Comfort Zone
Stability is praised in professional life. It signals maturity. Reliability. Sound judgment. And yet, it is often the moment growth quietly stalls. The more comfortable you become, the less likely you are to step outside…
Tag: strengths and weaknesses
#0714 Missing Link
Resistance is feedback. Not now. Too busy. Other priorities. No budget. Fallbacks for; I’m not sure what to do with what I know about what you do, so it’s easier to push it out. What…
#0712 Roadblocks Rock
We’d never have rivers if water gave up when an obstacle felt too big. The light bulb, the plane and countless other innovations, all exist because they found a way. Nothing amazing happens in a…
#0710 Change of Focus
Your intention is being hijacked by your attention. What you allow to fill your day may be robbing you of your dream outcomes. You may be busy, but what exactly is taking up your time….
#0709 Half an Ass
If you have too many nothing will get finished. Big goals break into projects, which in turn break into many tasks. The more big goals you have, the more the tasks compound into never ending…
#0708 Choose Wisely
I wish I could do it all, but I can’t. Throughout life we are faced with choices of what to do and when. As time goes on you realise it’s not about doing it all,…
#0707 Superpowers
It takes years to become an overnight success. Grinding, experimenting, failing, hitting lows, picking yourself up, going again. Not much in this world comes without effort. How much patience, resilience, self awareness and self forgiveness…
#0704 Knee Deep
You are too shallow. Ticking the box is great, but stopping there just makes you busy. Getting the task done feels like an achievement but to go from good to great you must go deeper….
#0702 Deafening Silence
Silence is often feedback, not always rejection. When a client doesn’t get back to you, move forward, go all in, does not mean they don’t need what you have to offer, it means you weren’t…
#0701 New Month’s Resolution
They really do go faster. As each year ticks over it is easy to look back with achievement, regret, elation, sadness, fear or optimism, maybe a combination. Whichever emotion dominates use it as fuel to…
#0700 Mile Markers
Are we there yet. Cry’s heard frequently on every family road trip since travel was a thing. From and early age we are conditioned to get to the destination so the fun can begin. Yet…
#0698 You Not Them
Mind your own damn business. Funnel that energy into self, family, friends and your livelihood. The world would be a different place.
#0697 Select With Purpose
Words have power, they also have consequence. Each carry meaning, context is important, interpretation is everything. No matter what you meant, how it’s received is what really counts. Choose wisely.
#0695 Random Conversations
How did I end up here. You’re free styling in a conversation with a friend about housing prices and end up talking about the extinction of the Dodo. Without direction or purpose the number of…
#0694 Today’s Task
A small amount every day adds up. Chipping away at smaller doable tasks today compounds into achieving bigger goals in the future. Consistency is the key to making things happen in a timeframe that feels…
#0693 Not Really Optional
If you are in business, being active online as the founder, CEO or Senior Representative used to be optional. Whilst it is still a choice, you are trailing further and further behind those who are….
#0692 By Myself
When was the last time you were alone. I mean truly by yourself, no people, no devices, nothing but you and your thoughts. Being in the moment allowing the mind to wander wherever it pleases….
#0691 Right or Biased
What is the definition of being right. Is it an opinion, factual or simply a biased point of view. Who determines the facts anyway. The lines have been blurred so best to remain open, curious,…
#0690 Slow Gratification
Getting started is easy enough, sticking with it is the bigger challenge. In a world defined by instant gratification it is becoming increasingly rare to observe those playing the long game. Sticking with something long…
#0688 Influence vs Connection
You Business size is directly proportional to your sphere of influence not just your connections. Radiating just out to your first degree connections will only get you so far, and for most that is not…