#0259 Biases
There is a museum in LA where visitor are confronted by two doors, one is labelled “Prejudice”, and the other is labeled “Not Prejudice”. Visitors are forced to make a decision which door to go…
Category: Goals
#0258 Which Door
How do you choose what your priorities are? Do you do the easy things first and leave the hard ones till later?Perhaps the big things rise to the top and everything else just fills the…
#0257 When Inspiration Strikes
How often would you execute if you waited for inspiration to strike to hone your craft? My guess is not that often. I only write when I am inspired. Fortunately I am inspired at 9…
#0256 Give and/or Take
Are you a generous person? I am not just talking just about money or physical items, I am including time, knowledge, empathy, love, patience. It may be likely that you are in fact generous in…
#0255 Fear is Your Guide
“An amateur believes he must first overcome his fear; then he can do his work. The professional knows that fear can never be overcome.” Steven Pressfield in the War of Art There are countless examples…
#0253 Clarity or Indecision
When you are unclear as to the right path to take, chances are you will not make a decision at all. True also of the decision makers in business, they need clarity in order to…
#0251 Pay Attention
I am ignoring you for a reason so please don’t take it personally. My brain, like yours is hardwired to conserve energy. Energy we need to make it through the entire day. So the second…
#0250 Aim Smaller
Contrary to the preaching of others, I am not sure having massive life goals is doing you any favours. Sure it is great to dream but when they are too big, no matter how much…
#0249 Stop and Enjoy
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, and so is success. Pushing hard to get the next big win at the expense of never being satisfied is a sure way to burnout, disappointment and…
#0247 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…
#0246 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…
#0245 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…
#0244 Eat or be Eaten
The sooner a problem is uncovered the better right? It allows you to do something about it sooner, yes? Well no actually. There is a reason we leave things to the last minute to address…
#0243 Best Kept Secret
You have worked hard and are good at your job but other than those closest to you, no-one knows. I have met some super clever people doing amazing work over the years. Some solo, some…
#0242 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…
#0240 The Immense Value of a Sherpa
Your offering is awesome but not every prospect buys, why? In its most simplest form you have not shown that the transformation they will experience is greater than the risks involved. It is not always…
#0239 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…
#0238 Trust Must Be Mutual
Trust forms a huge part in making a decision to buy something, whether a product or a service. Do you trust the person selling it to you?Do you trust the people who will deliver on…
#0237 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…
#0236 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…