That life is nothing if not a journey is an old metaphor – we’re all familiar with the idea of us as travellers, navigating their

Diligence; it’s what gets things done in the world. Whether it’s climbing a mountain, working on a project, writing a book or saving up for that dream car or house… they all take time, energy, patience and hard work.

I sat cross-legged on the carpeted floor of my host’s kitschy-but-lovingly decorated lounge room, waiting to be served breakfast in front of a blaring television