This was originally posted on my newsletter. I’m going to open this piece with what is likely to be a gross mischaracterisation of what an archetype is. If you can forgive and bear with me, let’s get to it. Jungian archetypes are “a universal, inherited idea, pattern of thought, or image that is present in the collective unconscious of all human beings.” (Wikipedia). They are perspectives, roles and perhaps development stages that have played out repeatedly throughout human history—...| Michael Ashcroft
I want to share a mental reframe I made that gave me the push I needed to quit my job and head out on my own. In September 2020 I was toying with the idea of making an online Alexander Technique course. I pre-sold 50 spaces to test interest, before I had made anything, and when 50 people bought it I became more confident that there was something there. I was further comforted when they seemed to like what I ended up making.| Michael Ashcroft
This might be a little self-therapy, but whatever, it’s my blog and I can do what I want. I just made a YouTube video on this subject, which is front of mind following a conversation with my friend Salman. I’m going the other way this time and doing some writing after having made the video In short, the idea is that being self-directed is itself a kind of work, and one that I, at least, am not taking seriously.| Michael Ashcroft