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My Favourite Quote: Jacqui Olliver, End The Problem

“You don’t have to say a word to change someone’s mood for the better.” This was quoted alongside Dolly Parton’s famous quote, “If you see someone without a smile give them one of yours.”


One of the best things we can do to influence others is to choose to consciously live our lives from an emotionally empowered state. By being consciously aware of how we want to be and feel, we can take small steps each day and consciously evolve into the person we have always known we can be.

Psychosexual Relationship Specialist at End the Problem, Jacqui Olliver is a published author who renews relationships by solving mental, emotional and sexual issues for men, women and couples. Connect on Facebook or @endtheproblem.

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My Favourite Quote: Tom Adam, Canberra Martial Arts

My personal favourite quote is:

Reality = Perceptions minus Expectations.



I learned it working for a major hotel chain in 2002 – it has always been attributed to anonymous.

There are many variations of this formula, but I have found this works best – and I’ve grown my Martial Arts school around it. Not to mention I’ve seen failures that my team have made that we could have all worked better if we’d applied it.

The formula – Someone will have a negative reality if their expectations are greater than their perception of any particular experience. Basically put, it’s better to under sell and over deliver than visa versa.

It resonates for me, as a business owner and Master Martial Arts instructor, I have found people who expect too much are never happy with the their negative reality…. because their perceptions didn’t match or exceed their expectations. Like most, if you think attaining your Black Belt is the end of your training you’ll be bitterly disappointed as it’s just the beginning…

Tom Adam is the Managing Director/Founder/Chief Instructor of Canberra Martial Arts.

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My Favourite Quote: Marianna Boguslavsky, Boguslavsky & Co


”And I know what I have to do now. I gotta keep breathing. Because tomorrow the sun will rise. Who knows what the tide could bring?” – Castaway movie.

My favourite quote is from the movie Castaway. The reason I love it so much is that is has been a source of inspiration and motivation for when I launched my digital strategy agency – never ever give up. Who knows what tomorrow can bring?!

Marianna Boguslavsky is the MD & Digital Strategist at Boguslavsky & Co, a niche digital strategy agency focusing on customer acquisition for ecommerce brands.

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My Favourite Quote: Jeremy Britton, BostonCoin

“You become wiser by doubting your beliefs, and less wise by believing your doubts.” – Lama Jairbee

It’s a quote which came to Lama Jairbee after hundreds of days of sunrise meditation. This is a reminder to me that the vast majority of limits in life are self-imposed, and we should never believe the doubts inside of us. It is also a reminder to question my own beliefs, and those of others; to challenge the status quo, and discover innovation.

Jeremy Britton DFA SAFin is CFO of BostonCoin.

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My Favourite Quote: Alexander Porter, Search It Local

“If there is no enemy within, the enemy outside can do us no harm.” – African Proverb



This is a quote taken from an African proverb. With a variety of applications, this quote resonates with me as part of my cancer journey.

Diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia as a 20 year old, the journey to rebuild my body and mind was a slow, painful one.

In time I realised that life isn’t a measure of how others view you, but how you view yourself.

I’ll always have scars from my surgeries in hospital, pains that stay with me, and uncertainty that lingers in the back of my mind. But that quote – if there is no enemy within, the enemy outside can do us no harm – reminds me to accept my life, body and mind for what they are.

It’s no one’s place to judge me. Just as no one should be judged at all.

We’re all on our own journey, all with our own cross to bear. And if you can find a way to be comfortable with who you are, and I mean *truly* comfortable, then you’ll be the most at peace version of you possible.

Alexander Porter is a cancer survivor and Head of Copy at Search It Local.
Learn more at www.searchitlocal.com.au

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My Favourite Quote: Christine Harrison, www.nobleagility.com

“It’s not what happens to you in life that matters; what matters is how you deal with it”
– Terry Riley (composer).

“I love this quote because it works in every human situation and is essentially about empowering yourself. ” – Christine Harrison.

Christine Harrison is the author of PIVOT: PMO Agility and founder of Noble Agility. Learn more at www.nobleagility.com

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GIFT FOR PICNIC ENTHUSIASTS: Sunnylife Lovers Picnic Set $39.95

Forget the paper plates and plastic cutlery – a proper picnic deserves proper dinnerware, and the Sunnylife Lovers Picnic Set will do the job perfectly!
Available in our two fav colours – Azule and Monteverde, this set features:
– 2 cutlery sets (knife, spoon, fork) and 2 plates
– Compact carry case
– Made from quality food-safe materials.

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Recipe of the Week: Zucchini Slice

School’s back for our household this week, so I’m on the look-out for easy, healthy recipes for school lunches and dinner.

We also have a glut of self-sown zucchinis that I’d like to make the most of, so the obvious choice is zucchini slice – a firm favourite in our household.

Similar to a quiche, this slice is made quicker and easier without having to worry about pastry – just mix all your ingredients together and you’re good to go!

Ingredients:
2 zucchini (grated)
2 (at least!) rashers bacon (chopped finely)
1 cup grated cheese (as mild or tasty as you like, depending on your dinners’ tastes)
1 cup self-raising flour
2 tablespoons of melted butter (or you can use oil if you prefer)
5 eggs
Salt and pepper for seasoning to taste

Method:
1. Preheat your oven to 170°C and grease a baking tin. I like using spray oil and baking in my ceramic casserole dish.

2. In a large bowl, mix together the zucchini, bacon, flour and cheese. Add the melted butter and lightly beaten eggs, and combine all together.
Add salt and pepper to taste and pour into your baking dish.

3. Bake for at least 30 mins, or until golden and set. It will be easier to cut if you let it cool a little first.

TIPS:
– Add corn and grated carrot for an extra boost of veg for the kids.
– Add feta or blue cheese and finely sliced roasted capsicum for a gourmet version.
– Omit the bacon for a vego option
– I enjoy a slice of this for breakfast. Thanks to the eggs and bacon, this is a filling way to start the day.
– Serve with a side salad as a healthy lunch or dinner.

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