“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 […]
“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 […]
“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 […]
5-10 minute read “Adjusting my plans to give my son what he actually wanted meant we enjoyed a wonderful Christmas Day playing together AND we still got a great Christmas dinner!” Some takeaways… Understand the demand – think about whether your audience really wants what you are producing. Be prepared to change tack if […]
