I know someone…
The best recommendations begin with a variation on the theme of “I know someone who’s good at that.” Sometimes it’s the start of a chain:… Read More »I know someone…
relationships
Anna Gát on Not Disappearing and other things…
This is worth checking out. Here’s a snippet: I grew up in a show business family in Eastern Europe, and at a very young age… Read More »Anna Gát on Not Disappearing and other things…
On pushing every door
I was recently reminded of the unreasonable impact of finding favour with the right person in the right place: the right source of information, the… Read More »On pushing every door
The art of stopping (in the moment)
I find it hard to stop things (working, reading, listening, watching, exercising) at the right time. Sometimes I’m blissfully unaware of the time passing, but… Read More »The art of stopping (in the moment)
Building trust by showing up
If it matters to you, support it by showing up when it’s happening. Come – bringing a good version of yourself* – whether you feel… Read More »Building trust by showing up
Reserving judgement / planting seeds
In your lifetime you’ll read some brilliant books and hear some amazing talks, have some life-changing conversations. Some. You’ll read and hear more decent, solid… Read More »Reserving judgement / planting seeds
Network theory: Matthew O. Jackson on four types of connectedness
Recommended – link below. 1. The most basic [type of connectedness] that we all think of is just popularity: how many people you connect with.… Read More »Network theory: Matthew O. Jackson on four types of connectedness
Stimulus and response
MIND THE GAP… … is good advice: If you’re prone to saying things you regret. If you’re feeling snappy. When you’re under pressure. Most of… Read More »Stimulus and response
Any given day
On any given day, it’s quite possible that you’ll wonder if this is the thing you should be doing. You might be bored, or aimless.… Read More »Any given day
Buzzy (Bee to Bee)
… is great when you’re working on your own, bashing through emails or making something. It’s less good when you’re making important decisions, working with… Read More »Buzzy (Bee to Bee)