by Chris | 9 Jul 2019 | Distinctions, Strategy
I heard someone use a common expression the other day … “That guy could sell ice to an Eskimo!” We’ve all heard it. And we all understand it … it’s generally used as an acknowledgement of someone’s impressive sales skills. It got me thinking about the idea from...
by Chris | 26 Jun 2019 | Distinctions, Productivity
I overheard a conversation on the train the other day. A woman was saying how her daughter had passed her driving test over a year previously, but still hadn’t driven on a motorway. “Because she’s nervous”, the woman said … “and doesn’t think she is ‘ready’ yet”. “So...
by Chris | 11 Jun 2019 | Busyness Delusion, Distinctions, Productivity
When was the last time you moved house? If it’s been a while, you may have forgotten the “joys” of this particular life endeavour … If it was fairly recently, there’s every chance that you haven’t forgotten. And are quite possibly firmly ensconced in a “not doing that...
by Chris | 5 Jan 2019 | Distinctions, Productivity
At the start of a new year, there’s so much talk around setting goals for next year and feeling inspired as though it’s going to be the best year EVER.That’s the idea …But we know in reality, that for so many people who set those goals … it doesn’t...
by Chris | 19 Dec 2018 | Distinctions, Mindset
The 5th of December is a meaningful day for me. It is the anniversary of the day that my wife died. We had been together for about 28 years, so I feel VERY lucky to have had such love and connection with one special person for so much of my life. Something I find...
by Chris | 10 Oct 2018 | Distinctions
I only started playing in a band in my late 30s … too old to start, right?!I’ve played piano all my life, and had a “classical” music upbringing – daily practice regime, weekly lessons, and once or twice a year, the next grade exam until done them all.I played...
