Shifting the Deadline
“If it wasn’t for the last minute nothing would get done” A saying I have used many times in the past. There is nothing like a deadline forcing you to focus and sprint to the…
Category: Change
#246 Calling BS
Excuses. Excuses. I don’t have time – well you do, you just need to prioritise what is actually important. I cannot afford it – stop buying crap you do not need to impress people you…
#245 Conscious Curiosity
When was the last time you went deep on a topic? Switching between so many things in any given day and barely scratching the surface on anything. Having too many options has created a culture…
#242 Stand on the Other Side
Our extended family recently gathered at a local park by the water. A park we chose because there was a fish & chip takeaway right across the road. It was a sunny day and the…
#239 Smile
I am super impressed with the experience I have had in dealing with my kids Orthodontist. Even though I have paid out a small fortune over the last few years it brings me joy to…
#237 Stop Asking for Too Much
Give first and freely well before you ask and then when you do ask, make it a small request. If you are asking too much of someone in the early stages of prospecting then you…
#236 Be Kinder to Yourself
As much as I am an advocate for efficiency and making the most of the time we have, it is not all about the hustle. It is OK to take time out and not feel…
#235 Switch
Is your default position Yes or No? A way to quickly spice up change in your life is switch your default for a while and see what happens. If you are a YES person, you…
#234 Time is Relative
To some, time is precious and is treated with respect. Others allow it to come and go without any thought. What has bothered me for years is the disrespect some have for other peoples time….
#233 Context
We all do it, we cannot always help it, but we do it. Making judgement without the benefit of context. A friend of mine has been fighting cancer for over a decade and part of…
#231 The Elephant in the Room
Forget “The Great Resignation” I think we are heading toward something worse. “Mass Insolvency” The obvious ones are the many who have been hit hard by the pandemic, many of which sadly will not be…
#230 Take a Moment
My wife laughs at me when she spots me staring at a blank space. It invariable means I am in the planning stages of a project at home. It appears I am just gazing into…
#227 People Buy from…
Bedside manner is an interesting trait for a highly specialised surgeon who are one of the busiest people you will meet. They could come in, tell you where they are going to cut, how deep,…
#226 Conscious or Unconscious
Have you ever driven for a few hours only to realise you do not remember anything about the journey? Or sat down for 5 minutes on social media only to force yourself to stop an…
#223 Next
Hurry up and slow down. We always seem to be in a rush to get to the next thing, so much so we are never in the moment. How many times do you start a…
#222 Universally Specific
Have you ever noticed that (given enough time) you can always find the perfect birthday card to express how you are feeling about the recipient? Capturing the very essence of your friend like they wrote…
#221 Doing Time
You will get better at playing the guitar by playing the guitar more often.You will get better at running by running more often.You will get better at writing by writing more often. You can read…
#220 Risky Business
We are all constantly making risk vs reward decisions. Weighing up the pros and the cons and for the most part if the pros outweigh the cons, we increase our chances of saying yes. The…
#219 Breaking Bread Together
We have a non-negotiable tradition in our household, we eat dinner at the table together every night. It has been so since the kids were born and never has it been more valuable than now…
#218 ABC
Always be curious. Be open to listening, open to a new perspective, different. Open to learning from not just those who have been there, but those who may be new to a space but with…