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25.01.2022 This piece of wisdom, which I originally thought of as complete crap, is actually true. It wasn’t until I started my own business that I realised exactly how true these words were. Appreciating this phrase at the outset of any large-scale project gives added perspective and prevents giving up when things start to get harder, costlier and more time-consuming. #workfromhome #covid #wfh #business #motivation #homeoffice #success #smallbusiness #workfromhomelife #soho #worksux #yourbosssux #betheboss
23.01.2022 After reading all the books and implementing all the strategies and listening to all the gurus on all their podcasts the only way to get over fear is to do what Nike has been telling us to do for almost 30 years; just fucking do it. (They don't say the fucking bit). I've sat next to my fair share of cubicle warriors with the big ideas and the "one day I'm gunna...." attitude who end up collecting their gold watch having worked their entire lives making someone else rich. Trus...t me, I was on that road to nowhere too. Does it take big balls to go out on your own? Apparently not, just ask my wife. Is it scary? Considering there is no such fucking thing as job security or a job for life anymore the risk of winding up 50 and fired is highly fucking likely and far more scary. Don't know the who, when, where, why or how to start just reach out. I'm not as scary as I sound. #workfromhome #covid #wfh #business #motivation #homeoffice #success #smallbusiness #workfromhomelife #soho #worksux #yourbosssux #betheboss See more
21.01.2022 I’ve found that by giving away most of what I know I’ve built trust and deep rapport with potential clients. When I tried to charge for every bit of advice the phone stopped ringing. And that makes perfect sense because I, too, was drawn to people that I could ‘pick their brains’ without getting an invoice. Besides that, almost all human knowledge is available at www.what-do-you-need-to-know.com (not a real website so don’t Google it). My accountant gets my business because I... can call him for clarification of an issue or be referred to resources. If I got a bill for every phone call I’d be pissed and start shopping around. The flip side is 10%. This is the gold waiting to be mined and refined. This is what you charge big bucks for. It represents your experience and experiences which no one else can claim to have. I am the only human to do what I have done. And so are you. #workfromhome #covid #wfh #business #motivation #homeoffice #success #smallbusiness #workfromhomelife #soho #worksux #yourbosssux #betheboss #happySaturday See more
21.01.2022 My brother-in-law is a master craftsman in the trades. When Steven was studying for his first trade ticket his teacher returned one of his practical assignments with a mark of 9 out of 10. When Steven enquired as to where he’d lost half a mark the teacher replied, Nowhere, it’s perfect. I’ve just never ever given anyone 10 out 10. Steven is one of those rare tradespeople who, when screwing door hinges in place, will ensure that all the screw heads are perfectly aligned. W...hy? Because why not. With an attitude like this, it becomes obvious that mistakes, stupid or otherwise, are not part of Steven’s world. I’ve also seen Steven fall out of a pub with the help of a bouncer and keep his beer upright. I, on the other hand, have made mistakes with everything from cars to careers, women to wives (not the current the one, of course). In the days when I was more arrogant than anything else the idea of asking for help was too much to bear; I felt it was a sign of weakness. However, the moment I stopped assuming I knew everything and started asking questions, and for help, my world opened up and my blood pressure went back to normal. So much easier. #workfromhome #ideastocareers #heretohelp #startyourbusinesstoday See more
17.01.2022 I’ve explored* both ends of the bell curve and discovered too few customers on the right-hand side and too many competitors on the left-hand side. Most businesses, and people for that matter, exist within the middle of the bell curve. They feel safe there because they are. The outliers might tempt them now and again but until the majority of the sheep make a move, either way, the middle of the bell curve is their home. This market is massive and much easier to communicate with than either of the pointy ends. *by ‘explored’ I mean wasted a lot of time, energy and dollars. #workfromhome #covid #wfh #business #motivation #homeoffice #success #smallbusiness #workfromhomelife #soho #worksux #yourbosssux #betheboss
15.01.2022 I fucking love this quote. It's been attributed to everyone from George Clooney to Richard Branson. Musicians, religious leaders, film makers, authors as well as actors and entrepreneurs and unsung heroes can claim the quote. Nothing will ever beat consistent, persistent hard work with patience. #workfromhome #covid #wfh #business #motivation #homeoffice #success #smallbusiness #workfromhomelife #soho #worksux #yourbosssux #betheboss
12.01.2022 My Buddha-daughter has ‘have patience’ tattooed on her wrist. She and I both need a constant reminder of the importance of this human trait. I’ve tried shortcut diets and thought myself very clever at some of the money-making schemes I’ve concocted. Neither have worked. The ultimate realisation? Hard work and patience. Nothing else works for me. #workfromhome #covid #wfh #business #motivation #homeoffice #success #smallbusiness #workfromhomelife #soho #worksux #yourbosssux #betheboss
11.01.2022 I’ll take a doco over a mega-budget Hollywood action film, any day. I have discovered so much more value in the authentic than the pretend. The same goes for people. If there’s one thing 25 years in advertising and PR has taught me it’s how to spot bullshit at distance. I guarantee I’ll be as fucking authentic as possible; like it or not. #workfromhome #covid #wfh #business #motivation #homeoffice #success #smallbusiness #workfromhomelife #soho #worksux #yourbosssux #betheboss
09.01.2022 If something seems too good to be true, it probably is, in my experience. When presented with opportunities like this I simply follow the money and find out who is really going to benefit. Rarely is it me. #workfromhome #covid #wfh #business #motivation #homeoffice #success #smallbusiness #workfromhomelife #soho #worksux #yourbosssux #betheboss
07.01.2022 Even when being hunted and having to hide and not move, staying quiet requires active strategising - which is action, albeit mental only. Even procrastination requires some form of thinking about a problem so as to prioritise it. Putting one’s head in the sand and ignoring a problem is the absolute worst strategy. More than that, it is cowardly. I used to do that more often than I would like to admit. I’ve found it very challenging to overcome inertia. Often the roadblock is ...in my own head; too hard, too boring, too likely to fail, etc etc. However, there is no joy quite like taking the first step and then completing the project and ticking it off. Doing something, only to discover it was the wrong thing to do is incredibly powerful in light of the lesson learnt. As long as no one dies the cost is merely dollars and time. Calling me for a Zoom coffee could be a great way of doing something to get your idea out of your brain and into the world. #workfromhome #wfh #business #motivation #homeoffice #success #smallbusiness #workfromhomelife #soho #worksux #yourbosssux #betheboss #ideastocareers See more
06.01.2022 Somewhere, someone decided that ‘vanilla’ equals boring, plain, ordinary. I think that’s bullshit. Vanilla (the real deal, not extract) is derived from an orchid originally only found in Mexico and Guatemala. Super fucking rare! To me, vanilla represents the ultimate in elegant simplicity. Whether an idea, artwork, strategy, design or flavouring, I’ll take vanilla any day. #workfromhome #covid #wfh #business #motivation #homeoffice #success #smallbusiness #workfromhomelife #soho #worksux #yourbosssux #betheboss #vanilla #thefinestoftheflavours #barenakedladies #oneweek
06.01.2022 I’ve long contended that pleasure and pain are different sides of the same coin. Or as Chrissy Amphlett of the Divinyls sang, There’s a fine line between pleasure and pain. A biscuit now equals two hours on the treadmill later. A credit card splurge equals years of interest. I hate the treadmill and I hate credit card interest. But I’ve found the reverse to be true, too. Saving for a major purchase increases the joy of that purchase (or at least significantly reduces buyer’s remorse syndrome). Doing the hard yards with my health (eating smarter, exercising more) equals greatly reduced chance of a heart attack and other shitty diseases. #workfromhome #covid #wfh #business #motivation #homeoffice #success #smallbusiness #workfromhomelife #soho #worksux #yourbosssux #betheboss
01.01.2022 If I had learnt this earlier in life, perhaps I could have avoided significant misery and expense. But then, I wouldn’t have wife #2 and I would be sad. Keeping this wife happy is relatively easy. In fact, it’s really bloody easy because all I have to do is listen, support, encourage and not tell her what to do when she comes at me with a problem. I just get to sit back and be thought a hero. Unless it’s something like, I’ve got a flat tyre or Why won’t my computer
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