Never assume anything
So, there I was on Saturday, in Tesco, still in gym kit five hours after I had cycled back from the said gym. I had a weekend of chores to do and frankly couldn’t be bothered to change- but the chance to get to Tesco for a big shop in a friend’s car - without a bike, basket in front, panniers behind and courier bag strapped to me- was irresistible.
On health and wellbeing. And monkey nuts.
Well, it’s been a challenging fortnight. Quite why I hadn’t anticipated that is beyond me. Still, it’s nice to know I can still surprise myself I guess.
What a pulled muscle taught me about business
I put my back out. This is the stuff of jokes. I pulled a muscle in what is effectively my arse whilst at the gym. I cannot describe the pain without having to have my words blacked out. Which is very nearly what I did. So several days have been spent in a drug-induced haze.
It’s better to quit now and start again than ruin your reputation fighting a losing battle
The collapse of HMV, Jessops, Blockbusters, et al has led to many musings about the terrible luck these brands have experienced.
Top Lessons Learned Over The Last Month
Oh my good grief. This last month or so has been a roller coaster of a ride. I do believe I have seen the best and worst of people. And myself, I’m afraid to say. But through pain comes the chance to learn and grow… So, what ‘lessons learned’ can I share with you dear reader?
People do feelings more than they would like to admit
Patsy and I were talking the other night. I love the fact I have a friend called Patsy. I have yet to see her falling down the stairs, Bolly- soaked and beehive akimbo, but somehow I just know she has it in her. Buried under her self-confessed Volvo-style behaviour is a Maserati Ghibli just screaming to get out. Anyhoo, talking to Patsy made me think of a new client I’m working with.
Hiring a new employee is just like dating…
I had a rather nice lunch yesterday with Veronica. Which was, all things considered, a result. Because I had sacked her the day before. She was sad but recognised that she and the business were not right for each other. So, before the end of her probationary period, we gently parted company.
Only dumb people think they’re smarter than everyone else
I was at a meeting this morning. It was with an old colleague of mine. Let’s call him Allan. Well, to be fair, his name is Allan. But I’ll save his blushes by keeping his surname private.
This means war, NatWest
Those nice people at Management Today said that if I ever thought of a little short thing I wanted to say, I could do it, that being the joy of online and all that.
Beware the inconsequential
It’s interesting how some of the biggest changes come out of the most boring things. And how the seemingly inconsequential decisions often have the most impact.
University. Why?
I know you need to go to University if you want to be a doctor or an engineer. I can even see how it matters for linguists and philosophers plus no doubt numerous others who either (a) need to know facts or (b) need to know how to think, before they can usefully launch themselves into the world.