With all the days we have had recently, Halloween, Thanks Giving, Black Friday, Cyber Monday etc etc it got me thinking. “What is my favourite day of the year”? Then, I went down a rabbit hole and popped out the other side and realised the answer is today! The present! As it is named like … Read moreFavourite day of the year
As technology grows and advances at the rapid rate it is growing at we used to see entry or medial jobs being replaced by automation. Now we are seeing software facilitate or even replace medium point jobs too! We don’t need lots of accountants as the software can do the “bookkeeping function” – so just … Read moreAvoid being automated
Most decisions these days seem to be reactive! Things have changed, we need to pivot, its unprecedented times etc etc Its all rubbish! Things are always changing, you should always be pivoting (remember we used to call this being Agile …) and times are no more unprecedented than they are at any other bump in … Read moreDo you actually know what you are doing?
I often talk about having the right team, or working with the right people. Now that we are all working remotely or in disconnected teams, it makes it harder to get the team dynamic that some of us need to thrive. There are numerous apps and tools out there that help you stay connected and … Read moreSurround yourself with a good team
They are free. Yip – because its the power of human-kindness or care that makes miracles. Before attacking me, I am not talking about spirituality here. That’s a different blog. I am talking about business. If you are in a situation where you can help someone out that is doing it tough or down on … Read moreHow much does a miracle cost?
If I offered you a crisp $100 banknote will you take it? What if I offered a crumpled and older $100 banknote will you still take it? I am going to assume yes to both questions! The point is that no matter what the condition, money is still money. You and your skills or offerings … Read moreHow crisis can affect your value
Your team doesn’t really care about your vision. This is the first lesson you need to learn about being a leader. You, need to buy into theirs! This applies to your customers, family and everyone actually. People work for themselves. They work to earn a living and pay their bills and achieve their goals. If … Read moreHow to get people to buy into your dream
Don’t postpone happiness! Don’t say you will be happy when “x” happens. It never happens – you are either happy now or not. Don’t spend your life trying to make other people happy – this makes you unhappy – whose idea of happiness are you living? Finally, comparisons. Are you are always comparing that if … Read moreWhat makes you happy?
Habits are great! They center us, they help us keep a regulated routine and unless they are illegal, are usually good for us. So you missed something … It’s the end of the world! Is it though? The worst thing you can do is beat yourself up for missing a habit. Let’s take meditation. This … Read moreMissed habits?
How many times has something happened that you thought was just so bad and then after the fact realised it actually was good? No, I haven’t lost my mind just yet, I’m trying to point out that there are times in life that something happens to us all where we just feel that it’s the … Read moreAny you thought it was bad