Watching from the sidelines

“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 […]

MBA Day by Day (Chris Dalton) – Book review

“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 […]

Lessons from swim class

“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 […]

Making fire

“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 […]

Outwitted by a child

“…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 […]

A mind stretched

“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 […]

Note to self – spend less time cooking next Christmas!

  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 […]