One of the best books I’ve read on self-development is “Atomic Habits” by James Clear. In his book, he points out that people tend to overestimate the importance of one defining moment and underestimate the value of making small improvements every single day. Atomic Habits is overflowing with actionable ideas on both habit building andContinue reading “Atomic Habits: Tiny Changes, Remarkable Results by James Clear”
Category Archives: Self Improvement
Ikigai
My first introduction to Ikigai (生き甲斐) was, funnily enough, an alcoholic drink at Benihana which consisted of an unknown combination of the following ingredients elderflower, rhubarb, lemon, Tequila Reposado. I am not a fan of alcohol, but this is a beverage I would highly recommend. Any while drinking the Ikigai I was informed loosely ofContinue reading “Ikigai”
Mindset By Carol Dweck
Mindset: by Carol Dweck | Summary Carol found out that people either have a growth mindset or a fixed mindset. People with a growth mindset know intelligence can be developed.
The Art of Learning by Josh Waitzkin
Here are the key highlights from that learning process: Sequence learning from simple to complex. Internalize new learnings. Make smaller circles. Invest in loss. Cultivate the Soft Zone. Build a Zone Trigger. Build in efficient recovery. Use adversity. 1. Sequence learning from simple to complex. This sounds obvious but it’s rarely done. That’s because weContinue reading “The Art of Learning by Josh Waitzkin”
How to leverage your way into a job
The job market and employment outlook for recent college graduates has changed significantly. The Blair government when it set an arbitrary target that 50 per cent of young people should attend university – no ifs, no buts. But when half the country has a degree, the chances of most of them earning relatively high incomesContinue reading “How to leverage your way into a job”
Goal setting
I stumbled across Napoleon Hill early in my teens, I have never read Think and Grow Rich, however, I have listened to the audiobook many times. Whatever the mind can think it can achieve. It is a very powerful message to share with the world. From my time competing, the training I have always hadContinue reading “Goal setting”
Motivation and Personal Development
Before we continue I must outline my understanding of motivation. To us, motivation is the driving force to complete an act/task where’s as discipline is similar but it’s the driving force to complete an act/task regardless of external/internal circumstances. From these definitions, it should easy to spot where my 2 cents are in this battle.Continue reading “Motivation and Personal Development”
Psychometric assessments
Psychometric assessments are a standard and scientific method used to measure individuals’ mental capabilities and behavioural style. Psychometric tests are designed to measure candidates’ suitability for a role based on the required personality characteristics and aptitude (or cognitive abilities). In short, they provide insight into the staff — i.e. what motivates them, their core strengths and limitations,Continue reading “Psychometric assessments”
Sports vs Business 🥊
The Invincibles’ go 49 games unbeaten I love both. The similarity between the two is uncanny Let’s talk about culture. The ideal culture company is a high performing sports team. You have a culture of people wanting to team up and win, by any means necessary. The culture is inclusive, it often transcends race and culture.Continue reading “Sports vs Business 🥊”
Bedroom 2 Boardroom 🚀 