It seems that Billy Vunipola wrote his autobiography at the age of 24, so he could make more money for his Mum and Dad. Ha! That’s nothing. I am the proud owner of a 2-volume tome written when I was only 12. I was always a little precocious. But seriously – I… Read More The truth is …
A most lovely colleague who I have come to admire more and more for her generosity and authenticity, told me she’d made a tray bake for a recent event at work. She sent me the photo. And knowing her – I bet it tasted just as good as its most wonderful sentiment made me… Read More Sweet …
Leonardo to do lists What I got from this story? That Leonardo da Vinci had a to do list. Thinking about it … I guess he could have well invented them? I never cease to be surprised by what I read.
“The eyes of others our prisons; their thoughts our cages.” Virginia Woolf
A wonderful colleague recently described her take on the moment when a coachee works out, all for themselves, the answer to their particular issue. She likened their thought process to watching a ping pong ball bouncing from one wall to another – each bounce a different comment or thought – quick-change and back and forth.… Read More Watching it unfold …
Ian Sample (The Guardian, 06 September 2017) reports on a study which shows that listening to uplifting music can aid creative thinking. It reminded me of a job I had once where the office radio was suddenly banned – more some silly licensing issue I think than an attempt to stifle inspiration. It didn’t really… Read More Tuning in, turning on …
In an episode of Treasures of the British Library, Benjamin Zephaniah referred to a recurring theme in reggae music of “what about the half that has never been told?” If you could share it, what would your half-story be?
When will you find the time to make that new start? What’s the worse that could happen if you take just one step forward?
“Know yourself. Don’t accept your dog’s admiration as conclusive evidence that you are wonderful.” Ann Landers Especially if you don’t have a dog.
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