“Here is where I want to scream… A mountain of time and energy invested in chasing something that has zero chance of success from the very start.” Some takeaways… Stop reaching out blindly to meaningless connections Stop following a formula. Start being different. Continue reaching out – just be a bit smarter on the ‘how’! […]
“It is easy to give in on those dark days, but seeing these photos really makes me smile, and reminds me it is all worth it.” Some takeaways… As Churchill said: “Keep buggering on.” Nothing worth doing was ever easily achieved. Keep your eyes on the prize – that vision will get you through. Savour […]
“It was by being out of the game that my son was better able to appreciate how best to play when in it.” Some takeaways… Make the most of the opportunity change gives you, instead of becoming caught up in feelings of negativity. Taking a step outside of your everyday position can help you see things […]
“Many of Chris Dalton’s lessons form key parts of my memories of the whole MBA.” Some takeaways… An excellent all-in-one business handbook explaining all the key business ideas covered in a top-tier MBA. Personal development activities are weaved into the content throughout. Brings all the content together masterfully at the end. A book review […]
“Life brings changes, many of which are foisted unrequested and unwanted upon us.” Some takeaways… Never underestimate the importance of familiarity and trust. Change is constant and often unexpected and unwanted. Reframing the situation can break negative patterns and create positive new ones. Positive role models can make you change your own behaviour. I […]
“I hadn’t thought through the whole process, and I hadn’t lined up my resources properly to get me through it.” Some takeaways… Map out the process Map out the required resources and align them to the process Cover the contingencies Some thoughts arising from the need to ‘make fire’ whilst on holiday I […]
“Scoring tries makes for more exciting rugby, which means more people watching, which encourages more try scoring, which means more people watching… and so on in a self-perpetuating virtuous circle.” Some takeaways… ‘What you reward is what you get’. By being rewarded for particular behaviours, rugby teams are nudged towards actively choosing the desired course […]
“…being able to think around the question and find creative solutions is only going to become more and more valuable.” Some takeaways… We can sometimes be too fixed in our own thinking. Flexibility of thought can result in finding an ‘outside the box’ solution. Use the resources at hand and think around the problem, and […]
“Me jumping in gave him the courage to go for it, and once he did, there was no stopping him! The swimming pool was never quite the same after that.” Some takeaways… See what is out there. Step out of your comfort zone and you may be amazed. Push yourself to try it. Overcome your […]
“A small correction early on avoids an escalated situation later. The longer the situation remains unchecked, the less it can be questioned later.” Some takeaways… Sensitivity to different cultural backgrounds is crucial for those in a multicultural environment. Left unchecked, an unwanted behaviour will find its own level. Once a culture has formed, it can […]
