When Sir Clive Woodward asked a peripheral vision specialist to come in and talk to the England rugby team I bet there was a few raised eyebrows, a few sideways glances and few comments behind his back along the lines of: 'Has this lad gone mad?' And maybe that particular talk was a dud but … Continue reading Peripheral Specialist →

I'm in a tough spot now. I know that if I want any chance of success I have to move on and yet there is a strong part of me that wants to do nothing but complain. What was Michael thinking deciding this way? Come on now, you've got to get going and find a … Continue reading Can’t stop complaining →

Why do people go to concerts? You pay above average prices for food and drink, not to mention the cost of the ticket! You have to worry about getting there and getting back. You have to disturb people to get in and out of your seats. Then if it's outside you might well be freezing … Continue reading Concerts eh? →

One thing I've always admired about Tom Brady is his ability to rest and recenter himself. Whether the last play was exceptional or awful he doesn't carry it into the next play. Instead of becoming arrogant or too down on himself he returns to his attitude of 'let's give this next play my absolute best'. … Continue reading Brady reset →

It's ironic really. The more things I have to do the more likely I am to become overwhelmed and therefore paralysed and incapable of working on any task... regardless of the size!

I think not all competitive spirits are created equal. I think a competitive spirit is healthy when the individual is eager to see how far they can go and relishes the challenge. I think a competitive spirit is unhealthy when the individual transforms into a mean person who passive aggressively attacks and throw cheap snide … Continue reading Healthy competitiveness →

I think it's a duty of leadership to simplify the message. After all, how can anyone follow you when they don't understand your values or which direction is a priority? For example we have the unifying objective approach with lots of little goals to help us achieve the overarching goal. My goal for this group … Continue reading Following simple →

Three friends are playing a game for the first time and they all appear to be at the same level. Each is averaging 50 points per turn. Then all of a sudden one friend breaks the norm and scores 80 points on their turn. Now, is it a coincidence that all the scores after this … Continue reading Shattered glass ceiling →

As long as you wait for the status quo to change of it's own accord, you will invite frustration into your life. It becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy of annoyance. You spot the pattern, you make a prediction and when it comes true it only drives you up the walls. My solution to this is - … Continue reading Annoyance prophecy →

Some people marvel at grown men who get tattoos referencing a trophy they won when they were 16 but I get it. It's so easy to get swept up in the glory of playing for your school because the community buys in. The younger kids look up to you. The teachers wish you luck. The … Continue reading Glory days →