Good problems to have
You will always have problems, regardless of what you choose to do (or not do). Success then isn’t about the absence or reduction of problems. Indeed, success has a funny tendency of producing more problems than less. So perhaps a better indicator of success is aspiring to have more good problems than bad problems. .
To win, don’t focus on winning
From Eleven Rings, by Phil Jackson, who coached the Chicago Bulls to 6 NBA Championships and the LA Lakers to 5 NBA Championships. …as a coach, I know that being fixated on winning (or more likely, not losing) is counterproductive, especially when it causes you to lose control of your emotions. What’s more, obsessing about […]
Recommendations
Advancing in your career isn’t a solo endeavour – it’s a team sport. Every job you’ve applied for has involved people that have helped you – be they references or champions that put you forward for the role. And you in turn you’ve been an important player on other people’s teams. So it’s useful to […]
Start within established processes
Every organisation is governed by established processes – some explicit, some implicit. So if you want to influence the decision-making of a group, it’s helpful to understand these established processes first to best tailor your approach. You can discover the explicit processes by simply asking someone for the process about how certain decisions are made […]
Fast recovery
Recovery isn’t something you rush, but it can certainly be accelerated. But how can you speed up recovery? Well consider these questions. Do you have a default recovery routine if a setback were to generally happen? Do you have a default recovery routine if a setback happens for a specific goal you’re working towards? When […]
I’m voting Yes for a Voice to Parliament
Here is a link that I found useful which provides a good overview of what the referendum is, and the key points from both campaigns. I hope you find it helpful to come to your own decision on this important matter.
Simple strategy, consistently executed
A big thanks to Jayden for today’s blog post. It comes off the back of his recommendation to read Great by Choice by Jim Collins. This book is a continuation of their former work you may have heard: Built to Last and Good to Great. The key point that I want to focus on with […]
What’s sitting in your court?
One of the simplest ways to reduce overwhelm is to identify what’s sitting in your court that should be in someone else’s. Take an inventory of all the things you need to do, and you’ll quickly see which things aren’t really yours to do. Shift these into the right courts as soon as you can. […]
Continuous conversations
There is a great power that comes from sustaining your attention on a worthwhile pursuit. Major outcomes aren’t the result of any one particular action (except possibly the one which makes you start). It’s the result of a series of actions taken consistently, where any singular action may feel inconsequential, but together they build into […]
Chatham House Rule
The first time I went to a professional meeting governed under Chatham House Rule I wasn’t really sure what it was. If you haven’t experienced Chatham House Rule, I believe it’s very important to understand it beforehand. Under Chatham House Rule, anyone who comes to a meeting is free to use information from the discussion […]