Rose bushes
Today we have one of Bec’s favourite expressions, which I’ll simply leave here for you to reflect on 🙂 We can complain because rose bushes have thorns, or rejoice because rose bushes have roses. .
Two sides of a commitment
When you commit to achieving something, that also means you’re committing to the actions required to achieve it. We tend to fall short of our objective when we lose sight of the actions underlying it. So if you commit to finding a new job, what you’re really committing to is constantly applying for positions until […]
Can I pat your dog?
Bec and I have a dog called Maui. He’s super cute. So much so that when we’re out for a walk a lot of people come up to pat him. Children will always ask if they can pat him, but adults rarely do. We’ve heard that children are taught in schools to seek permission before […]
Success lags performance
If you consistently apply yourself around an objective, there will likely come a time when you not only achieve what you want, but surpass it. It can feel like you’re pushing and struggling for so long, but suddenly you can find yourself with more than you could have expected. So during your performance, think about […]
What makes you right?
It’s incredible how quickly and strongly we form our opinions. Because if we challenge each opinion we have, we’d find a weak basis for having most of them. Unfortunately, we don’t do this. Upon having an opinion, we then act on this opinion. Our conviction then strengthens, and it becomes difficult to challenge our thinking […]
Golden handcuffs
During your career you must be mindful of how you can position yourself to achieve outsized returns (or benefits that go beyond your standard wage). In many cases, an employer will defer the payment of a sizeable benefit to deter the recipient from leaving. This is commonly known as “golden handcuffs”. Given that there are […]
Constant reminders
Achieving what you want in life involves being clear on your direction and moving towards it with steady progress. To do this successfully you need to remain clear on your direction, because it’s amazing how quickly we can be distracted when our intent collides with the real world. So when you gain clarity on what […]
Expressing strong emotions
When we get angry or upset, we tend to want to make this known to others. Take a moment to consider how you let people know that you’re angry or upset. My guess is that to prove you’re upset, you feel compelled to show that you’re upset. But when you do this, how does the […]
Here’s one I prepared earlier
Writing an endorsement can take a lot of effort and headspace, even when you genuinely wish to help someone or a cause. So how is it that so many high-profile and time-poor people seem to endorse so many things, particularly those in office? Well the key is to provide the person with a template of […]
A hard sell
Businesses being sold for incredible prices make great headlines and can inspire people to go into business for themselves. The reality though is that a lot needs to go right in order to sell a business. First of all, the business needs to remain viable over the years that you own it, which is no […]