Imagine a skill so great that Sir Isaac Newton, the father of modern physics and the discoverer of the concept of gravity, attributed his success to it. In his own words, he stated, “If I have made any improvements in the sciences, it is owing more to patient...
One of my favourite essays is Denis Diderot’s “Regrets for my Old Dressing Gown”. This piece from the late 18th century tells the tale of how Diderot replaced his old dressing gown for a new, fancy one. Feeling that the furniture and artwork in his study were no...
“I don’t have the time and money to start my own business.” People tell me that all the time to explain why they are not following their dreams and starting their own business. However, a more accurate answer is that they don’t believe that they have enough time or...
No matter how much you like or are passionate about your business, there are times when you simply lack the energy to do what you need to do. This is perfectly normal by the way. In the same way as there is a whole set of strategies to deal with writer’s block,...
Did you know that the average knowledge worker only works 3 hours out of an 8-hour day. Cal Newport, the author of Deep Work, believes that this is a symptom of our hyper-stimulated society in which we are constantly being bombarded by distractions which inhibit our...
Is a lack of free time holding you back from starting your own business? Why not frame the problem differently: how can I do what needs to get done for my business within the limited number of hours available each week? The reality is that with the right...
