Why do we admire certain people? What is it about them that draws us in or makes us want to be like them? I’m not talking about being a fan. This is not the crazy screaming teenager at a concert of some singer. I’m talking about real people that started out the same way as … Read moreWhat makes people exceptional?
In these challenging times everyone needs a bit of help or encouragement. Could you save a life? I’m not talking about physically performing CPR – I mean mentally. We often can’t see what is really going on with people and the pain or anguish they may be harbouring. This is not a cry for help … Read moreStep back from the ledge!
Yip. Get out. Well at least 99%. I’m talking about outsourcing. You see we think we can do it all ourselves and big companies like to employ lots of people to “be there” and do stuff. The reality is work from home has actually confirmed something that I have been doing for awhile now. Outsourcing. … Read moreGet out!
We all have skills or gifts that we could share with the world yet so many of us bury them. I have often been told by my wife that I should be training people in technology – but I have given her a 100 reasons why I shouldn’t. If she can see the potential in … Read moreDo you have buried treasure?
As we tire during the day’s activity – our natural reaction is to chose the quickest and easiest option when making decisions. This means (more often than not) we buy things we shouldn’t or make decisions that have a kick-in-the-teeth later on. The lesson here is that when you plan your day (I hope you … Read moreAvoid the midday slump!
In order to increase our productivity we need to relax. This is not an invitation to go lie on the beach and relax this is about the physical (and mental) relaxing of the muscles. The problem a lot of us face is we tense up under pressure. We clench our fists and jaws. Our shoulders … Read moreRelax to speed up
There is a difference between pressure and stress and worry and anxiety. The two are grouped but you want the former pair. In order for us to be Superhuman we need to be under pressure and stress. You see if there isn’t a do or die deadline chances are we won’t focus or knuckle down … Read moreBeing Superhuman part 3 of 3
Turn the want tos into have tos You see if you want to get something done it is not the same as having to get something done. Let’s rewind this a bit. Time does not stop. So if you have a deadline or an event to attend or even a flight to catch (hopefully we … Read moreBeing Superhuman part 2 of 3
There is a difference between WANT to do and HAVE to do. We all have wants and things we want to do. The problem is that these are generally fun things or not necessarily productive. Have to do’s are just that. You have to get the presentation done. You have to finish the report etc … Read moreBeing Superhuman part 1 of 3
We all have burning questions. The kind that makes our brains itch (or keeps us up at night). There are 3 steps to solving these questions: What can I do?Who can I ask ?What can I read? It really is that simple. By methodically progressing through the above chances are you will get an outcome … Read moreThree steps to solving a problem