I have been writing these now for sometime. I do it for a few reasons. The main reason is so I can have a conversation with myself and in such keep myself positive and inspired. The second, is I think that there are people out there that can benefit from these little conversations too and … Read morePaying it forward
This is something I talk about all the time. The answer is so simple. Do what you love! If you really love what you do you are living a rich life. I often find myself asking this question: “Do I love my work?” The answer (so far) is yes. For this I am rich. I … Read moreWant to live a rich life?
People are always looking for people to work for them. As we start to move out of the restrictions of Covid-19 the hospitality industry is battling to find people to come work in their restaurants, pubs etc. There are many reasons for this (and I’m not going into that today). What I do want to … Read moreHiring wrong will change the culture of your company.
We have all had moments where we have fallen. Most successful people remember these more than they do the wins. The lows cut deeper than the highs reward. There are 4 stages that you need to be aware of : The Fall – there is a difference between falling and failing! A fall doesn’t have … Read moreBe the ball!
Now these posts that I write are always positive in nature. But they are not about positive thinking. There is a difference. Have you read “The Secret”? Well if you have a copy throw it away or delete it off your Kindle. Positive thinking is dangerous. Nope, I haven’t gone crazy – remember what I … Read moreIs positive thinking positive?
We spend a lot of time focusing and honing our skills. This is good. Want to know what is better? Conquer your weaknesses! However, not all of them – but choose the ones that you know will help you grow in your business and then spend time attacking this skill. I am not suggesting doing … Read moreDo you know what you need to attack?
A short and simple message today. As humans one of the things that we crave is praise and acknowledgement. In some cases this is more important than the paycheck we work for. So here is an idea. Next time someone does something for you or gives you exceptional service, don’t thank them! Nope – ask … Read moreHow to prop up others
You are! The world we live in is one based on intense attention grabbing. Social networks, Search and media are vying for your constant attention and fear-mongering you into submission! Our thoughts are the key drivers in melding the outputs. Makes sense right? Here is the scary reality! What influences your thought? Hint: read above. … Read moreAre you being manipulated?
The grass is always greener on the other side. Well let me prove to you its not! I’m sitting in Australia with green and lucious grass and the people in California are sitting on burnt out singed lands. Yes, I know it is not a literal statement, but it is a real human trait – … Read moreWant to know why you are not satisfied?
But are you? You see there is working hard and then there is busy being busy. No one wants to work hard. It is genrally more a necessity. So, if you are going to work, why not do it properly? Don’t be busy, be productive. So many people I work with don’t know the difference … Read moreAre you working too hard?