I think one of the lessons of consistent creativity is that you have to come to terms with uncertainty and incompetence. For example if I was practicing my football skills I can tell with ease whether I hit the mark or not. I can see with my own two eyes whether the ball hit the … Continue reading Consistent creativity →

Something I have discovered about the world of employment is that the work far outweighs the time. There is always something to do. You could work flat out for the whole week and you would not find the end of the work. Our to do lists are self replenishing. Another thing I have found out … Continue reading Productivity and busyness →

One of the biggest frustrations of this pandemic is governments limiting the public's freedom.From the protests and angry mobs it's clear - freedom is very important to people.And yet freedom can be a burden too.All too often I find myself working my butt off during the week, living for the weekend and when it finally … Continue reading Free time planning →

‘Where did that come from?’‘I thought we were having a friendly conversation and all of a sudden someone is just outright rude.’—I think the majority of surprising anger stems from the un-evolved brain stem. The Neanderthal section that takes over when someone cuts us off in traffic. The interaction may have appeared completely innocent to … Continue reading Where did that come from? →

In my 27 years on this fine earth I have seen that the bigger problems are not solved with a quick fix. You do not gain a six pack after one workout. A marriage is not saved after one conversation. And depression doesn't leave after one session. I also agree with Prof Dr Peters when … Continue reading Committed to the hard times →

If you are considering a career change, I think it's worth asking yourself the question - are you quitting because it's getting hard?Because if so, the next career will be no different.The pain free life does not exist.Even the most glamorous and sought after careers in the world have their low points.I doubt Ryan Gosling … Continue reading Pondering a career change? →

What would you do differently? If you had that time back, if you could relive that day again, what would you do differently? An innocent question that invites reflection and turns failures into lessons. That stressful day proves useful when you learn from it. That disaster of a project becomes the foundation for all future … Continue reading WWYDD? →

Coach Mahomes stood by the door as his team jogged out of the locker room.'Hang on Dietrich' Dietrich stepped aside and coach mahomes waited for everyone to leave the dressing room before saying:'I need 10 points today Dietrich, can you give me 10 points today?''I'll do my best' replied Dietrich 'But can you give me … Continue reading Dietrich’s best →

I'm reading 'Small is the new big' by Seth Godin and it's funny to see how Seth has progressed.'Small is the new big' was published in 2006 and it contains a small passage where Seth riffs on the hypothetical type of business school he would create.Now, fifteen years later, Seth has a business school. Through … Continue reading New Order Business School →

I've been reading Tom Brady's book 'The TB12 method' and even if I never implement any of the recommendations, it has impressed upon me Brady's commitment to being the best.He wears 'bioenergetic'/'bioceramic' apparel to bed to maximise his sleep.In a lasagne, he'll replace the cheese with a kind of cashew mix, instead of mince meat … Continue reading The TB12 method →