I’m blue

I could say I’m a procrastinator. Or Good things come to those who wait. Either way, I’m two years behind schedule with something important. BUT, I’ve fixed it. You see, almost three years ago I published a book called 17. It was a limited-edition hardback. Only 1,000 copies were printed and each one was numbered […][...]

Stressed or Blessed?

Every week I have to think of a new subject to write for you. 300 witty words of how to’s and inspiration. I’m never stressed. Even when my assistant is screaming for the copy. I’m relaxed.   But find me five minutes late for a meeting… Cue: frantic fidgeting, increased heart rate and I’m sure […][...]

Are you filling potholes?

I live in the country, a place where there’s more sheep than people. Our house is situated at the end of a single-track lane. Not much traffic – nice. Every year, the local county council arrives with a truck full of tarmac and fills the many potholes. The quality of the repairs, and their subsequent […][...]

If you care… share

Last Saturday I hosted a very special event. DAY17 featured 17 amazing speakers who freely shared their incredible knowledge and expertise with 50 guests in the room and a further 75 online. Patrick Kielty, who would normally have his audience shedding tears of laughter, found another way to make us cry with his beautiful presentation […][...]

Standing on the scales… twice

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 […][...]

Slow Puncture

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 […][...]

Who was the last interesting person you met?

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 […][...]

Learning is boring

The challenge with a lot of learning is the lessons are just too long, too impractical and too boring. There’s a whole bunch of research that shows how tired brains start to switch off long before teachers realise they’ve lost their class. That’s why short, powerful, exciting messages are much better. And I can prove […][...]

How to lose well

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 […][...]

What you learn from the Brit Awards

Did you see the Brit Awards last weekend? Here are my takeaways. Red Carpet  The red carpet is a chance to show off. Pop star marketing at its best. Look at what Sam Smith wore and the multiple memes that followed. No matter what you think, Sam Smith won the red carpet. What’s your red-carpet […][...]

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