In Seth Godin’s book ‘Linchpin’, the scariest/best chapter in the book is ‘There is no map’. It’s the best and scariest chapter because it states there is one way to achieve Linchpin-ness. Seth is essentially saying I’m not going to lay out step by step instructions, you have to figure out yourself. This flys in … Continue reading There is no map →

The party is in full swing but it’s nearing that leaving time you specified. You just know that announcing your departure will spark cries of outrage from the party goers. You can feel it in your bones. Do you have the courage to maintain your discipline? To declare the unpopular decision and invite others to … Continue reading Courage to leave →

I think the most important trait is courage. Why? Because fear is ubiquitous. Fear has the ability to be present in every realm of a human’s life. Family, friends, work, romance etc. From the very trivial (precariously stacked dishes) to the extremely important (having a tough conversation with a loved one). Also it never goes … Continue reading Fear is ubiquitous →

Harry Potter and the philosophers stone posits that it takes courage to stand up to your enemies but a great deal more courage to stand up to your friends. I agree with this. I think the difference is the status quo. You don’t mind your ‘enemy’ disliking you because you dislike them too. That’s the … Continue reading Standing up to friends →

Have you ever sat through a day of presentations? Oh my days it's so boring. Death by powerpoint how are ya? Slide after slide after slide after slide. Presenters struggling to remember rehearsed lines full of powerpoint language (smart sounding words only used when presenting). But every now and then someone comes along who's different. … Continue reading Remarkable presentations →

Rejection is terrifying when one views it as a humiliating and mortifying consequence. Rejection is helpful feedback when one views it without personal attachment. Therefore summoning the courage to apply/ask need not be a monumental effort. It can simply be a change of mindset. How do you view it without personal attachment? You prepare yourself … Continue reading Rejection courage →

The child is reaching for the phone. The father tells them they can't have it. 'Daddy's using it now' The child doesn't understand and adds groans to their reaching. The father grabs a nearby toy, shakes it in front of the child's face and makes excited noises. It doesn't work. The child still wants the … Continue reading Child reaching for a phone →

The worst case scenario generator - that would be you! Well more specifically your brain. You don't speak up in the meeting because what if you say something stupid and then your boss hears and then your boss starts to scrutinise everything you do and realises you're actually an idiot and then they fire you … Continue reading Worst case scenario generator →

Michael Jordan has some amazing highlights but my personal favourite is when he gave advice to Kobe Bryant, mid game! Youtube link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dd7z1gRrB-g To see someone famed for their competitiveness, in the midst of a competition, to provide a generous answer to an opponent, (an answer that would improve his opponent) just goes to show … Continue reading MJ favourite highlight →

“Hey Cynthia, it’s John’s birthday today, hmm will I send him a text?” I think it’s great that social media sites notify you of your friends birthdays. It’s one of those fantastic scenarios where minimal effort equals maximum rewards. The message could take two seconds to send and it could result in making someone’s day. … Continue reading Birthdays →