In July I took a one-month break from LinkedIn.
In July I took a one-month break from LinkedIn. I was more productive and felt healthier. You might remember I worked on my living list: Hiking. Reading. Travelling. Swimming. Pub gardens. Family & friends. Ambitious clients Chucking tennis balls for Hazard. Well, now I'm going to take another
Keep it simple.
A quick reminder. Keep it simple. The temptation is always to add more. Instead, make sure you cover the bases. * What’s essential? * What’s non‑negotiable? * What’s the next step ... today? Complexity kills momentum. So ... simple inputs, applied relentlessly, until time does what time does. Simplicity isn’t
A quick reminder.Keep it simple.
A quick reminder. Keep it simple. The temptation is always to add more. Instead, make sure you cover the bases. - What’s essential? - What’s non‑negotiable? - What’s the next step ... today? Complexity kills momentum. So ... simple inputs, applied relentlessly, until time does what time does.
Signal. Rigour. Hold.
My standards for 2026: Signal. Rigour. Hold. Signal - Relentless Achievers. That's unmistakable. Rigour - Nothing less than best thinking. Every session. Hold - Commitment is nothing without enforcement. Insist on action. The test: Is this a fit? Signal answers. Should I challenge this? Rigour answers. Did a
The Weekly Reframe #6
1/ Notice "Make each day your masterpiece." John Wooden's quote. Basketball coach with 10 NCAA national championships. Most read it, nod, forget it. But, can you actually define what makes your day a masterpiece?
What are you waiting for permission to do?
What are you waiting for permission to do? No one's coming to approve it. Do it or don't.
The power of evergreen content on LinkedIn…
The power of evergreen content on LinkedIn … May 2024 I wrote the following post, Today it got a 👍like. I know that could be an auto-like bot. But it still got my attention. And the post isn’t half bad. Worth a read in 2026. If you’re wanting to
Make each day your masterpiece."
Make each day your masterpiece." John Wooden's quote. Basketball coach with 10 NCAA national championships. Most read it, nod, forget it. Making it operational. It’s possible. ⇥ Seinfeld's daily writing chain. ⇥ Twyla Tharp hailing the 5:30am cab. ⇥ Marcus Aurelius journaling each morning. ⇥ Jiro still
Today I'm thinking of anyone who's been burnt by sales training.
Today I'm thinking of anyone who's been burnt by sales training. They did the course. They got the framework. They hated every minute using it. Stopped. You need more than a scripted playbook. I don't give you that. Instead I help you find your
Your next 10 moves are irreversible.
Your next 10 moves are irreversible. Which ambitions suddenly disappear?