Why Business Owners Hesitate to Admit Their Potential for Improvement It never ceases to amaze me how fear can grip the most rational minds, especially among those at the helm of businesses. There’s an all-too-common scenario in the business world: owners, often brimming with confidence and success, harbour a deep-seated Read more…
Is why it does. A statistic that most entrepreneurs and business owners have heard is that 80% of businesses go bust in their first 5 years and yet knowing that didn’t stop any of them from starting one, this is most likely down to the fact that they are a Read more…
Breaking the Cycle Do you wake up most days feeling like you’re stuck in a repetitive cycle, where today feels just like yesterday and tomorrow seems destined to be the same? Are you putting in long hours, convinced that it’s simply the price you pay for being a business owner? Read more…
Thinking Differently It seems that everyone today is obsessed with the idea of finding one singular, all-encompassing purpose for their life, I think it’s high time to challenge the notion that life’s journey must be guided by a single, defining goal. The pursuit of a singular purpose is often counterproductive, Read more…
The Unintended Consequences of a Phrase. “Those that ask don’t get,” is commonly uttered in households, often by parents or guardians attempting to quell the incessant queries or requests of their children. While its immediate effect might be a moment of quiet or a lesson in patience, the long-term ramifications Read more…
A Deeper Dive into Human Behaviour One of my favourite clients posed a question recently about why if someone has the capability, the competence, and the willingness to do something why is it that sometimes it still does not happen, that got me thinking so I thought I would attempt Read more…
The Art of Backward Planning for Long-Term Fulfilment In a world that relentlessly pursues success, a crucial question often goes unanswered: What does success truly mean to you? Most people when faced with what do you want from life start with where they are and yet the more strategic and Read more…
The Importance of Setting Clear Principles A country is basically a group of individuals with broadly similar values, who mostly follow a set of rules and are clear on how they are expected to behave. The greatest cultures in the history of the world have been based on this fundamental Read more…
The Truth About New Year’s Resolutions Every year, as the clock strikes midnight on December 31st, millions of people around the world make New Year’s resolutions with high hopes and equally high levels of determination. These resolutions often involve promises to oneself to eat healthier, exercise, quit smoking, save money, Read more…
A Self-Defeating Strategy in Life and Business In the tapestry of human interactions, confrontation is a thread many prefer to avoid. This aversion, while seemingly beneficial in maintaining temporary peace, often leads to more significant issues in both personal and professional spheres. The consequences of dodging confrontation are far-reaching, affecting Read more…