It is interesting that curiosity, from a biological point of view, is a concept that has never been pinpointed, even though a widely accepted definition is ‘the motivation that stimulates us to seek new information’. Curiosity is the basic essential ingredient of scientific and general development. … [Read more...] about Curiosity and Advancement
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The Universe in a Snowflake
How often do we stray from what we would normally do? I rarely sit to watch TV but when I do it’s usually to watch sport or maybe a good documentary. Instead of watching a football game last week I chose to watch the ABC that was showing “Forces of Nature With Brian Cox - Episode 1 - The Universe … [Read more...] about The Universe in a Snowflake
There’s More Than One Path To Success
I was approached on the weekend by an upset parent because her son had been told he wasn't being retained for next season. He wasn't in my team but she wanted some advice on what he should do now. Her son was dejected and when I spoke with him he spoke of possibly quitting football as he'd had a … [Read more...] about There’s More Than One Path To Success
Competition Heats Up
With over 60 trialists attending trial days in the month of August, competition for CCSC placements is really heating up. Whilst approximately half of the students will be given the green light to continue with the enrolment process post trial day, the other 50 per cent will be in ongoing … [Read more...] about Competition Heats Up
Finding Truth in a World Wide Web of Lies
Twenty first century technology has made information more accessible than ever before. At the touch of a few buttons an endless stream of written and visual information is available to us to extend our knowledge and inform our opinions. But does it do this well? Although it may sometimes … [Read more...] about Finding Truth in a World Wide Web of Lies
Natural Ability Only Gets You So Far
The mantra 'natural ability only gets you so far' is an interesting concept. All the great business men and women, the highly intelligent scientists and academics, the incredibly skilled sports men and women - do they have a natural ability in their chosen profession or is their success the result … [Read more...] about Natural Ability Only Gets You So Far