Hard things

October 7, 2026

Start with the knowledge that some things are hard and everything takes longer than you’d like. There will be days, weeks, when it feels like the wind is stronger than... READ MORE

Those discretional things

October 3, 2026

When you have the knack, delegating is a lovely thing that comes with the triple benefit of clearing your inbox, getting the work done in the most appropriate place,... READ MORE

Break the pattern

October 2, 2026

We all like an easy fix. We like to think that when we dig a little underneath a problem and discover an obvious issue, that it’s THE issue. This one... READ MORE

Don’t argue

September 29, 2026

You can argue against maths, but maths always wins. You can ignore the maths, but the maths keeps on building its case and might even bring the walls crashing down... READ MORE

Things you commit to

September 27, 2026

Do the things you commit to doing. Let’s say there are two kinds of commitments. Process and outcomes. Same as objectives. Process commitments are the ones where you say you will perform... READ MORE