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Shorthand Communication Is Rarely Good

Posted on January 20, 2024

“What does Iran want” is a headline in one of the UK’s top newspapers. The shorthand generalisation isn’t helpful but it’s shorter and catchier than, “What does Iran’s current leader want?”

When we say Iran we aren’t referring to all 88 million people. I imagine, like anywhere, there is a variety of viewpoints on most things. The leader might want something different to his leadership team, pro western citizens, secular or Sunni followers and from those wanting to conquer than go in peace.

So be careful when you hear shorthand or generalisations and think what it might really be like if you dig into the details.

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Older Experience And Younger Opportunity

Posted on January 19, 2024

The older I get, the more I can see the potential in people, especially the youth, or those younger than me at least. They have time on their side. If they use their time wisely, they can achieve anything. They just need to dream big enough and get to work.

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Consider Your Options

Posted on January 15, 2024

Look at where you want to go. Think about the options to get there. Then read an article, watch a YouTube video, listen to a podcast and ask a few people for other options. Then calmly consider your options.

At that point you can make your informed decision.

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Attracting Versus Demanding

Posted on January 7, 2024

In most instances, attracting people to you, your company or your cause is the ideal way to get people on your side. It feels great to be able to offer something that other people perceive value in. And it’s also great to be naturally attracted to someone or something.

What isn’t ideal is having someone demand your attention, demand your love or demand your participation in something. That rarely feels good.

Have a think about how you involve others in your life and business. Do you offer something so good that others want to be involved or do you demand their attention, affection and participation?

Is it time to double down on your great offer or time to make some changes in your game?

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People Avoid Pain

Posted on January 4, 2024

People tend to avoid pain if they can. Pain can be mental, physical or spiritual. Often we make decisions based on the least amount of pain we will have to endure. That isn’t always the best decision, for others or us. When you know it isn’t the best idea, then change your decision. The added spiritual pain is unnecessary.

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What Really Makes You Happy?

Posted on January 1, 2024

Think about it for a few minutes. Do not just think about what society suggests should be the thing that makes you happy. Rather, think about what brings a smile to your face every time. Is it a person, a place, an idea or a belief?

Whatever it is, find a way to get more of it. Not too much more, but enough to make you happier more often.

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If Two Roads Get You There…

Posted on December 30, 2023

Decide which you would prefer to take and take it. It could be the one that is more familiar to you. Or, you could choose the road less traveled. There is also the new to you option or the fastest route or more scenic.

There are many options and qualifications to help you get what you want. Take a chance and make your best choice.

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Reflect Back on Your Year

Posted on December 28, 2023

This is a good time to write down as many great things about this past year that you can remember. Hopefully this list will bring fun memories and remind you of the good times and successes you had that may be long forgotten.

Remember, by doing this, it is social proof to yourself about how much you’ve done, overcome and won in just the last 12 months. And hopefully it will inspire you for more in 2024. Get writing!

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Don’t Go Too Soft On Holiday

Posted on December 27, 2023

It’s a great feeling to have no schedule, commitments or to do’s. One could get used to that fairly quickly. Three or four days of that lifestyle and it could get comfortable and become the norm. Then it could be quite difficult to break out of and you could get stuck in an unproductive loop.

Ways to combat this are to keep holidays short, have some structured days (with activities, events, etc.) or have some inspiring early goals to achieve in the first week you are back.

Let me know how you get on.

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Enjoy The Moments

Posted on December 25, 2023

Grab the moment while you can. Don’t try to hard, but don’t let it slip away either. These are precious moments that you must capture and treasure for always. For they come and go too swiftly and the feeling may never be the same again.