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ABOUT THIS SITE

As this site is designed by me with my content, it is as well you know a little about my personality so you may better understand the structure of thoughts that created these pages. 

There are those who know me well who call me a little eccentric. I take no offence to this as the definition of an eccentric is 'one who does not behave like others'. However, I feel the word that better describes me is 'Eclectic'. An Eclectic person 'applies methods, beliefs and ideas that combine whatever seem the best or most useful' from as many different areas or systems, rather than rigidly following  a single system. Profound articles and inspiring photographic images are an equal influence in my creative thought processes, so you will find plenty of examples of both here.  

Thirty years of research into the field of human achievement and potential involved my devouring hundreds of personal development publications, articles, DVD’s and CD’s, I found many of them contained a great deal of useful information. However, for every useful nugget, there were many more unrealistic promises of eternal happiness and fulfillment.

    

The biggest challenge in the ever growing industry of personal development and growth was sorting the wheat from the chaff. There is a lot of page stuffing "overkill" and hype generated about the subject, but approached with balance and discernment there are - in my direct personal experience - some very good, practical resources that really can make a positive difference to our lives, by helping us deal with a particular issue or aspect of our personal spiritual development and growth.

My aim? To consolidate all the practical and valuable elements presenting them in a simple format, so the reader may prioritize the order each element is digested. I wanted to bring all I had learned together in one piece of work, saving readers the time of having to repeat the exercise. Whilst many of the ideas and concepts are not my creation, original or new, they are presented in my words and format, which is my style. Wherever it is possible, I will make reference to the originator of an idea or concept as I believe this is only fair. 

My Promise To You

My promise to you is to 'keep it real' about what you can expect my work can do for you. 

I am often told that my story is extraordinary. It is however, a not uncommon story of adversity and happiness. My greatest hope is that my experiences will serve to help others. 

 

Having formed and led successful companies in the years after my police service, my utmost sense of fulfillment is derived from mentoring and helping individuals and businesses to exceed their expectations.

Continuous improvement will be the mindset that grows this site, with interactive features and welcome creative input from subscribers. I am only the message carrier, the site, how you use it and how it develops is up to you. 

You are the architect of your own destiny, the driver on your own journey. The work across these pages is one source of fuel and navigation.  I hope it will help you find your own truths to set you free free  to claim the quality of life you wish for yourself.                 

Stay happy & creative

Steve

I'm Steve Bennett, entrepreneur, author, photographer, student of psychology, philosophy, and neuroscience (how our thoughts affect our outcomes).  
 
What experience can I demonstrate that qualifies me to contribute to the subject of human potential, happiness and fulfillment? I am told my 'adversity-to-happiness' life journey makes compelling storytelling,
For many years I was a uniform and detective police officer in the inner city of Birmingham, one of the most cosmopolitan and challenging cities for policing in the UK. It was Margaret Thatcher’s Britain in the eighties, with communities at breaking point and all too many examples of people at the peak of desperation.  
Fascinated with human emotions, thought and behavior, I was blessed with experiences and insight I could not have hoped to acquire in civilian life. 
Forty years of experiences, thirty years of research evolved into a project so profoundly beneficial for me, I am compelled to share it across these pages. As a publication and modular video course to develop human potential, I hope the content will bring you increased happiness in any given area of life you choose to apply it.   

PROJECTS

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Images to lift the spirit

Words To Inspire

inspiring images can be an equal influence in creative thought processes, with the added benefit of boosting our happiness. 

Taking photographs “ignite a joy” in my life. If something makes me smile or stand in appreciative awe, I have to make a photo of it.

What the world needs now is love, creativity, hope and a return to more selfless community based ways of thinking.

 

The publications and blog articles on these pages focus on priorities for a happier and productive way of thinking and acting.  

More Happiness Can Be Yours

"The happiness of your life depends upon the quality of your thoughts" Marcus Aurelius

Why is it that some people seem to enjoy more happiness, success and fulfillment than others?

Happiness, fulfillment and well-being are your birthright. Become the architect of your own destiny, the driver on your journey to a happier life.

A lifetime of research condensed into a 20 session  definitive video course about the science of happiness. 100+ free happiness resource features. 

Click the link or button below to register your interest without obligation. 

http://www.maximumhappiness.co.uk 

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Publications & Articles
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The Truth Will Set You Free 
Exploring simple philosophy, why we think and behave as we do, the "Truth' is the result of 30 years of research into the science of happiness, human achievement and potential. 
Free to view and download for a limited period.   
Once A Copper
Policing in the UK in the riot and strike torn 1980's, blighted by violence and hatred on the football terraces and rising crime rates. 
Written by a front line uniform and then detective police officer on ‘the job’ serving the community in UK's second largest police force.  Free to download for a limited period. 
Creating Value
Our purpose is not merely to use what we have, but to make something more from what we have been given. Creating value allows us to enjoy a higher degree of progress, happiness, opportunity and fulfilment. 
Free to view and download 
Authenticity Exercise
In this complicated process of living, there comes a time when we look around at where we are in life and it looks nothing like what we expected. We remember where we wanted to be by this time of our lives in our relationships, our work and our achievements, but somehow we got lost on our path to happiness. Take the Authenticity Exercise to find out how the way you are living may be affecting your happiness.
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