Fitz Andrew

This is the tenth year since I nearly died in my bed My personal ‘Ground Zero’ (the deepest one of too many) Today I am in the best shape I’ve been in for 30 years (I am more than twice that in age) Three things that got me there Going within: meditation, therapy, deep reflection on who I am, and breaking the patterns that broke me Community: social and spiritual – finding new spaces to inhabit – we become who we are through others (the Ubuntu spirit) Purpose: organising my life around the things I do well, giving time to the important and allowing the less important to fall away Am I complete? Far from it, I’m on the edge of another transformation, taking me into even more uncertain spaces But I have come this far and I stand on the shoulders of many across generations Someone out there needed to hear this today You have what it takes

Check out World Premier of "Flock", a play about young care leavers by Jim Pope on @Kickstarter kickstarter.com/projects/flock…

Ever felt the power in a conversation that goes beyond the casual 'How are you?' Here's how you release it 🧠 Be mindful in asking - really tune in 👀 Watch for subtle cues - might be a flicker but you'll notice 👂 Listen without taking on - it's making the space that matters It's more than talk, it's a service to others Ask, then truly listen You might just be the difference. 🌟 #BeyondWords #GenuineConnection

🚀 Unlock the future of success with these three power-packed traits: 1️⃣ Curiosity: ignite your inner explorer, fuel your hunger for discovery, and let your spark light the path to innovation 2️⃣ Humility: crush your ego, embrace unlearning, and stay ahead by bidding farewell to outdated knowledge. Humility is the key to perpetual growth 3️⃣ Adaptability: don't just know, DO! Apply your knowledge fearlessly; success comes to those who fail fast It's your time to thrive in the ever-evolving economy!

@IamProHuman Gratitude for these gifts🙏

“Men will literally (fill in the blank) before going to therapy.” But, do men fail in therapy or does therapy fail men? 5 reasons men are let down by therapy:

@jameshansensim Thanks for creating the space! Really felt the sense of community being present yesterday, makes my investment in Kortex Uni real and valuable. Not everyone will do what you did in inviting me to speak, know that that is meaningful for me🙏

@FitzAndrew60 Thank you brother for walking this journey with us, your presence yesterday was much appreciated. 🙏

You are not mediocre. But do you tell yourself you are? You will get in your own way until you learn to exercise choice over your inner voice You can give yourself permission to excel You gotta work at it every day, starting with your inner voice It's also about the people around you, though you can't control them What you can control is what you tell yourself about yourself Give yourself permission to excel Be who you can really be. Do yourself justice (Mega hat-tip to @jameshansensim)

You're not an imposter, you're a beginner. Confusing the two will kill your dreams. 15 lessons on overcoming imposter syndrome from yesterday's space:

@ndaigs @jameshansensim @MaxxSchult @silaspath @rachelladonna @EsthrLevy Boom!💥🔥 Great recommendation

@jameshansensim All hail James 'Clear' Hansen🙌🙌

@milky_selena Not everyone will see this as the piece is paywalled, but the issue is way bigger than 'hitting on', it's a reflection of increasingly polarised beliefs ft.com/content/29fd9b…

a lot of comments and QTs talking about how men are afraid to approach because of harassment allegations. average men are NOT thinking about potential sexual harassment claims when considering approaching a woman in broad daylight in the street it immaculate cope to disguise a soul crippling cowardice. if you are too frightened to approach, then just say that. no woman will start screaming at you in the grocery store and call the police if you simply introduce yourself

Don't disagree but it's an apples to oranges comparison. Degrees made YouTube possible! Would still bank on YouTube (or online education more broadly) for an individual in the future Degrees are heading for irrelevance without major reform, and I'm not sure the system can cope with what's needed, or wants it anyway

You don't need a degree. You need the right youtube channels.

We are more than 'one thing' We are many, many things at once In my culture I learned I was a 'black man' I still am But some of my most challenging life lessons have been about seeing that as a foundation rather than a limitation Takes lifelong work from within But it's one of the keys to self-liberation Being boundless You may not be a black man But there may be one aspect of you that limits how you see you Instead be you and be boundless Work on it every day

Short answer: yes, and long overdue Longer answer: the intersection between class and other identifiers cannot be factored out - the same KPMG report says that disparities are even more marked when viewed through an intersectional lens So its a both/and rather than an either/or perspective that's needed Also relevant that we are looking at a slice of an organisation which in relative terms attracts the 'elite' (or aims to do so) and thus accentuates the relevance of class as a feature of the culture at senior levels where social capital still counts for a lot in client and peer relationships

According to research by KPMG, one’s social class is a pretty big determiner of career success…… more than race or gender. Isn’t it time we talked about class more? And explicitly class, not just socio-economic status - which are two different things.

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Stumbling and falling is part of life Been there. Been broke, been fired, been alone I've used these steps to build character Not easy, but what's worthwhile never is So take the first step. You don't have to see the whole staircase

Conflict between people is about dealing with three kinds of s**t My s**t Your s**t And our s**t Know which is which That will get you far

'Get your butterflies flying in formation' Great advice I took from a recent @TEDTalks podcast In essence: don't let your feelings run you, run your feelings Channel the feeling of anxiety into enhanced focus on the task at hand Takes work Transforming yourself requires it

Opportunity knocks But sometimes quietly So listen for the gold You'll find it

Building your career or your business? Sell your achievements It's not conceit It's doing yourself justice