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Pocket Inspiration

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Start small. Think big. Go far.

Take the first step towards achieving your ambitions

Become the person you want to be

I'm Rachel Bridge, former Enterprise Editor of The Sunday Times and the author of eight books including Ambition, Already Brilliant and How to Work for yourself. I started Pocket Inspiration because I want to share inspiring real-life stories and suggestions to help you squeeze more out of life, whether you'd like to start your own business, write a book, do an adventurous challenge or make a living doing something you love. Check out my six step plan below.

Jump in - brilliant ways to be inspired right now

Want to be an adventurer and explore the world?

Want to be an adventurer and explore the world?

Want to be an adventurer and explore the world?

Bex Band ditched her job to create Love Her Wild, a women's adventure community, and Ocean Advocate to protect ocean life.

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Want to write an award-winning play?

Want to be an adventurer and explore the world?

Want to be an adventurer and explore the world?

Henry Naylor has written ten brilliant award-winning plays including Angel and Borders and performs them around the world. 

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Want to know how to use your time better?

Want to be an adventurer and explore the world?

Want to know how to use your time better?

It's far so easy to let the days and weeks slip by - so check out these handy tips on how to use your time much more effectively.  

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Want to start a business or side gig?

Want to be an adventurer and explore the world?

Want to know how to use your time better?

 Janan Leo started her folding shoe business Cocorose London in her spare time while holding down a full-time job.

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Now take these six steps to discover your spark

Step 1: Find an inspiring role model

Step 1: Find an inspiring role model

Step 1: Find an inspiring role model

Be inspired by other people's real-life stories and adventures.

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Step 2: Shake up your surroundings

Step 1: Find an inspiring role model

Step 1: Find an inspiring role model

Discover inspiring places around the world to visit, stay and work in.

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Step 3: Explore new possibilities

Step 1: Find an inspiring role model

Step 4: Use these guides and tools

Check out these thought-provoking suggestions from around the world.

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Step 4: Use these guides and tools

Step 4: Use these guides and tools

Step 4: Use these guides and tools

Read our straightforward how to guides to help to get started on your plan.

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Step 5: Read these great books

Step 4: Use these guides and tools

Step 6: Build your support team

Check out our top picks for instant inspiration and motivation.

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Step 6: Build your support team

Step 4: Use these guides and tools

Step 6: Build your support team

Meet like-minded people at our events or book a 1:1 brainstorming session with Rachel.  

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"Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?" Mary Oliver, poet

If you have an idea and would like my thoughts on it, I offer private 1:1 brainstorming sessions - email me on hello@pocketinspiration.com for details

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