Launching a business or side hustle
Many people in their 20s and 30s think about starting a business or a side hustle. If you’re considering this, I’d encourage you to understand your reasons for running a business before diving down this path. This is because running a business is very different to delivering a product or a service. Let’s say you’re […]
Add more value
There are two ways to make a sale – one way is to sacrifice price, the other is adding more value. Discounting can be a slippery slope. It can be a quick way to erode profit, while also causing customers to question the worth of what you’re offering. Adding value maintains the price of the […]
The hero’s journey
Everyone loves a story where the star has a transformative arc – conquering an unbeatable opponent, unlocking a hidden power, completing an impossible quest. Such is the power of this story that Hollywood has a name for it – The Hero’s Journey. Luke Skywalker destroys the Death Star. Moana returns the heart of Te Fiti. […]
What makes a reputation?
Roger Federer is known for his calm under pressure. And yet you would be surprised how many times he has smashed a racquet. When he was a young tennis player, Federer would allow his frustration to take control and was known for his uncontrollable temper. He has since developed into a player that is widely […]
Fatal flaws
Every one of us has something that we’re not great at, and if we are asked to identify our flaws we’d be pretty good at picking them. So why is it that we can find ourselves in positions that promote this fatal flaw? You may be a passionate creative and choose to study law because […]
Rules of the game
Life becomes a lot easier to appreciate when you realise each person is playing by different rules. I’m not talking about the general principles that everyone abides by. I’m talking about why people behave and think the way they do. You are a product of all your experiences. Every decision and action you’ve taken have […]
Sliding into amazing bedsheets
Do you know that feeling when you’re staying at a nice hotel or Airbnb, and you slide between the sheets in the bed and go – “oh my gosh this is incredible!” Why can’t you have that at home? Here are my thoughts on the best bedsheets – go with either Bamboo or Egyptian Cotton […]
We aren’t taught to remove ourselves
The learning process in school and uni is a solitary endeavour. The results you get on a test or on a project are directly based on the work you’ve done by yourself. Everything comes back to you. (Yes, sometimes there are group projects, but everyone who’s done a group project knows they’re more an exercise […]
Soft limits and hard limits
When you’re wanting to change your behaviour for a desired outcome, it’s helpful to think in terms of Soft Limits and Hard Limits. A hard limit is something you can’t compromise on. It’s a binary outcome where if you stay within the limit, you’re all good, but as soon as you go beyond the limit […]
Limit your options
What’s easier to answer? What do you want for dinner? Or, Do you want spaghetti, stir-fry or curry tonight? The more choices we get, the harder it is to decide what to do. People in their 20s and 30s are told “You can do anything!”, but are left feeling overwhelmed with options and struggle to […]