Use it or lose it
In this time of change, what skills and processes are you and your team using more than you used to? What have you stopped doing?… Read More »Use it or lose it
practice
John Mark Comer on the ruthless elimination of hurry
As I’ve worked on reading lists and goals for 2020, I’ve been mulling over the shape of (my part in) a flourishing, generous and sustainable… Read More »John Mark Comer on the ruthless elimination of hurry
Seth Godin on perfect vs “good enough”
Now we get to my favourite sneak question… What does perfect look like? I would like you to list, when your project is working perfectly,… Read More »Seth Godin on perfect vs “good enough”
Stories of deliberate practice
Outliers is an excellent place to start. It features the story of Mozart’s “genius” and the Beatle’s “overnight success” told through the lens of the… Read More »Stories of deliberate practice
Anders Ericsson on deliberate practice
Repetition is the mother of skill Tony Robins* Tony Robins is mostly right. 10,000 hours You’re probably familiar with the 10,000 hour rule as ‘discovered’… Read More »Anders Ericsson on deliberate practice
In the way of it
For my youngest son, putting on his shoes is a BIG JOB. Catch him in the right mood, and he’ll get it done. But if… Read More »In the way of it
Contact
Next time you read an article, listen to a podcast, watch a program that you like – why don’t you get in touch with whoever… Read More »Contact
On making stuff: that Steve Jobs quote
When you grow up you tend to get told the world is the way it is and your life is just to live your life… Read More »On making stuff: that Steve Jobs quote
In their hands
Make something people can use. Put it in their hands. See what happens. If they’re eager to pay – attention, time, money – you’re onto… Read More »In their hands
Too many buckets
You can fill a bucket pretty quickly under a tap. But try and fill a lot of buckets at once – a drip here, a… Read More »Too many buckets