7 words that eliminate anger & frustration
Published: Tue, 06/27/23
I’ve taken part twice in Tony Robbins’ 4-day Unleash the Power Within motivational e travaganza. The event is like a cross between a rave in a…
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Presents and presence at Elton's Glastonbury set
Published: Mon, 06/26/23
I watched some of Elton John’s Glastonbury set last night. (on the bo unfortunately, rather than in person) And while the legendary showman belted out…
The day I turned into ChatGPT
Published: Fri, 06/23/23
I remember a call during my old job which was so important – and which had so many serious and senior people joining – that I started preparing three…
75-year-old wine-sipping grandma psyches me out
Published: Thu, 06/22/23
Note: I'm caught up on a few things today. So here's a re-print of an "oldie but a goodie".Last night at bridge club I learnt a valuable lesson about…
The key to great relationships
Published: Wed, 06/21/23
Some wacky yet thought-provoking titbits from Robert Cialdini’s book PreSuasion: (all about getting people to do what you want them to do) Want…
Think you're unique? You're not alone
Published: Tue, 06/20/23
"People disappear all the time. Ask any policeman. Better yet, ask a journalist. Disappearances are bread-and-butter to journalists". This is from…
How to come back to life
Published: Mon, 06/19/23
Strange but true: I got to a stage in my job where I thought I was so far gone – that any hope of a happy, fulfilled life was so far away, or even…
The "mission is-possible" war for Millennial and Gen-Z talent
Published: Thu, 06/15/23
One of my favourite podcasts is “Conversations with Tyler”. Tyler being Tyler Cowen, the American economist turned thought-ninja and interviewer-e…
A counterintuitive source for new ideas and insights
Published: Wed, 06/14/23
The book that’s had the biggest impact on my life? 10 Secrets for Success and Inner Peace. By the late, great Wayne Dyer. As I see it, his “Father of…
A big mistake people make when the going gets tough (avoid this)
Published: Tue, 06/13/23
On Sunday I travelled to deepest, darkest Gillingham to catch-up and play poker with my one-time colleague and long-time buddy Dan. After spending si…