As the clock ticks closer to 2025, it's the perfect moment to look ahead and dream big. Here’s the advice I’m giving myself for the upcoming year. Perhaps some of it will apply to you too.
Are We Too Fixated on Failure?
Four Thousand Weeks by Oliver Burkeman. My Key Take-outs
I’ve recently finished the book ‘Four Thousand Weeks’ by Oliver Burkeman, which describes itself as ‘Time Management for Mortals’. I found it enjoyable and thought-provoking.
Rather than quickly moving on to the next book, I thought I’d stop, reflect, and capture my key take-outs.
Here they are.
Getting Going is the Tough Part
Self-improvement is on everyone’s mind at the moment. We’re inundated with articles on how to get fitter, how to achieve our goals, and how to make this year your best year ever. We’re certainly not short of advice and inspiration. It’s all around us.
I’ve only got one suggestion to make - to simply get going. No matter what your ambition is, just start small.
Your Best is Yet Come
A few weeks ago I was listening to an episode of Desert Island Discs with Adrian Edmondson. When the host, Lauren Laverne asked him what he considered his biggest achievement, he replied - I hope that my best is yet to come. I loved that answer. Adrian Edmondson is 66. A successful comedian, actor and writer. Almost a national treasure. Yet he still felt his best years were ahead of him. I nearly cheered.
Sometimes, It's Good to be Boring
How to Become a Better Networker
Does anyone really enjoy ‘networking’? I can’t think of anyone who does. But it’s something we all need to do if you’re tasked with generating new business. It’s especially important for small businesses and entrepreneurs who need a constant stream of income. For those of us who hate it, what should you do?
Hybrid Working. What's the Ideal Model?
Ways of working continue to evolve. During the pandemic we all got used to working remotely. We grappled with different online tools. We worked out the best way to run online meetings until we got pretty good at them. Then in a post-pandemic world, we started to experiment with hybrid workshops. That strange combination of having people both in the room (IRL) and people on line.
How to Gain the Trust of Your Clients
In a previous post I wrote about the tell-tale signs of a deep client relationship. When you know you’ve created a strong bond with your clients. However, how do you get there? How do you create a strong foundation of trust? Here’s some suggestions.
