“In five years, you’ll be the same person—except for what you learn and the relationships you build”. This quote, often attributed to Charlie Jones, is a truth about life. Jones does not mean “passive” learning or “passive” networking… he emphasizes the need to be active in pursuit of ideas and active in engaging with inspiring … Read more
“Marathons are run in the outside, but marathons are won on the inside” Carlos Escario Running a marathon isn’t just about the miles. The physical challenge is 42 km, but where the effort that really defines success happens is inside—the inner game of mental strength, self-belief, and resilience. The physical side matters: aerobic training, long … Read more
Often when I ask a leader if they have a coach, or are seeking training, the answer is something along the lines of “I don’t need a coach… I am fine now”. This is a dangerous approach. The farmer doesn’t wait for winter to repair the roof. The farmer doesn’t wait for winter to sew … Read more
If I was to try to summarize all of my leadership teachings down into one word, the word would be “Intentional“. I teach leaders to be intentional: to get crystal clear on who they are, where they are going, with whom and why. In communications I teach leaders to clarify their “Point X” – a … Read more
These are your top 5 most watched videos of 2024. The channel has grown by 75.5K subscribers to 407,454 and there have been 3,241,918 views of the channel. Thank you to each of you who watched, shared, commented and sent questions – it all motivates me to keep pulling out the camera and sharing what … Read more
David Ogilvy is often hailed as the “Father of Advertising”. His lessons apply beyond advertising. His thoughts focus on clarity, creativity, and connection. These 23 ideas are simple, timeless, and effective. His book Confessions of an Advertising Man is a book on advertising. His book Ogilvy on Advertising is a general commentary on advertising. His book The Unpublished David Ogilvy publishes selections … Read more
An update on last week’s video “Life Rewards Action more than Intelligence” (that went viral with over 170,000 views in the first 10 days). There were a lot of comments… many were positive and encouraging… but there were a range of questions/concerns that “dumb action” might be worse than none at all… this video responds … Read more
Here’s an AI tool that I think you should definitely try. It was recommended to me by my friend Severin Sorenson, host of the Arete podcast, author of 4 books on using AI in business (and my go-to expert on the world of AI tools, better prompts, image creation). https://notebooklm.google What does it do? Google … Read more
Taking action consistently outweighs merely having the potential to act. The speaker reflects on how they once equated doing well in school with succeeding in life, only to learn that real-world success comes from initiative and execution, not just intelligence or talent. Through life experiences, they discovered that waiting for the perfect moment or ideal … Read more
We’ve just recently seen the Paris 2024 Olympics and then the Paralympics. It is noticeable how each athlete takes great care to be in the right mental state for high performance. During the TV interviews, it was clear to me that athletes at this level learnt to have positive stories about their efforts and their … Read more