Out of the woods
We’re not out of the woods yet. If by “woods” you mean “this place where we find ourselves in which we’re often confused, are occasionally… Read More »Out of the woods
attitude
Reading: Oliver Burkeman on information overload, big rocks and the British Library
DriverlessCrocodile on Oliver Burkeman Warning: “Recovering perfectionist” Oliver Burkeman is about to be everyone’s new favourite (anti) guru. With apologies (to you and him) for… Read More »Reading: Oliver Burkeman on information overload, big rocks and the British Library
Freedom to the nose (2): stealing at work
How free are you at work? How free are the people you’re responsible for? “As free as possible,” is a good answer, but there are… Read More »Freedom to the nose (2): stealing at work
“What should I do?”
If you desperately need a job, you are just another problem for a boss; if you can solve many of the problems the boss has… Read More »“What should I do?”
I’d rather be
If you’d rather be doing something else, please go and do it. You are more useful there than here. But if you really would rather… Read More »I’d rather be
A good day
Disclaimer: It’s possible that this is lifted directly from a book I’ve read recently or something I’ve listened to. If so, please point it out!… Read More »A good day
See how they run
I was running this morning – a bit of a slow, tired one – when someone came past in the other direction running with intent,… Read More »See how they run
I could do better
Could you? Have you? Who was it better for? Did you bring it – finished – to market in such a way that it reached… Read More »I could do better
Customer hierarchy (1)
It’s good to keep your products – and I include services as part of product – as focused as possible on the needs of your… Read More »Customer hierarchy (1)
On tiredness, bad form and self talk
I’m a good swimmer. My form is pretty good (at least to non-swimmers), and my powerful strokes allow me to cut through the water like… Read More »On tiredness, bad form and self talk