Can introverts survive in open-plan offices?
Published: Fri, 07/07/23
By my estimation (very rough of course), at least 75% of the people I worked with back in the day were e troverts. The sort of people who grab…
Following Fulfilment
7am and life is good. 7.01am and it's chaos
Published: Thu, 07/06/23
I’m not sure if this is normal or not. But back when I was employed, my iPhone alarm would usually let rip at 7am. And by the time I’d fumbled around…
How I’d coach Tom Wambsgans
Published: Wed, 07/05/23
(Spoiler alert! If you haven’t watched the TV show Succession or you’re working your way through it, this email contains spoilers galore. So look away…
My LinkedIn tumbleweed moment (what did I do wrong?)
Published: Tue, 07/04/23
Last Thursday I made a new post on LinkedIn, all about over-thinking and how to find a quieter mind. My posts have been doing well recently. 1,000+…
Hidden life lessons from the chessboard
Published: Mon, 07/03/23
I fired up a few games of blitz chess yesterday. And dusting off my Queens Gambit Declined brought to mind the many hours I used to spend studying…
The kamikaze way to get whatever you want
Published: Fri, 06/30/23
“Human beings are the only animals who shit in their own nest to get themselves to move out” I’ve been pondering this quote from a Jesuit priest…
Try not to put this email to good use
Published: Thu, 06/29/23
Today I’m spilling the beans on an oh-so cunning “get out of jail free card”. A crafty loophole which absolves you of any blame and which lets you…
Where warriors slayeth and dragons doth roar, dare I would not!
Published: Wed, 06/28/23
Lauren and I have been watching the Game of Thrones spin-off House of the Dragon. And I’ll level with you. It’s not my cup of tea. During the most…
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…
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…