There is nothing like a deadline to kick you in to line. Whether it is cramming for an exam at university the night before or a report you need to do for your boss which you keep putting off to the last minute, it seems we are experts at procrastination. BUT we often get the job done. Well that’s what I feel like anyway. Some … Continue reading Tick, Tock.. Time to increase productivity
I must confess, I am not a great reader by any stretch of the imagination. I would certainly fall into the category of the person who only reads books when on holidays. So, when I came across this short podcast I was interested to see what the advice was. Jim Kwik reinforced the benefits of reading, broke the goal down into manageable pieces, and has … Continue reading How to read 52 books in a year
Whether it is learning how to play guitar, how to speak without notes, or a foreign language, there is no doubt we would like to be able to learn faster. So how do we learn faster? I came across this podcast and I loved it because as you may know I am big believer in simple structures that are easy to understand and repeat – … Continue reading How to learn anything faster
So what is a challenge network? The shortest way I can describe it is a person, or ideally a group of people, who are completely transparent with you with the view for you to better yourself. I am so grateful I came across this podcast. The concept of criticism being negative is based on the receivers interpretation. There is certainly an art to delivering criticism … Continue reading Do You Have a Challenge Network?
Before listening to this podcast I thought I would get some new tips to avoid the dreaded hangover. I didn’t – Drink water, line your stomach and don’t smoke were some of the recommendations. However, what was the most significant help to me and what made me take action is understanding WHY these tips or hacks make sense. Having a deeper understanding of what alcohol … Continue reading How to Avoid a Hangover
