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Tom Basson
http://www.tombasson.wordpress.com/
On productivity, Christianity, and other weird stuff.
LATEST ARTICLES ( 100 )
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Keep Breathing
For many people right now, with all that is going on in our world, they feel like I did in that dam. Out of their depth. Exhausted. Not sure if they can make it... Read more
Posted on 11 March 2021 LIFE COACH, SPIRITUALITY, TECH -
Sick & Tired
Sick and tired of this pandemic? Me too. But there is hope... Read more
Posted on 31 July 2020 LIFE COACH, SPIRITUALITY, TECH -
Silence is the Key
In a world where things are moving so fast, I realise that sometimes in life, you have to stop before you can truly begin, and that pressing pause to be still... Read more
Posted on 27 July 2020 LIFE COACH, SPIRITUALITY, TECH -
Daily Bread
He came to a broom bush, sat down under it and prayed that he might die. “I have had enough, Lord,” he said. Read more
Posted on 21 July 2020 LIFE COACH, SPIRITUALITY, TECH -
The Church I See
(Adapted from Brian Houston - 1993) In 1993 Brian Houston wrote down a vision of the Church that inspired, and is still inspiring, the story of Hillsong Church... Read more
Posted on 25 February 2019 LIFE COACH, SPIRITUALITY, TECH -
Toughest Mudder Texas
It’s 2:30 in the morning and I am struggling. My headlamp has gone out, and I’m slipping and sliding in ankle deep mud, cutting my hands on rocks and exposed... Read more
Posted on 11 May 2018 LIFE COACH, SPIRITUALITY, TECH -
How to Remain Unbroken in 2017
I recently read “Unbroken” by Laura Hillenbrand. I couldn’t put it down. It tells the true-life story of Louis “Louie” Zamperini, a former Olympic track star wh... Read more
Posted on 16 January 2017 LIFE COACH, SPIRITUALITY, TECH -
President Trump. Please Prove Me Wrong.
President Trump.PRESIDENT TRUMP!It’s gonna take me a while to get used to that.It’s no secret I’ve never been a fan of DT. I find his manner, his arrogance,... Read more
Posted on 10 November 2016 LIFE COACH, SPIRITUALITY, TECH -
3 Tips From A Hostage Negotiator On How To Handle Your Children
One of my favourite movies is a movie starring Samuel L Jackson & Kevin Spacey called THE NEGOTIATOR. It’s one of those old-school crime thrillers, and in the... Read more
Posted on 29 September 2016 LIFE COACH, SPIRITUALITY, TECH -
Help Me Get to OCR World Champs…
“I believe God made me for a purpose, but he also made me fast! And when I run I feel his pleasure.” ― Eric Liddell, Chariots of Fire. Read more
Posted on 26 September 2016 LIFE COACH, SPIRITUALITY, TECH -
Parenting: When Good Enough is Good Enough.
I’ve always considered myself a fairly competent person.At school I did well at sports, and I was always a straight-A student. And I liked being good at things. Read more
Posted on 18 July 2016 LIFE COACH, SPIRITUALITY, TECH -
Love in World of Hate
The world is dividedAnd we – you and me – are the ones dividing it.It’s part of human nature.We set up barriers, boundaries, divisions – these walls that... Read more
Posted on 20 June 2016 LIFE COACH, SPIRITUALITY, TECH -
Run & Not Grow Weary
In 1 Cor 9:24 the Apostle Paul writes: “Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize.”... Read more
Posted on 21 April 2016 LIFE COACH, SPIRITUALITY, TECH -
An Attitude of Gratitude.
So often when preaching on a topic I find myself having to really live it out in the weeks before… This Sunday my wife & I are both preaching on giving thanks i... Read more
Posted on 20 November 2015 LIFE COACH, SPIRITUALITY, TECH -
Finding Flow
Free soloing… find flow or die.What is flow?Imagine for a moment that you are running a race. Your attention is focused on the movements of your body, the... Read more
Posted on 26 October 2015 LIFE COACH, SPIRITUALITY, TECH -
How To Be A Good Enough Woman
Seeing as August is Women’s Month, I thought I’d post this awesome blog written by my amazing wife, Jess Basson. You can check out her blog here.Do you ever fee... Read more
Posted on 03 August 2015 LIFE COACH, SPIRITUALITY, TECH -
What Would Your Ideal Week Look Like?
“You have a choice in life. You can either live on-purpose, according to a plan you’ve set. Or you can live by accident, reacting to the demands of others. The... Read more
Posted on 24 July 2015 LIFE COACH, SPIRITUALITY, TECH -
The REAL Author of My Blog.
Over the years I’ve been blessed to have had my blog read by thousands of people. I currently have over 5000 regular subscribers from all around the world and... Read more
Posted on 29 June 2015 LIFE COACH, SPIRITUALITY, TECH -
God Wants You To Be Happy?
“May all who are godly be HAPPY…” – Psalm 97:12 NLT96It feels so good to hear the words, “God wants me to be happy.” It feels good to hear that, above all... Read more
Posted on 25 May 2015 LIFE COACH, SPIRITUALITY, TECH -
The Tired Thirties
I am 32.I am tired.I am not alone.A few weeks ago I managed to get away for a “boys-only” weekend. No kids. Good surf. Lots of meat. Bliss.But one thing we all... Read more
Posted on 24 March 2015 LIFE COACH, SPIRITUALITY, TECH