The Quarter Life Framework is here
I’m very excited to share with you the Quarter Life Framework. This book was written to help people in their 20s and 30s achieve what they want in life. It’s especially useful for people in their late-20s/early-30s who are considering the next stage of their career or business. I’ve held onto the dream of writing […]
Choosing your job titles
Whether you have a career or a business, it’s important to consider the label that describes your position. The same position can have different job titles attached to it and this would convey very different impressions. Your job title is intended to open doors and make it clear for the right people to find you […]
Momentum
In the early stages of doing something new, it will feel like you’re pushing, and pushing, and pushing. Then suddenly your energy shifts and it feels like you’re being pulled towards your goal. That is what you should aim for when you want to make a change in your life. Don’t focus on the finish […]
Mirror mirror
We like to think of ourselves as our own person, but really we’re mirrors of our environment. An incredible amount of how we act and think are influenced by those around us, especially our close relationships like partners, colleagues and friends. Pay special attention to how your energy and mindset reflect the environment you’re in, […]
Don’t make the exception the rule
We are prone to overweighting the exceptions when making decisions. Take for example, riding to work. Let’s say you like the idea of riding as your commute. It beats sitting on public transport, it’s a lot more fun, you save money and you get fitter. But then you wonder what happens if it rains? The […]
Do not disturb
I’ve written before about the cost of interruptions, but how do you prevent people from disrupting your work, especially in environments like open-plan offices or working-from-home? You need to create a signal for those around you that you’re busy. But putting up a big “do not disturb” sign isn’t great for social etiquette. The easiest […]
Falling back on old behaviours
Making a change in our life requires us to commit to new behaviours and stop doing old behaviours. Unfortunately, it is much harder to resist the old behaviours than keep doing the new. So if you want to make a sustainable change in your life, you need to allocate your efforts according to this imbalance. […]
Performance reviews
Do you see performance reviews as a routine part of your job, or do you see them as opportunities to take advantage of? Performance reviews are more than just feedback sessions for you and the organisation. They’re important moments where key decision-makers are most open to receiving requests from you. You should always walk into […]
Take the stairs
This gem comes from Grandad. Whenever there was a choice between taking the elevator or taking the stairs, Grandad would take the stairs. This is a great example of a simple rule that is easy to implement and has compounding benefits overtime. The time saving from taking the elevator is usually modest, but the health […]
Make someone’s day
You can make someone’s day today. Isn’t that a cool thought? Just a small, thoughtful gesture is all that’s required to make someone feel special. It doesn’t take much, but it could make all the difference. Who do you know that deserves their day to be made by you? Why not make it today? .