Ryan J

Joined December 2019

12 stories

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Writer | From Northern Ireland, based in Australia |

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Scouring the Country's Orphanages in Search of the World's Next Superstar
"You could not be more heartless!" snarled Pauline, the 'Waste Not, Want Not' orphanage manager, as she stared me down from behind her old, oversized mahogany desk with all the intensity of Mike Tyson before a fight. She had a vibe about her that reminded me a lot of my old, witch-like high school principal, Ms Marsh, who used to wear a cloak, darken doorways like Dracula and intimidate the hell out of me all those years ago. "These children are all unique and perfect in their own special way! You'd be lucky to have any of them on your crappy little team!"
By Ryan J3 years ago in Fiction
The Tongariro Alpine Crossing: One Hell of an Adventure
"Challenges are what make life interesting and overcoming them is what makes life meaningful." - Joshua J. Marine The Tongariro Alpine Crossing in New Zealand is a must for adventure seekers wishing to test their mental and physical strengths. It's a challenge rife with reward.
By Ryan J4 years ago in Wander
Left for Dead
Day 6 Tensions are rising. It's been six days since Chris, Henry, Charlie and I were kicked off the ship. Left for dead on this nine-foot-long sailboat in the middle of the Pacific.
By Ryan J4 years ago in Fiction
The Belfast Gangster Who Kept Pet Lions at Home
Gangsters, murders, thieves. Every city has them. They strike fear within society, terrorize neighbourhoods and use the power of intimidation to get exactly what they want.
By Ryan J4 years ago in Criminal
What is Krav Maga?. Top Story - April 2021.
Picture the scene: A lonely candle burning on the bedside table. Its flame casting a dim orange glow, barely strong enough to illuminate the single-roomed abode.
By Ryan J5 years ago in FYI
How a Walking Meditation Can Change Your Life for the Better
For as long as she can remember Ashley had always wanted to be a stock trader. Hunting down deals, the thrill of the chase, outsmarting the market, earning a fortune and most of all, holding her own in a male-dominated environment.
By Ryan J5 years ago in Longevity
2020 Was Supposed to Be the Best Year Yet, What the Hell Happened!?
As another crazy, confusing and borderline apocalyptic week comes to an end I'm sat here with my feet up on the couch, sipping on a bourbon and thinking back to January 1st, 2020.
By Ryan J6 years ago in Motivation
Are You Finding It Hard to Get Started?
Do you ever have trouble getting started? You know what needs to be done but every time you try to begin there is always something else that you 'must' do first before getting to work?
By Ryan J6 years ago in Motivation
How the Past Few Weeks Without Alcohol Has Been a Welcomed Lifestyle Change
So, here we are, almost ending the first month of 2020. Is it just me or have the past few weeks just flown by? Anyway, it’s widely accepted that by now, the fourth week into January, 80% of people will have given up on their new year’s resolutions.
By Ryan J6 years ago in Longevity
Has Your Productivity Come to an Abrupt Stop? Keep Your Head Up, Your Motivation Will Come in Waves
Ups and downs. Highs and lows. Peaks and troughs. These are the patterns of life. In almost anything that you do, the road to success follows these perpetual waves.
By Ryan J6 years ago in Motivation
After 18 Months of Writing, I’ve Finally Done It — Setting up an Email List Is Much Easier Than You Think
Yes! I’ve finally done it! After one and a half years of writing, I’ve finally taken the advice of the professionals and began building my very own email list.
By Ryan J6 years ago in Journal
Worried About Your Recent Lack of Motivation? Sometimes a Change Is All You Need to Get Back on Track
So, it's that time of year again. You know the one. The holidays are in sight, the year is all but over and keeping your focus on anything halfway important is almost impossible.
By Ryan J6 years ago in Motivation