Hello, I’m NCS.
This is where I think out loud, mostly from the little yellow beach hut I built on Lancing beach. Notes on reading, work, life and lighthouses, written when something is worth writing down. More about me.
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Apricity
As a lover of literature and collector of words. I would like to draw your attention to the word Apricity, which means the warmth of the sun in the winter. With 5 days of the winter left in the UK we get more of these warm(ish) days now. This term comes from the Latin meaning… Read more
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The End is important in all things
Today, I want to talk about the importance of endings. As human beings, we often get so caught up in the excitement and momentum of starting new projects, relationships, or ventures that we forget about the crucial step of closing things down. Ending things is just as important as starting them, if not more so.… Read more
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Nothing beats kindness,’ said the horse. ‘It sits quietly beyond all things
You won’t see kindness called out in any interview notes. You won’t hear it being called out as an executive’s best quality in an introduction on stage, you rarely hear it being mentioned in business at all really. As Charlie Mackesy says in his book The boy, the mole, the fox and the horse: “Nothing… Read more
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Any questions?
This subject seemed so obvious I questioned myself for writing it. The more I thought about the more it seems such an essential life skill it was worth examination. Please let me know your thoughts on this post as I am writing part two tomorrow night. Have you ever been in a situation where you… Read more
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When life gives you lemons, grab the tequila and salt
Life is full of surprises, some good and some not so good. Sometimes, things don’t turn out the way we want them to, and it can be easy to feel discouraged or defeated. Don’t feel sorry for yourself for too long. The truth is, things turn out best for the people who make the best… Read more
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Apple Notes, my second brain
Our brains are amazing machines, but they have their limits. We can only remember so much information, and it’s easy to get overwhelmed or forget important details. That’s where a second brain comes in. A second brain is a digital tool that helps you store and organize information, so you can access it when you… Read more
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Any questions Part 2
The second in my series of asking questions. I some folks have messaged me there reasons why people don’t ask questions after a presentation. Thank you for those. I have captured them below: Lack of confidence: Some people may lack confidence or feel intimidated to ask questions in a public setting. They may worry about… Read more
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In small things, strength lies
My favourite short story writer is Katherine Mansfield. When I return to read Ms Mansfield it is like revisiting an old friend. Her writing style is unique and timeless, exploring the complexities of the human experience through a focus on the small moments that make up our lives. Each time I read her stories, I… Read more
