Many “achievement-oriented” individuals do the next task… but Stephen Covey says there is a better way… If you liked this post, you will also like Getting your Life in order or Build Strong Foundations.
This was a response to a student’s question about handling nerves while speaking in public… Dear writer Thank you for your contribution to the program and the positive impact you have had on so many of your fellow classmates. You mention that you find it difficult to remain composed and not become overwhelmed by nerves … Read more
Jim Rohn once asked a lady “is the work you are doing providing for your family, and giving you the growth and challenge you want?” “…No…” and Jim asked “How much time are you searching for the opportunity that will?” Finding is reserved for those who search. I hope you love the opportunity you are … Read more
6 Types of coaching questions: G. R. E. A. S. E. A note on what we are exploring in each of these question categories: Set goals This is where almost all coaching conversations begin. The simplest form of the question is “What do you want?” If the other person doesn’t know what they want, or … Read more
“Most people I know have problems with Internet addiction” Paul Graham, writing in 2010. Paul Graham wrote an essay on “Addiction” back in 2010. It is even more relevant today, 14 years later. “Progress” Everything that is good… has been developed by humans and technology to get steadily better… at capturing and holding our attention. … Read more
The top 5 most viewed/shared videos that I have posted on Linkedin in 2023 are the following: First, with 82,667 views “It is not the mountain in front of you that will wear you out; it is the pebble in your shoe” Muhammad Ali Take great care to not accumulate pebbles in your shoe… They … Read more
David Senra of Founders Podcast recently shared a summary list of lessons from Warren Buffett which I found valuable: Here’s the original tweet from David Senra: If you liked this post, you will also like Warren Buffett: “We Need Inspirational Leaders” and Warren Buffett’s Greatest Error.
I so loved this list of 57 lessons from Charlie Munger, shared by David Senra of Founders Popcast, that I’ve shared the tweet and the full list here on the blog. I’m a fan of the Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger school of simple, direct, pithy wisdom 😉 If you like lists, my most popular … Read more
In 2012 and 2013, Jim had the honor to spend 2 years teaching at West Point. He came away from the experience inspired by the young women and men he had met, and learned from. In 2015, he consolidated his reflections into a talk for the Global Leadership Summit, organised into seven questions. Jim Collin’s … Read more
One subject close to my heart, and appearing regularly on this blog and on my youtube channel – is the subject of how to keep creating for the long term. I found this interview and the lessons of value. From junior Doctor to 5 Million Subscribers Ali Abdaal finished first in his class at Cambridge, … Read more