Agony aunts and victims. They somehow find each other and ensure nothing gets done. Some animals have mating calls, these people have complaining calls. The victim has all the problems but won't hear any solutions. The agony aunt has all the solutions but can't convince the victim. Both play their role perfectly to guarantee they … Continue reading Agony aunts and victims →

If you really wanted to make it you would find a way. You've seen the movies. The Dad who walks through a snowstorm to make his daughter's dance recital. The boy who runs twenty miles to make the date in time. The girl who convinces her neighbours to use their wifi to make the call. … Continue reading Showing up – no excuses →

I think a lot of the fear, insecurities, and frustration in the workplace come from a lack of autonomy. You find out through experience that those who deviate from the instructions get in trouble. So it makes for an easier day to just obey. Regular check ins with the boss to make sure they’re happy … Continue reading Workplace Autonomy →

How would you like to be remembered? Eventually you will have to leave, be it a job, a summer camp or this life, and those you left behind will sit around and reminisce about you. What would you like them to say? Would you like them to tiptoe around the obvious character flaws, trying to … Continue reading Remembering you →

CPA is a marketing acronym and it stands for Cost Per Acquisition. Basically, this number is how much you spent on advertising divided by the amount of people who signed up. If you spent €30,000 and only got two sign ups your CPA would be €15,000 - you should hope your product costs at least … Continue reading Cost per retention →

How long would you carry a bad mood for? A) A minute B) An hour C) A day D) A week How do you get out of a bad mood? A) Make jokes B) Go for a nap C) Eat your weight in chocolate D) Go for a jog It's worth answering these two questions … Continue reading Bad mood →

Billy and Terry are at a party chatting away. They've just met and Billy is telling Terry all about how terrible his car is and he's thinking of buying a new one. Terry then takes over the conversation and does a good job convincing Billy that a Toyota should be Billy's next car. Terry then … Continue reading Hidden agendas →

"Stand guard at the door of your mind" Jim Rohn One of the amazing aspects about the book 'Man's search for meaning' is that Victor Frankl was able to maintain a positive attitude through atrocious conditions. For anyone who isn't familiar, Victor Frankl survived a World War 2 concentration camp and wrote a book about … Continue reading Mind guarding →

In the below YouTube clip Will Greenwood recalls how Jonny Wilkinson stood out from the crowd on fitness tests. How the majority of players would find out how much fitness they had to do and then manage their efforts through it. So if they got tired halfway through they would ease up to ensure they … Continue reading Jonny didn’t hold back →

Have you ever done something you were ashamed of? You reacted without thinking or went against your better judgement for a while. Of course you have, everyone has. Everyone’s done it and everyone’s been filled with regret and shame as they know deep down they’re better than that. This shame can be harmful or beneficial. … Continue reading Better than that →