Test and measure
It’s amazing how much in life we don’t understand. It’s rare to know if something will work with confidence before we begin. Given this, the only way we can find out what works and what doesn’t work is by testing and measuring. And this applies across everything we do in life. The key is appreciating […]
What’s your number?
On your journey in life, it’s good to keep score to determine if you’re making the desired progress or having the intended impact. And the great thing is that you can choose the score which matters most to you. I have a good friend that owns a business, but his score isn’t proft. He lives […]
Revealing reactions
When we become upset or rise to anger, we normally place blame on others. Someone did something wrong to make us feel this way. But the problem is not external. The problem is internal. The next time you react negatively, think about what it is you’re actually expressing about yourself. Our reaction is not a […]
Decisions and outcomes
There is risk involved in every decision we make. A good decision is one that maximises the potential positive and minimises the potential negative. A bad decision is one that minimises the potential positive and maximises the potential negative. However, sometimes we will make a good decision that results in a bad outcome. And sometimes […]
Your major advantage
If you’re wondering whether an initiative will succeed or not, there is one factor that will give you a major advantage. Taking action. Most people don’t. You may think that the game is crowded, but it’s actually not. So choosing to be in the game means you’re already ahead. This is incredibly powerful, because it […]
Going to market
When you want to create something of value, there are two approaches you could consider. One is to create a product or service first, and then find a group of people that are really passionate about it. The other is to find a group of people first, and then create a product or service that […]
Reminding yourself
Sometimes when we set a reminder, we assume that our future self will have the same awareness of the situation as our present self. We then make the mistake of writing the reminder with a vague description, like “Call Matt”. We are then reminded to “Call Matt”, but don’t know what it’s for. Whenever you […]
Connect
It’s never been easier to create so many connections with so many people. But it’s also very easy to lose sight of the connections that matter. In an ever-connected world, our aim shouldn’t be to disconnect. It should be to connect with those you are close to. It doesn’t take much. Reach out to the […]
Working for me or against me?
One of the best models for creating value in your life is simply asking, “Is this working for me or is this working against me?” It can be applied to everything. Your decisions, your actions, your connections, your beliefs. The great thing about this simple question is that it is framed as a binary outcome. […]
The market decides value
Whenever we create something that we believe is valuable for the world, we sometimes want to make it perfect. We have a vision for our creation and unless it possesses a certain quality we won’t release it. The problem with this approach is that this vision only applies to one person – you. And you […]