Hugh Jackman on coaches and therapists
It’s a little arrogant to think you’ve got it all sorted out. Why wouldn’t you want help? Roger Federer’s the greatest tennis player of all… Read More »Hugh Jackman on coaches and therapists
Safe from cows
Younger Son: “Dad, you’re supposed to be keeping me safe from the cows!” Me: “Well, how many times have they attacked you so far?” Thought… Read More »Safe from cows
Systems thinking: Peter Senge on the limits of learning from experience
The most powerful learning comes from direct experience. Indeed, we learn eating, crawling, walking and communicating through direct trial and error – through taking an… Read More »Systems thinking: Peter Senge on the limits of learning from experience
One million copies sold
One million copies is a lot of anything, but should it influence your decision to buy a book? First thought: No it shouldn’t. Judging from… Read More »One million copies sold
Leaning in and leaning out
Your posture matters: in conversation at the table or fireside; on a video call (especially on a video call!); with your kids; while you work… Read More »Leaning in and leaning out
Values in tension (2): resource allocation
How we allocate our scarce resources – particularly money, time and attention – shines a bright light on how we prioritise between values. Most of… Read More »Values in tension (2): resource allocation
Systems thinking: Gall’s Law
Gall’s Law: A complex system that works is invariably found to have evolved from a simple system that worked. A complex system designed from scratch… Read More »Systems thinking: Gall’s Law
Nothing precious (tools for the job)
Of course you want good quality tools. Definitely not the cheapest available. (These usually get in your way.) Probably not the most expensive. (These usually… Read More »Nothing precious (tools for the job)
Neil Gaiman on character, motivation and plot
The next [building block of story] is the characters. Who are they? What do they want? I’m going to harp on a lot about what… Read More »Neil Gaiman on character, motivation and plot
The unglamorous work of doing good (2)
I recently delivered some food parcels to families in our area. This was “helping those who have less” in one of its clearer and more… Read More »The unglamorous work of doing good (2)