Market feedback
It is a delight writing these posts every day, and I’m constantly fascinated by how each post is received. There are some posts I write which I’m really pleased with, but the open rate is low. Then there are posts which I feel could have been stronger, but are received really well. And then there […]
Opportunities on the horizon
People like to aspire towards something. They want to know what rewards are possible to make their efforts worthwhile. These opportunities don’t need to be financial in nature to have an impact. There just needs to be an appreciation that they’re making progress on some level. Even a title change can convey a lot of […]
A business or an income?
Mindset matters when you’re thinking about starting a business or going out on your own. How much are you expecting to work in your business and how much are you expecting to work on your business? If you preference working in your business, it’s more likely that the business will be dependent on you to […]
When do you start to age?
Anyone who lives in Australia would recognise Amanda Keller, as she’s been a television and radio presenter for over 30 years. Bec and I are big fans of her. She just comes across so naturally and can be engaging on any subject she speaks about. Oh, and she’s got such a quick wit too. To […]
Fostering belonging
Nothing says you belong more than feeling loved after you screw up. I can’t identify the source of this expression sorry, so credit goes to whoever framed this so well. We all make mistakes, and there will always be days when things don’t go to plan. How we respond to others when this happens makes […]
Breaking points
We all have barriers – mental, physical, emotional. Most of the time we’re not aware of these barriers until we bump up against them suddenly. Your lungs tell you to stop the workout you’re doing. A word from someone close to you cuts surprisingly deep. A seemingly small request feels too hard because you’ve got […]
What is the actual problem?
Sometimes when dealing with an issue we become overwhelmed with ambiguity and can’t identify a way forward. The next time you experience this, keep asking the question: “What is the actual problem?” The initial response will commonly be “I don’t know”. But keep returning to this question, and gradually different perspectives will emerge. And when […]
Domino foods
When trying to lose weight, I’d say most people have a pretty good idea of portion control for main meals. Snacking though is a different matter. Many of the foods we snack on have the dangerous combination of being small but calorie-dense. 5 walnuts for instance has around the same calories as a serving of […]
Missing an expectation
Whenever you fall short of an expectation you set with someone, you must always apologise to them. But you don’t always need to explain yourself. This may sound a little confronting, as we usually feel compelled to provide an explanation for letting someone down. But there’s a few reasons why an explanation isn’t always necessary. […]
The selling relationship
In life, we are either selling or being sold to, and it doesn’t matter if the transactions are financial or non-financial in nature. It’s important then to understand that with any sales process, the investment in a relationship between the buyer and seller is proportional to the value of the transaction. Put another way, a […]