Recruiting team members
When you need to grow your team, don’t just look for someone that fills a desired job spec. Look for someone that can join the most amazing team. You are currently part of a group that are clear on what they want to achieve and are passionate about working together to achieve it (even if […]
Thank you for saying yes to this
In every moment, when you say yes to something, you’re saying no to something else. So for you to be reading this post means you have chosen this one thing above all other things right now. And that means the world. Your attention may not seem like much, but what you choose to spend it […]
You’ll always report to someone
Some people go into business because they like the thought of not reporting to someone else. But this sentiment may be misplaced in a number of ways. For starters, you’ll always be working for someone. Whether it’s an employer or a client, you’re never truly operating independently. When you’re starting out in business or when […]
Overcoming small hurdles
We are attracted to stories of people overcoming incredible hurdles to get what they want. And yet how big are the hurdles that stop you? A little cold stops us going to the gym. A little rain stops us from going out. A little inconvenience stops us finding that email we should respond to. It’s […]
Sample size of one
Too often we assess what works and what doesn’t work by a single occurrence or attempt. We can’t possibly understand a population with a sample size of one, so in every activity it is vital that you expand your awareness by going beyond a singular experience. Don’t get disheartened if at first you fail. And […]
Essential partners
There are many people that will help you achieve what you want. But there are a few that will serve as essential partners on your journey. These are the ones that choose to go on the journey with you, and want to do all they can to help you succeed. Seek these people out, because […]
When the answers come easily
To achieve success on your terms, you’ll need to make a lot of decisions on your journey. It’s important then to make your decision-making process as easy as possible. The best way to do this is to have at the ready answers that will serve you. This is the major benefit of defining your Long […]
The value of paying promptly
If you’ve got sufficient cash to satisfy payments when they come due, try to pay them as quickly as you can. This is especially meaningful when you are dealing directly with the person providing the goods or service. If you do so, you may get a response like this one which I received last week: […]
The ideas room
When you’re working from home and living together with your partner, it can sometimes feel like there’s little separation between your lives and your home. So whenever Bec and I want to connect in a different way, we go to the ideas room. Most of the time this room is the one I use for […]
Distracting yourself
You’re working on a task and making great progress. Then suddenly someone distracts you, needing your input for something unrelated to your task. How does that make you feel? Probably a little annoyed and frustrated. Their distraction has cost you time and effort, and you’d rather wish they hadn’t. But what happens when you’re the […]