“To laugh often and much; to win the respect of intelligent people and the affection of children; to earn the appreciation of honest critics and endure the betrayal of false friends; to appreciate beauty, to find the best in others; to leave the world a bit better, whether by a healthy child, a garden patch, […]
“People think focus means saying yes to the thing you’ve got to focus on. But that’s not what it means at all. It means saying no to the hundred other good ideas that there are. You have to pick carefully. I’m actually as proud of the things we haven’t done as the things I have done. Innovation […]
“It’s not that I’m so smart, it’s just that I stay with problems longer.” – Albert Einstein Almost 12 months ago to the day, my book The Inner CEO was launched into the world. Looking back on the experience, I can tell you it wasn’t an easy journey—far from it. It was a 5-year process filled with rejection, […]
“Those who say it cannot be done should not interrupt those who are doing it.” – This quote is often attributed to Chinese philosopher Confucius, “I want to thank you for enabling me to believe in the impossible being done.” Someone I respect hugely once said this to me. They had achieved their ‘Mission Impossible.’ […]
“This is the true joy in life, the being used for a purpose recognised by yourself as a mighty one; the being thoroughly worn out before you are thrown on the scrap heap; the being a force of Nature instead of a feverish selfish little clod of ailments and grievances complaining that the world will […]
“The loudest clock isn’t always the one that keeps the best time.” Next Monday, I’ll be a guest on a webinar where we’ll be discussing a topic close to my heart: Building Emotional Resilience. For me, emotional resilience is deeply connected to Self-Esteem (SE) and Confidence (C)—two pillars that help us not just survive but […]
“You need outside advice and fresh air, or you’re merely breathing your own exhaust.” Johnny Carson, American comedian and talk show host. I returned last week from my annual retreat for leaders, Thrive, where we spent plenty of time outdoors — hiking, mountain biking, and even outdoor yoga. The fresh air and physical activity were […]
“It is good to have money and the things that money can buy, but it’s good too, to check up once in a while and make sure you haven’t lost the things money can’t buy.” George Lorimer On the day this email goes out, I’m in the middle of hosting my annual leaders retreat, The […]
“What is not started today is never finished tomorrow.” — Johann Wolfgang von Goethe Last week, I had the incredible opportunity to experience Coldplay’s “Music of the Spheres” tour. Among the many highlights was my first encounter with the light-up wristbands that illuminated the stadium, syncing beautifully with the band’s performance. This simple yet ingenious […]
“Growth is painful. Change is painful. But nothing is as painful as staying stuck somewhere you don’t belong.” – Mandy Hale Last week, I was hosting a mastermind for a group of business owners/CEOs who meet up once a quarter to step out of the busy-ness of their lives. At one part of the session, […]
