I read Johnny Wilkinson’s book (tackling life) years ago and there was a particular passage that still resonates with me to this day. Bear with me now, while I write this from memory. So Johnny was well known for being obsessive about his kicking practice. He was so committed and put in so much time … Continue reading Johnny’s guarantee →

To see a situation exactly as it is without any emotional attachments or judgements is a tremendous skill. It manifests itself: When one can have a heated debate and not lose their cool. When one receives a personal attack and they don’t take it personally or harbor resentment afterwards. And when one isn’t discouraged by … Continue reading See it exactly as it is →

An agenda and a constraint, provides focus and urgency, the perfect mix for a meeting.

Often in a yoga class, the teacher would show us a pose, stop doing the pose and then ask us to replicate the action. I would then work from my short term memory and attempt to replicate the pose I just saw. While I stand there in the awkward position I would often think to … Continue reading Am I doing the right thing? →

Frank came in this morning dying to talk about 'Avengers: End game' but he's too late. Everyone else has already moved on, they're talking about something else. Frank saw the movie only a week after everyone else and he's too late to the conversation. A week! That's how quick the culture is moving, that's how … Continue reading Late to the conversation →

To read a Whatsapp message and not reply is, considered in most instances, very rude these days. Some people will even take it very personally and hold a grudge towards another because of it. WhatsApp, knowing these new social nuances, offers its users a couple of ways to hide. For example: You have the option … Continue reading Hiding in WhatsApp →

A phone call with a bad connection is extremely frustrating. You have to repeat yourself constantly. There is regularly pauses between comments. You constantly wonder: ‘did they hear what I said?’ There’s very little conversational flow. I find it’s a good analogy for talking to someone who won’t look up from their phone.

Writing during the week is easy to do. There are time constraints, you have to go to work, return from lunch or go to bed. Therefore it's easier to start writing immediately because to not do so would mean the blog post will never get written. It is undoubtedly harder to write on the weekends … Continue reading Writing on the weekends →

I think everyone in this day and age has come across and been a victim to click bait at least once in their life.  You've seen the titles... "Top ten tips you need to know" "Richard Branson gives his best advice yet and it's not what you think" It's an experience that seems ideal in … Continue reading Work garners trust →

Gavin keeps tabs on what everyone around him is doing to determine how much he should do. His fear about falling behind makes him very insecure about his productivity. Gavin's choice to being just ahead of the last in the pack means he rarely leads. If you're looking for something unexpected and daring don't expect … Continue reading Gavin’s insecurities →