Standing on the scales… twice
June 8th 2023 by
I’ve been travelling recently – for work and fun. Which also means I hadn’t seen the bathroom scales in a while. Oh no. Isn’t it amazing what you’ll justify eating and drinking because you’re not at home? Back to the scales. I stepped on. Breathed in. (Why the heck would that make a […][...]
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Slow Puncture
June 1st 2023 by
When the warning light flashes, the alarm pings and the message reads ‘Check Tyre Pressure’ your heart drops. The idea of struggling by the roadside, lugging wheels and fixing the fault doesn’t fill me with joy. But then… Nothing changes. There’s only been a tiny pressure drop, in just one tyre and with a puff […][...]
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Who was the last interesting person you met?
May 18th 2023 by
You meet people every day. Dozens probably. But how many of those people would you describe as genuinely interesting? Would you like to meet more? There’s a knack to meeting them. Most of what I’ve written below is ridiculously obvious, the best methods usually are, but do you know them or do them? Environment […][...]
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The difference between confidence and arrogance?
April 13th 2023 by
What’s the difference between confidence and arrogance? This is one of my favourite questions. As soon as you realise that you already know the difference, you will never come across as arrogant again. I believe the primary difference between confidence and arrogance is… intent. If your intent is to make you look good, to […][...]
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Best ever creativity quote
April 6th 2023 by
‘Creativity isn’t thinking of ideas, it’s capturing ideas.’ Jax Jones How good is that? It’s true. Every day I have wonderful people reach out with ideas for me. ‘You know what you should do, Michael?’, they say. I get it. I’ve been there. I remember my first meeting with TV Executive Nick Emmerson. […][...]
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Previously on 24
March 16th 2023 by
One of my favourite early 2000s TV shows was 24. I often joked, if I were to bump into Kiefer Sutherland, the first thing I would do is check my watch. I’d want to make sure it wasn’t coming up to the hour as something terrible always happened near him! I watched every episode and […][...]
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How to lose well
March 2nd 2023 by
No one wants to lose, but if you are going to, it’s worth losing well. Christine and I were lucky to be part of the legendary Toon Army who made the trip to London for the Carabao Cup Final last weekend. Commentators said we didn’t win the game but we won Wembley. But lose we […][...]
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When you find your passion
February 23rd 2023 by
Our group was taken along a secret track, through a security door, deep beneath the awe-inspiring fountains on a visit to the pump room. I was embarking on a behind-the-scenes tour of The Alnwick Garden. Our guide, Dean, was brilliant. He held the attention of every member of our group which ranged from under 3 […][...]
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Knowledge and Wisdom
February 9th 2023 by
Knowledge comes from learning. Wisdom comes from using that knowledge. Agree, disagree, just want to say hello? Please leave a comment below. Be Brilliant! PS Success comes from working the wisdom.[...]
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Decision-making made easy
January 26th 2023 by
Decision-making is an essential part of your life. It’s something you do all day, every day. Some reports say up to 35,000 a day! Whether it’s a small decision, like what to wear or a big decision like buying a house, making choices is a fundamental part of your existence. Making effective decisions is the […][...]
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