<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><feed xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" ><generator uri="https://jekyllrb.com/" version="3.10.0">Jekyll</generator><link href="https://simonbartlett.uk/feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/atom+xml" /><link href="https://simonbartlett.uk/" rel="alternate" type="text/html" /><updated>2026-07-01T14:55:35+00:00</updated><id>https://simonbartlett.uk/feed.xml</id><title type="html">Meditations and Reflections</title><subtitle>This blog is my own personal thoughts and reflections. They are absolutely not those of anyone else (including my employer).
</subtitle><author><name>Simon Bartlett</name></author><entry><title type="html">Principles To Live By</title><link href="https://simonbartlett.uk/2024/03/07/principles-to-live-by.html" rel="alternate" type="text/html" title="Principles To Live By" /><published>2024-03-07T00:00:00+00:00</published><updated>2024-03-07T00:00:00+00:00</updated><id>https://simonbartlett.uk/2024/03/07/principles-to-live-by</id><content type="html" xml:base="https://simonbartlett.uk/2024/03/07/principles-to-live-by.html"><![CDATA[<p>I spent some time this year thinking about the sort of person that I want to be. From this I have crafted a set of principles that I regularly reflect on and try to live by:</p>

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    <p>Focus on the outcome but ensure you can enjoy or endure the journey.</p>
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    <p>Create a plan and stick to it - adjust only as the situation changes.</p>
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    <p>Recognise cravings and desires as just impressions that should be noticed, named and then allowed to pass.</p>
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    <p>Don’t let yourself be controlled by the algorithm - it does not have your best interests at heart.</p>
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    <p>Train your body as though your life depends on it - it does – but don’t forget to incorporate recovery and relaxation.</p>
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    <p>Spend more time thinking deeply and systemically – reflect and share your thoughts with others.</p>
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    <p>Be curious and learn - but be prepared to change what you believe to be true.</p>
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    <p>Nurture and grow your relationships - be generous and patient with people.</p>
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    <p>Be a good ancestor – ensure your descendants have a future world worth inheriting.</p>
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