The Cutting Down of Tall Poppies

For any economy to succeed there needs to be a management of finances.  This in my opinion requires a fiscal responsibility in insuring debt is managed and paid off and furthermore a surplus can eventuate.  What I find continually a problem in Australia is that the majority of people seem to think that they are owed a living.  The concept of working hard to obtain a goal seems to more so replaced by an attitude that it should be given more so than earned. 


When I watch the television nowadays I see more and more mud slinging on the so called news and quite often a great deal of bullying.  Furthermore I see a country prepared to wear down those who try and achieve or make it impossible for a person to get ahead with constant bureaucracy and red tape.  I should be able to have my own political opinions without being slammed down or having so called fear and intimidation directed at me.


On my recent trip to New Zealand I noticed a government that had a good attitude. Despite many critics who will again try and slam me, I noticed a great surge in consumer confidence and pride.  I also monitor the New Zealand dollar compared to the Australian dollar and the New Zealand dollar is fast catching up.  As I write this post, the Australian Dollar is now buying $1.10 New Zealand.  Furthermore the New Zealand currency seems a lot more sensible than the Australian with the New Zealand $2 coin larger than their $1 coin. 


Finally New Zealand seems to have less of the tall poppy syndrome there. Also there is a better work ethic and tougher measures in preventing discrimination and bullying and harassment from occurring.  I really like New Zealand as it has wonderful scenery, great people, excellent hospitality and a focus on delivering quality.  The New Zealand Prime Minister Mr Key also being an ex Forex Trader no doubt has helped significantly in ensuring the New Zealand economy excels and is on track for a surplus very shortly.


I do not really support a left winged agenda for various reasons.  The first of being that a person cannot in my opinion be independent.  Secondly the very concept of socialism fails as it leads more towards communism and it strips away opportunity and entrepreneurial pursuits.  I also cannot stand the fear and control of it either because in all reality treating everyone equally is not going to work apart from the scum often rising to the surface. 


The life of New Zealand Prime Minister John Key is an interesting one.  For even though he represents the National Party, he lived in a housing commission when he was very young.  You may want to watch John Key as a Forex Trader on the following link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iFnesMLasNQ


What I think is good about New Zealand also is that they have voluntary voting and less idiots than they do in Australia.  I think Australia is weighed down by bogans also and mostly people who just disrupt and make life difficult for others.  Whether you like or don't like John Key I think he seems a very switched on person and I think it will be interesting to see how New Zealand goes in the next 6 years. 

The Brisbane Aspie Adult Innovator Group Evolutionary Stages

I have written a blog post for some time.  So I thought that with some time that I would provide an update.  Today the group met at the Brisbane Square Library.  With the recent Australian Story featuring a young man with Autism, I thought we would watch the story in the group.  As adults we watched how this young man lived with Autism. I will be providing an update on our discussion via my youtube channel.  Unfortunately the full session of the meeting cannot be provided as it is hard to film with the very limited resources we have available.


I am currently still working on and seeing if I can obtain assistance with my grant submission.  As a person with a disability I am trying to obtain assistance because I have my own learning challenges.  I would like to have someone assist me with my proposal.  This would be to harness the potential of adults on the Autism Spectrum within a university setting. 


Last weekend the group hosted Ben Wilshire.  Ben visiting us from Orange and it was good for him to meet some of the adults.  Ben is working at Carewest in Orange.  Ben is trying his best to raise awareness of Autism in adults.  He has recently contacted Aspect.  We are hoping to work with Ben more closely and to assist him in the area of Autism. 




Ben Wilshire (second from right) myself visits Brisbane, Chris Lovell far right and Russell Kay far left.



The group is currently looking at ways to become more social and yet have at its very core a strong foundation and framework so that for now and into the future, persons on the Autism Spectrum will have a means of support access to better services.  I am hoping that in time we may be able to establish something that supports and reflects adults on the Autism Spectrum. 


There is still a lot of work to do and I am pleased with the group's progress so far.  Cliffe Hodgkinson from UQ Psychology is assisting the group a long with Blake (BJ) Connolly.  Chris Lovell is also helping out where he can to assist with more social activities. We are trying our best to support our group attendees as best as possible.   


Please stay tuned for more updates.