks for everything.
