Let’s be honest—we’ve all been stuck in meetings that feel like they’re dragging on forever. You know the ones: they start late, meander off-topic, and leave you wondering why you even needed to be there in the first place. Sound familiar? You’re not alone. But the good news is, it doesn’t have to be this […]
Conquering Overwhelm: Laying the Foundations of Success
Overwhelm. It’s that creeping, all-encompassing feeling that there’s just too much. Whether it’s the to-do list that grows faster than you can tick things off or the constant battle of balancing business with life, it can leave you paralysed and ineffective. The good news? You’re not alone, and there are practical steps to tackle it […]
How to Get More Done: The Counterintuitive Truth
If I had a penny for every time I was asked, “How do I get more done?” or a variation of it, I’d be very wealthy indeed. It’s a question that plagues many business owners, entrepreneurs, and leaders, often leaving them stressed and overwhelmed. The answer, however, isn’t about doing more at all. Instead, it’s about doing less—but […]
Swimming the Channel
It’s the middle of June and when I walk Bobby round the orchard in the evenings, I wear wellies. Last year, I was doing it in trainers, sometimes flip-flops. The trouble is, the grass is really wet. And no, not because of all the rain we had but because it’s not been cut. […]
The Blind Side
One of the peculiarities in sport is how so much of it is based around tactics involving disrupting your opponents flow or concentration. A fielding team will chat to the batter at the crease(aka sledging) to impact concentration. That one moment could affect 6 or 7 hours of effort with a few choice words. Tennis players […]
Good Performances Bring Results
It’s never been easy being a QPR fan. I’ve seen it all. Since 2000 I’ve experienced three promotions, three relegations, two play-off finals, an injury time winner at Wembley, 15 managers and 5 owners (I think!). A rollercoaster of emotions and frustrations interspersed with moments of joy. Ask any QPR fan and one of the […]
The Secret to My Success
I suffer with an ongoing back condition. Years of abuse and misuse have caused various weaknesses and discs that are degenerating. A back spasm is agonising. It can leave me on the floor gasping in pain. And after 30 years of hurt (not quite England football hurt) you’d think I’d be used to it by now. No. Before […]
Lessons from the ice
A couple of weeks ago today I was standing on a cliff edge looking over yet another incredible view that makes up the Icelandic landscape. It’s the sort of place that inspires you to quickly run out of superlatives when describing it. The experience was organised by The Bucket List Company who take people all […]
The Accountability Bunny
The past eight months or so have been a grind.Whilst I wouldn’t call myself a gym bunny, I’m certainly a regular attendee but recently attendance has been closer to the Easter Bunny’s appearances.Sporadic.It may not have been just once this year but, compared to three days a week, it feels like it. I’m normally disciplined […]
A Word For Lewis Capaldi
If anyone didn’t know, it was Glastonbury last weekend. The UK’s biggest music festival never disappoints and whether you’re a fan of Elton John, Artic Monkeys, The Foo Fighters, Lana Del Rey or any one of the hundreds of artists who performed, there was something for everyone. But there was one moment […]
