The Problem With Good Ideas
Published: Thu, 11/14/19
Once upon a time I really wanted to be on the telly. I even had an agent and made a couple of pilots. It didn’t happen (I’m delighted). One day I met…
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Time For Some Abscission
Published: Thu, 11/07/19
Last weekend Christine looked out of the window and declared, ‘Oh no, they’re all gone’. I wasn’t sure if she was referring to the neighbours, the…
FWD: Major Change My Pro Speaker Event
Published: Mon, 11/04/19
Hi, I’ll get straight to it. My How to be a Pro Speaker event has changed, and I think you’re going to like what we’ve done for you. When we…
General Election
Published: Thu, 10/31/19
Readers in the UK can’t help but notice that there’s, let’s say, a tad of political turmoil at the moment. Readers outside of the UK - you’ve seen it…
Kindness
Published: Thu, 10/24/19
Kindness is one of the most amazing qualities a person can have. And it costs…? Nothing. So why is it such an effort (for some people) to be kind? I…
My Billion Dollar Dream
Published: Thu, 10/17/19
I always sleep with a notepad and pen close to hand. I’ve remembered important information, have come up with creative ideas and documented some…
Lessons Learned Walking The Wall
Published: Thu, 10/10/19
Last week Christine and I walked the Hadrian’s Wall Path. Reviewing my journal, I think I've learned a few lessons. Here's my top ten. Many can be…
I Apologise
Published: Thu, 10/03/19
Please don’t ever say those words. If you need to say you’re sorry - say, ‘I’m sorry’. Last week I had a telephone conversation with Blood Donors.
7 Signs Of Maturity
Published: Thu, 09/26/19
1. You forgive more often 2. You respect difference 3. You’re critical less and open-minded more 4. You don't compare yourself to others 5. You find…
3/4 of English children spend less time ....
Published: Thu, 09/19/19
What? Last week, when I read Erling Kagge’s beautiful book ‘Walking - one step at a time’, I was shocked and (strangely) not surprised to discover the…