We all have ideas and know what we want to do. Most of us fail on the journey to get there. Is this because we weren’t good enough or didn’t know how to do it? It is more often than not the later. I knew someone who would pick up a book and read the … Read morePut it in reverse
When I was at school we used to refer to each year as a “Standard” not a Form, or Year or Grade (Grade is not a bad one mind you!) The problem in today’s world is we have forgot the meaning of standards! Too many people produce mediocre work or deliver just what is required … Read moreMaintaining standards
The most successful business people in the world are avid readers! We know reading is good for us and we also complain we don’t have enough time to do it. So here’s a thought. Get someone to read for you! I’m not talking about an audiobook (although these are great) I’m talking about chatting to … Read moreRead in a group
What a week! I hope that my Sprautumn thinking has helped. Last one before the weekend. Now for the physical! Is your actual space (or world) organised? We have looked at the emotional and non physical requirements this last week. Now the place where we work – whether this is physical ie clean your desk … Read moreSprautumn cleaning part 5 of 5
I wish I could say Covid-19 was a nasty April fool’s joke but its not! So let’s be sensibile on our practical jokes today and think before we do! Back to the positive stuff! So now that we have looked at what we want to do and who we want to do it with – … Read moreSprautumn cleaning part 3 of 5
Yesterday we looked inward – so today lets look at our team! Who are the people that you need? Not who do you want to get rid of but rather – who could help you get the most of what you are trying to achieve. There is a difference. If you are a sole trader … Read moreSprautumn cleaning part 2 of 5
As I have readers in both hemispheres and some are going into Spring and others Autumn this week is all about “Sprautumn” The big focus at the moment is weathering the Covid-19 storm and this doesn’t care which hemishere we are in. Where Spring is a time of growth and new starts and Autumn preparing … Read moreSprautumn cleaning part 1 of 5
I chatted yesterday about being accountable to yourself and how to do so. What I left out was growing. If we are not learning or developing we are not growing. It is equally important to ensure that personal development or learning occur when looking at your actions. What did you do right this last week? … Read moreAccountability with personal development
The best way to get stuff done is to promise someone you will do it! Think about it – if you have a deadline – you have to make it or else there are ramifications. So, if you make a pledge to someone that you will get “x” done by such a time and date … Read moreBe accountable to someone
Ok. Sorry but it’s not possible. Whether you are rich or poor successful or broke we all only have 24 hours in the day! The differentiator is how we use this time. If our lives are measured in time and life is an energy force then we need to spend our time doing things that … Read moreHow to get more time