Is there any benefit to setting goals or should I just stop talking and do it? This is a question I have been pondering a lot recently. If you have read my blog for a while you will probably be aware that I use it as a format to log and keep track of my goals. … Continue reading Goals vs Actions
How Do You Handle A Bragger?
If there is one type of attribute I despise in a person it is a lack of humility. But it is inevitable in life that we will encounter braggers on a regular basis. The best approach for these people – absolutely nothing. I came to this conclusion, because the reason a person may brag is … Continue reading How Do You Handle A Bragger?
Dreams and Reality
Many years ago I bought a guitar. This decision was motivated about dreaming of playing in a band. I never wanted to be the lead singer, but be the cool, sullen guitarist, who stood in the background, but was the real talent that carried the band. Being the hardworking, introvert really appealed to me. But … Continue reading Dreams and Reality
The Worst mistake you can make in life…
I was talking with my future wife about our wedding. “It will be here before we know it…” she said She was right, it was nearly the end of May. When we started making those plans it seemed like such a long wait. And that got me thinking – I am 33 years old, how quick … Continue reading The Worst mistake you can make in life…
I used to be angry
I used to be angry But then I thought "What do I have to be angry about?" I live in one of the most privileged countries in the world. My home is safe from natural disaster and hostile people. I have an education that was free till I was 18, then I had the choice to … Continue reading I used to be angry
The Thankless Life of a Football Supporter
Although I am impressed with Leicester City winning the Premiership - purely because I love an underdog, the unexpected victory sums up why I could never be a die hard football fan or for that matter a a major fan of any sports team. The English Premier League has more or less been dominated by … Continue reading The Thankless Life of a Football Supporter
Show em’ what you got
There is a reason they say actions speak louder than words. And that is because people despise people who talk about what they want to do or what they have done in the past. That is no good for other people - it may be a combination of envy or just that it is … Continue reading Show em’ what you got
Dealing with the negative
I bumped into someone from my old team the other day. With her was my replacement who had begun the role a month ago. I am not rude and didn't want to blank her, so I began talking to her so that she wasn't just sat back observing our conversation. I introduced myself and asked … Continue reading Dealing with the negative
How to win friends and influence people
I have recently read the book How to Win Friends and Influence People - a book that is probably one of the most famous self-improvement books ever published. From reading a number of self-improvement or business books, at some point How to Win Friends... is usually referenced at some point, but despite this I had never bothered … Continue reading How to win friends and influence people
6 Ways To Be Social
I am not a social butterfly. But I have noticed when people are better at being social at gatherings than others. These are people I usually prefer to talk to. Be interesting If all you have to talk about is your work, a relationship or your dog then it will soon get boring. The best … Continue reading 6 Ways To Be Social
Where Am I Next Year?
I got to a point in my life where I realised the only guarantee you have is what you have today is what you have got tomorrow (subject to any major disaster). If you take no actions, risks or accept responsibility for your own fate - you will still most likely be in the same … Continue reading Where Am I Next Year?
The Priority Levels
As I get older I realise how much my priorities in life have been all out of whack. I have done a lot of reading about successful people and I notice a general trend of how they prioritise their own lives. Themselves Because if they are not fully functioning (health, work, sanity...) how can they begin … Continue reading The Priority Levels
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