#bestmeever podcast by coach myke celis by Kangaroofern Media Lab Pty Ltd

We've all been self-deprecating at one point or another in our lives. It's totally normal and can stem from a variety of causes that are sometimes out of your control. Whether it's negative feedback from someone else (maybe even a parent), societal conditioning, or just being focused on the present moment with doubts about how things will turn out, it can be overwhelming if you don't have the right perspective. The truth is, we're our own harshest critics — especially when we're trying to accomplish something or push ourselves outside our comfort zone.

The standard of a relationship cannot be lowered for any reason — it is an emotion that is sacred to two people in love.

No one wants to hear this, but it's true --- nothing lasts forever. 

Have you ever heard of the phrase “putting your oxygen mask on first before helping others?”. It's a safety tactic that airplanes teach to passengers and crew members in case of an emergency. This is based on the idea that if you are in the unfortunate position of being on a plane that is about to nose dive, you should place your oxygen mask on yourself FIRST before helping anyone else - including children. Otherwise, you may not be able to help anyone at all.

Almost is a word that is seemingly used every day in our lives. We don't really think much about it or stop to examine its significance. But almost is a smart little word, and it has a lot of power.

Life is a journey that you create. You are the captain of your own ship, and if you don't lead it in the direction you want, you'll end up sailing into places you don't want to be. And remember, choose wisely. Decide on the path where you feel comfortable and happy, a path without negativity.

Happiness is what most people want. Without feeling happy about one's self, we're just left with emptiness, life is not worth living. 

When you're not feeling your best, what do you do? Rather than living in negativity, do you look for proactive methods to overcome obstacles? Nobody is immune to negative emotions; everyone goes through ups and downs regardless of their social status or level of success.

Alastair started his career as an expert in substance abuse by working in street outreach with dependent drinkers and injecting drug users. From 2005-2010 Alastair led outreach across the borough of Haringey, North London, working in both abstinence and harm reduction settings. After leaving the public sector Alastair went on to become one of the pioneers of addiction treatment in Asia.

Rob Barratt, a huge football fan, Founder of Quantitiv Ltd, and Co-Founder of The Industry Leaders, began his career in the construction industry, working on mega projects throughout the UK, Australia, Singapore, Macau and Hong Kong. The bulk of that time was focused on managing change, which involved creating systems to ensure contractors were paid for what they had done, and negotiating the best possible outcome with clients. Later, he began to specialise in contract law, dispute resolution and claims. He is fascinated by the art and psychology of negotiation and has also completed the Program on Negotiation, with Harvard University.