Hi You’re working on something that matters, when suddenly you feel the urge to look at your inbox or do a quick tidy-up. Anything that feels easier than the task in front of you. It feels harmless. Just a short break. But we’ve all heard those stats about it...
Hi Starting something new often comes with a question at the back of your mind. You want to know if it will pay off if you do the work. But this kind of thinking stops many good ideas before they really get going. Because no project is 100% certain to give you the...
Hi Seth Godin once wrote about something he calls the lizard brain, the ancient part of our mind that tries to keep us safe from risk, criticism, and change. It’s the thing that makes you say you want something, work toward it, and then somehow sabotage the final...
Hi Labels are a useful concept because they help us describe things quickly. But when they are applied to people, especially ourselves, not so much. You might say… “I’m bad with numbers.”“I’m not creative.”“I’m the shy one.”“I’m not good at business.” And...
Hi Most people think change begins with effort and only starts when you’re ready and motivated to strike out on a new path. But the fastest way to change really begins with acceptance of the current situation. That’s because it means you’re finally...
