A life that matters

Interesting phrase, isn’t it. What is a life that matters? In essence, it’s living focused on the things that are important, that matter in the end, that matter right here and right now. It’s not a religion nor a dogma but more of a philosophy, an intention.

It’s also important to be real and acknowledge all the ups and downs in life. To be aware, open and honest with ourselves and others. To recognise the challenges and difficulties but also to actively engage in seeing, pursuing, and enjoying a life of goodness.

It is not a religion nor a dogma…but more of a philosophy, an intention.

I believe that your life is a gift and an opportunity. It’s a gift because it was given to you. That implies a life of being grateful and enjoying the gift you’ve been given.

It’s also an opportunity.

At the basic level we survive and go about life in this modern world. But we also have the opportunity to be whoever we want to be and do whatever we want to do to add value to the lives of others and the world around us.

This site is dedicated to thinking about, discussing, and choosing to live a life that matters to ourselves, to others, and to the world in which we all live.

In Case We Haven’t Met - I’m Rob

I’m Rob Bialostocki, I’m in my sixties, married for the second time, and have three adult children and a lovely granddaughter (so far!). I am also a dog dad.

People describe me as friendly, kind, talented in many things, curious, and wise. Sounds about right to me.

I’ve got tertiary qualifications in teaching, science, and psychology, and have trained and worked professionally as a radio broadcaster.

For 25 years I worked either for organisations or myself as a trainer, coach, and speaker in the areas of interpersonal and group communication, leadership, influence, and managing change.

My clients included teams and individuals in banking, insurance, law, accounting & advisory, consulting, airlines, FMCG, medical services, pharmaceuticals…well, you get the picture!

As well as all the above, I’ve had a lot of life experience including:

  • the challenges of coming to terms with being abandoned when I was two

  • finally meeting my birth mother

  • dealing with imposter syndrome and depression

  • leaving a long-held, deep commitment to religion

  • separating from and divorcing my first wife

  • being made redundant and having to re-engineer my career twice

  • walking with my new wife as she was immediately diagnosed with breast cancer

  • helping support my eldest daughter as a solo mum and being a ‘father figure’ to my granddaughter

  • and now caring for my remaining parents.

Thankfully, because I’m curious and have read and learned a lot from others, I can say I’ve successfully navigated my 50s (which contained much of the above).

I’m now in the process of growing through my 60s learning to sit with the role of a modern elder in many respects, and sharing what I’ve learned through podcasting, coaching, and speaking.

I love helping others.