So let’s end off the week on a positive and thought-provoking note. Why do we do things to see if they will work or not rather than look at what it is we want to do, who else is doing what you want to do and most important of all, did those that did or … Read moreWhy is first always last?
In Australia, it is a memorial day today for HRM Queen Elizabeth II. So today I thought I would write about the importance of those around you. Those near and dear to you and to encourage you to pick up the phone or jump in your car and go round and tell that person or … Read moreVale Queen Elizabeth II
We all have moments of doubt. Yesterday I spoke about backing and investing in yourself – this would cause a lot of people to stress and doubt. This could be self-doubt or because people keep telling you that you can’t do it. The reality is that you can do whatever you want as long as … Read moreHow to go from scared to strong?
Then learn to relax. You see when you tense up your muscles or clench your jaw you are actually directing energy to the wrong muscles. There is a famous golfer, Ernie Els, who was known as the “Big Easy”. This is not because he was slack or sluggish. It was because he was relaxed. He … Read moreWant to go faster?
Just because someone does something well in the sporting world we expect them to be experts in all things business. Equally, if they are captains of the industry does this automatically make them scratch golfers? We tend to over-idolise people. We put these stars on pedestals and expect them to be perfect at everything. This … Read moreWant to know what trap to avoid?
There are often people that we think are clever or know the answers to everything. Have you ever stopped and asked yourself why you think that of them? Is it because they have a degree? Is it because they are on the C-Suite of a company? Maybe it’s because they have a ton of money … Read moreWhy are smart people often not actually clever?
Research shows we complain over 20 times a day! That is a lot! Imagine if you praised people 20 times a day? Imagine complimenting good service 20 times a day? Imagine telling people how happy you are 20 times a day? You get it. The reality is no one actually cares about your complaints. They … Read moreHow many times a day do you complain?
Yesterday I hopefully planted the seed of thought as to who may be acting or behaving the way they do as a direct or indirect result of your actions. Those that you may be over or under-praising. So what are the mistakes we make? Here are 7 tips: Don’t praise the outcome – even though … Read moreAre you ruining those that depend on you? Part 2 of 2
Do you give them too much praise or not enough? In the 40s and 50s, not enough praise was given to kids so they grew up bitter! In the 70s and 80s, a movement shifted towards giving too much praise, and guess what that didn’t work either – they both were harmful and wrong. People … Read moreAre you ruining those that depend on you? Part 1 of 2
Have you ever had one of those days where everything just seems wrong? The air smells bad. Your clothes feel uncomfortable. People around you seem over-happy while you are having a terrible time? Well here is the reason – it’s not them it’s you! We all have bad days – it’s human. How you get … Read moreWhat is wrong in your life and how do you fix it?