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Learning from failure
Sometimes failures teach us more than success.
gbucknell
Mar 43 min read


The importance of knots
Teaching Kids to Tie Knots: Building Persistence and Problem-Solving Skills One of the best ways to introduce kids to bushcraft is by...
gbucknell
Feb 242 min read

It doesn’t take much to reset
A Night in the Bush with My Son: Simple, Refreshing, and Worth It Last weekend, I took my son out bush for a night. No big expedition, no...
gbucknell
Feb 101 min read


Achievement means taking Action
From Plan to Action: Turning Intentions into Reality Having a goal is the first step toward achieving success, but turning it into...
gbucknell
Jan 211 min read


Slow is smooth, smooth is fast
Mastering Skills Through Consistent Practice: From Shoelaces to Expertise Think back to when you first learned to tie your shoelaces as a...
gbucknell
Jan 143 min read


The Day You Plant the Seed Isn’t the Day You Eat the Fruit
The Day You Plant the Seed Isn’t the Day You Eat the Fruit: Embracing Fresh Starts and Long-Term Goals A new year, a new season, or even...
gbucknell
Jan 22 min read


How do you finish a long March? Put one foot in front of the other… til you get there.
The End of a Busy Year: A New Start with Meaningful Aspirations As another year draws to a close, we often find ourselves reflecting on...
gbucknell
Dec 31, 20243 min read


My Christmas wish for you
A Reflection on Renewal and Peace this Christmas Eve As the year draws to a close and Christmas Day approaches, I find myself in a...
gbucknell
Dec 24, 20242 min read


It’s ok to be a WIP
The Stages of Mastery: Embracing the Journey of Being a Work in Progress Mastery is often seen as a destination—something to be achieved...
gbucknell
Dec 18, 20243 min read


Make Today the First Day of the Rest of Your Life
Every day is a fresh start. It’s a chance to rewrite your story, to course-correct, or to continue building a version of yourself that...
gbucknell
Dec 8, 20243 min read

Responsibility and Accountability
The Importance of Responsibility and Accountability in Leadership and Life In both our personal and professional lives, responsibility...
gbucknell
Dec 6, 20243 min read


Train as you fight
Train as You Survive: Adapting the Military’s “Train as You Fight” Philosophy for Bushcraft and Survival In military operations, the...
gbucknell
Dec 4, 20243 min read


Developing Self-Efficacy
How to Visualize Yourself and Develop Self-Efficacy: A Guide to Unlocking Your Full Potential In a world that constantly challenges our...
gbucknell
Nov 29, 20244 min read


Attitude Determines Altitude
Flying High with a Positive Perspective Life is like flying an airplane: sometimes, the skies are clear and the view is beautiful; other...
gbucknell
Nov 14, 20243 min read


Volunteering is personal development
Volunteering is often thought of as a way to give back, but it’s also a powerful way to build personal resilience, capability, and...
gbucknell
Nov 10, 20242 min read


Building self confidence while learning bush skills
How Everyday Bushcraft Helps Develop a Sense of Control and Confidence Through the 5 Core Skills In today’s fast-paced, technology-driven...
gbucknell
Nov 1, 20243 min read


Kaizen and the small steps
Embracing Kaizen: How Small Steps Can Lead to Big Success In a world obsessed with quick fixes and overnight transformations, there’s an...
gbucknell
Oct 29, 20243 min read


Hold Fast matey !
Hold Fast: Navigating Pressure and Stress in Work and Life Like an Old Sailor The phrase “Hold Fast” traces back to the age of sail,...
gbucknell
Oct 24, 20243 min read


Tough Conversations
Tough Conversations in Everyday Bushcraft: Why You Shouldn’t Avoid Them Looking after yourself is important, but self-care shouldn’t come...
gbucknell
Oct 19, 20242 min read
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