Mark Laker
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Walking and Running for Enjoyment
How often do you walk or run? Hmmm, quite a basic prompt today and could be seen as not inclusive… I guess the prompt is relating to taking exercise rather than purely walking around the house or running to catch… Continue reading
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Yes, why do I blog!!
Why do you blog? Some might say I don’t blog, or not often in recent months. I started a blog when I had more free time and lots on my mind. Since moving house and retiring from full-time employment I… Continue reading
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Finding a natural rhythm
I’m most productive in the morning before 8am and then again between 6-8pm. At these times I can whizz through work, eat-up todo lists, clear inboxes, and even write blogs! We all have our unique productivity cycles that result in… Continue reading
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Not one of lifes risk takers, however…
Thank you WordPress for another good question that prompted a few thoughts and then it hit me, my latest project is a HUGE risk. I should start by saying that I’m not a risk taker in life. I like order,… Continue reading
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Being good to my soul
Most days when I look at the WordPress Daily Writing Prompt and then move on and not respond I later wish that I had written something. Although some of the topics seem trivial, they force me to write, which I… Continue reading
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It’s been a while
I enjoy responding to the WordPress prompts of the day and they do exactly what they say – prompt me to write. However, the downside is that responding to the prompt instead of writing my own post is making me… Continue reading
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Pause before publish
When I first decided to start blogging I was extremely nervous about hitting the Publish button. Writing for my own enjoyment was one thing, but sharing was a scary prospect. What if people didn’t like what I’d written. What if… Continue reading
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Hello stranger
I’m generally interested in people. I like to listen to their interests, learn about their lives and experiences and to see what I can learn about them. For me any encounter with a stranger is an opportunity to meet someone… Continue reading
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Grab every opportunity
One of the best decisions I made was to grab the opportunity to stand-in for a manager while he was on extended leave. I learnt a different role, developed new skills and started on a journey that would see my… Continue reading
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An all round nice guy
If I could be a character from a book or film it would have to be Jason Bourne. He’s so cool, crafty and just an all round nice guy!! Continue reading
Forwards and occasionally sidewards - everyday musings of life 