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This is the true joy in life

Occasionally you come across a quote which resonates with you like a tuning fork in your soul!. So I come to share this quote to you today. Everything about this quote I say Amen to. Enjoy the video version also. Who doesn’t love some Jeff Goldblum. This is the true joy in life, the being…

The Velvet Rut

I read today in the Daily Stoic about the ‘velvet rut.’ What is that I hear you ask? Have you ever found yourself in a situation where you feel stuck, unmotivated, or just going through the motions without really getting anywhere? The ‘velvet rut’ is a state of comfort and complacency that can sneak up…

Recharging batteries

I have considered my PTO (Planned Time Off) in three parts. Family time, Lighthouse hunting and reading. A short post on my time off. I reflect on why time off is good for everyone no matter how focussed they may be on their goals. Time to sharpen the saw is important to everyone. Ok so,…

Learn by doing

A quick Easter Sunday thought to share: Did your kid learn to ride a bike by watching Youtube? Did your toddler to walk by reading a manual? why do you think you can be a better person by just reading a book, or to learn to sell by reading a best practices guide. Anything interesting…

Don’t give up, Don’t ever give up

A little different post today but I had to share. I noticed that one of my favourite ever inspirational speeches was now 30 years old. So a good chance many of you might have never seen this or have forgotten it. Watch the video if you can. read it below if you prefer but take…

This is a ‘Good’ Friday

I visit my beach holiday home easter weekends to do maintenance tasks and to prepare for the summer with anticipation and a little hope. Hope for warm days and pleasant nights with family and friends. You may also know I have a little beach hut by the sea in a town called Lancing. It is…

Success is subtraction not addition

As you get older and try and remain still relevant you are asked to do more coaching and buddy up with new young and energetic professionals as some kind of mentor or advisor. The question I get asked most often is: “What do I need to be successful” OR “What more do I need to…

Culture club part 2

I said from yesterday’s post that I would think about the behaviours the leaders need to model to create or encourage a good culture in an organisation. I thought it would be best to be super snappy today. To create a strong organizational culture, a leader must: I have enjoyed thinking about this topic. Now…

Starting a culture club

I have been thinking last week about a company or teams culture. What is it exactly? how do you put your finger on it or identify it? Can I write the definition down in a brief and succinct way that keeps my attention and yours? That is my assignment for this sunny Monday morning. A…

Anger: Why It’s a Choice, Not a Reaction

My Sunday post addresses a growth area for me or an area I am loathe to admit. I was and to a certain extent will always be an angry young man at heart. Angry when I see injustice, angry when I experience selfishness or ignorance, angry for some silly reasons which are I am not…

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