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[Parra Cheeses]

RIP, David Lord: Australian sports journalism icon was 'always thoughtful and thought-provoking'

David Lord has been remembered as an icon of Australian sports journalism following his death, aged 84. The renowned writer and broadcaster was an…

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David Lord, I’ve had many beers with him in the Oaks Hotel many moons ago. Loved his insight into cricket and a bloody decent human being.

 

[JohnStoppafarty]

David Lord, I’ve had many beers with him in the Oaks Hotel many moons ago. Loved his insight into cricket and a bloody decent human being.

Did you know John Collins before he died?

 

[Suitman]

David Lord, I’ve had many beers with him in the Oaks Hotel many moons ago. Loved his insight into cricket and a bloody decent human being.

Are you serious?
Could you please PM me?

 

[Stevie]

Hey Fellas.

Just checking in. Hope you guys are all travelling along OK! Lots of awful news the last few months but hoping all my Parra family (long suffering like myself) are ticking along ok.

 

[Twizzle]

Living the Dream

 

[Gronk]

 

[Gronk]

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[Stevie]

That was incredibly hard to watch. Great share.
Very brave interview. No one “is killing it”, no one “has the best life”.
Regardless the hand you’re dealt, life it a motherf**ker. That’s what makes the special moments special.

 

[Stevie]

I think I shared a while back me going through a dark spot. No reason. Life is good, healthy and privileged. Doesn’t matter.
Being vulnerable and asking for help saves lives. Don’t be proud, just reach out.
Because think of that guy in that interview. He didn’t know him well but do you not think he’d not have stopped his life to do anything in his power to help someone, of course.
Often you can’t see it. But you are very loved.

 

[Stevie]

Side note. Something that was suggested to me recently which made me think. As I am THE most judgemental merkin ever.

Anyway. The idea was as simple as this. The next time you see someone that does your head in, or hear something.

Challenge yourself to say this. “They are doing their best. Good luck to them.”

It's hard, but a powerful thing.

 

[the phantom menace]

I might try that strategy whenever I read a Pou post

 

[Gronk]

Truth. Sometimes I can't turn off my work brain.

 

[Twizzle]

Truth. Sometimes I can't turn off my work brain.

I've been self employed since my 20s and used to working long hours under stress and is a merkin to deal with but its the choice I made

been to many business and self improvement seminars and courses and blah blah blah

what works for me is the old adage of the crow who tried to drink from the bucket of water which was too low, so he displaced the water with stones till the bucket overflowed

so to get the "work brain switched off" I simply replace those thoughts with happy thoughts or go to my happy place or whatever the f**k you want to call it, but it works for me for the majority of the time

 

[Stevie]

I've been self employed since my 20s and used to working long hours under stress and is a merkin to deal with but its the choice I made

been to many business and self improvement seminars and courses and blah blah blah

what works for me is the old adage of the crow who tried to drink from the bucket of water which was too low, so he displaced the water with stones till the bucket overflowed

so to get the "work brain switched off" I simply replace those thoughts with happy thoughts or go to my happy place or whatever the f**k you want to call it, but it works for me for the majority of the time

Yeah I do that too. Definitely good to think about your “happy place”.

Tbh I think the reason I like coming in here is a “forum” is such an old fashioned way to connect. I actually love it!

 

[Eelogical]

I've been self employed since my 20s and used to working long hours under stress and is a merkin to deal with but its the choice I made

been to many business and self improvement seminars and courses and blah blah blah

what works for me is the old adage of the crow who tried to drink from the bucket of water which was too low, so he displaced the water with stones till the bucket overflowed

so to get the "work brain switched off" I simply replace those thoughts with happy thoughts or go to my happy place or whatever the f**k you want to call it, but it works for me for the majority of the time

Is this where the term 'stone the crows' comes from?

 

[Gronk]

 

[Stevie]

Hey All!

So I got back to the gym this week after the best part of 6 or so year away. Going SUPER easy initially but I have to tell you the overall mood of me this week has been off the charts happy. Its simply incredible and I forgot the mood factor of lifting weights!
I had spoken to my big boss about booking time into my calendar every day to exercise as I have a habit of getting stuck and not moving all day and he was incredibly encouraging! I have been 4 times already this week and honestly I am feeling so bloody good, if not quite sore though ha ha.
I've always been told how important it is for head space but until I started again I totally forgot.

 

[Gronk]

Hey All!

So I got back to the gym this week after the best part of 6 or so year away. Going SUPER easy initially but I have to tell you the overall mood of me this week has been off the charts happy. Its simply incredible and I forgot the mood factor of lifting weights!
I had spoken to my big boss about booking time into my calendar every day to exercise as I have a habit of getting stuck and not moving all day and he was incredibly encouraging! I have been 4 times already this week and honestly I am feeling so bloody good, if not quite sore though ha ha.
I've always been told how important it is for head space but until I started again I totally forgot.

Well said. We all know that exercise releases endorphins, but there are new studies regarding the increased production of endocannabinoids.

Bottom line, well being ▲ and stress ▼.

 

[Twizzle]

Hey All!

So I got back to the gym this week after the best part of 6 or so year away. Going SUPER easy initially but I have to tell you the overall mood of me this week has been off the charts happy. Its simply incredible and I forgot the mood factor of lifting weights!
I had spoken to my big boss about booking time into my calendar every day to exercise as I have a habit of getting stuck and not moving all day and he was incredibly encouraging! I have been 4 times already this week and honestly I am feeling so bloody good, if not quite sore though ha ha.
I've always been told how important it is for head space but until I started again I totally forgot.

good move mate, best of luck with it

 

[Stevie]

good move mate, best of luck with it

Thanks mate. Having a rest day today because I’m so sore I can barely wipe my arse on the toilet lol.
But I’ll get through the next few weeks and she’ll be right