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    Review: MCG Tour – Melbourne, Australia

    Want to experience a piece of Australia’s epic sporting history? A tour of the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) is a must-see item on any Melbourne travel itinerary. Whether you’re a life-long cricket fan, a die-hard supporter of your AFL team, keen on history, or none of the above, the MCG is a fascinating place and a

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    3-Day Melbourne Travel Blog

    Review: My trip to Melbourne! Read my reviews of the MCG Tour, Vintage shopping, Cartier Exhibition, Melbourne Food and Drink, and the AirBnB accommodation you can’t miss!

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    Review: Don Gino Trattoria – Italian Restaurant in West End

    My review of Don Gino Trattoria in West End, a cosy Italian restaurant with some truly delicious food. Looking for your next meal? Let me recommend this to you, with a breakdown of the food, experience, and costs so you can enjoy your night and know exactly what to expect.

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    Journal 5 – Global Blog

    Journal: I have a global blog! Or something like that. I checked my stats and saw there were people from all over the world visiting my blog and reading my work. It’s a start, and proof that I can reach a global audience.

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    Life Advice: Take a step and look around

    You’ll receive a lot of advice in life, but I guarantee this is the only piece you need! It’s universal, it’s all-encompassing, it’s perspective-giving, and it stems from a really silly story from my younger self. Taking a step and looking around is as simple as it gets, but that’s all you have to do.

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    Let go or be dragged

    An old proverb but a timeless message: Let go or be dragged. Easier said than done.

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    Touch Grass – It’s good for you

    Meditations while sitting on the grass and resetting after a stressful week.

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    Building your online portfolio

    Posting online is scary enough as it is, but what if it didn’t have to be? Instead, think about your posts as part of a portfolio–a body of work for people to see who you are and what you do. Read on to learn more.

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    The 10,000 hour rule for mastery

    The 10,000 hour rule from Malcolm Gladwell’s Outliers suggests mastery requires extensive practice. While this figure may be debated, the principle remains: dedication and time are essential for skill development. Society often pressures youth to succeed quickly, but true mastery takes years of effort, emphasising the importance of persistence and gradual progress.

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    What is the benefit of staying stuck?

    Oof, this one hits hard. Especially as I’m going through so much personal development now. I’m sick and tired of being sick and tired, which means I’ve got to make changes. If you’re anything like me, you’re probably feeling a heap of resistance right now as you argue ‘well it’s not that easy!’ Hate to break it to you (and…