Screening for tyre kickers
When someone reaches out to you with an engagement opportunity, it’s good to quickly understand if they’re genuinely interested. You can do this by putting the onus back onto them to take the next step in the engagement. When you receive their initial enquiry, respond that you’re interested in exploring this opportunity and you’d like […]
You don’t need to have an opinion
As we progress through life, we sometimes feel a growing sense of needing to have an opinion when asked. This is especially when you’re seen as an expert or an authority on a matter. If we don’t have an opinion, we fear being seen as uninformed and unable to meaningfully contribute. But forming an opinion […]
Hungry for McDonald’s
Success in life can be achieved with originality or replication. Just look at McDonald’s and Hungry Jacks (the name for Burger King in Australia). McDonald’s seems to play a more absolute game, while Hungry Jacks seems to play a relative game to McDonald’s. McDonald’s is famous for their Big Mac, so Hungry Jacks introduced the […]
Luck is a strategy
There is a degree of luck in everything we do. This is especially the case with success, where luck plays more of a role than many people think. Luck doesn’t receive the same strategic focus as other elements like skill and experience because many think it’s outside of our control. Yet there are ways to […]
Same team
When it comes to your relationships, both personal and professional, always remember that you’re on the same team. You share a common purpose that you’re striving towards together. Each person may have different ideas or ways to approach this purpose, but each person’s actions should always be considered for the benefit of the team. This […]
What should I keep doing?
When we want to make a change in our life, we usually ask the question, “What should I do?”. But a better question to ask is “What should I keep doing?”. Asking “What should I do?” frames a change around a singular decision and doesn’t force you to consider the repeatable actions that are required […]
A logo is a promise
For anyone that is building a business, venture, or brand, always remember that you are building a promise into your logo. When you see the Disney castle at the start of a movie, you are being promised a magical adventure through the eyes of your childhood. When you see the McDonald’s arches, you are being […]
Calorie torpedoes
Overall, I believe our normal diets are pretty healthy, and that we can all do a good job at preparing nutritious meals. So when people approach me for help about losing weight, I don’t start by asking them to map out a diet plan or count their calories. I simply ask them to identify the […]
Outsource yourself
We can only do so much as individuals. So for our impact to extend beyond ourselves, we need others to also take action. There are lots of ways you can inspire others to action. But none of these ways will work unless you first loosen control. Whenever you feel compelled to do something, ask yourself […]
WFH creep
As working-from-home is becoming the new norm, I’m having more conversations with clients who feel like their work is crowding out more and more of their personal time. When productivity is confined to a physical space (like an office), it’s easier for employees and organisations to set clear terms around work arrangements. But when you […]