Category: destination
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In a world where fake prevails, when there’s a promise of a shortcut to success in everything we pursue, where data means more than relationships, property value is more important than the community in which we inhabit, I find the focus on personal engagement to be uniquely valuable today.
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Of course, the challenge is repetition. Routine for some is challenging until they ‘get it.’ Life itself has a tendency to disrupt the best-laid plans.
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Being the cruel type that I am, I smile to myself whenever I notice an advertisement showing poor spelling … the instance of the van signage was the worst – I mean, if you be looking for more business but cannot describe your own services correctly … on the side of your truck? Well, I’d…
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a naturally cheery Scandinavian Dental Technician, his infectious merriment filled the room … Bjorn was eager to explain his main occupation during his time in the USA had diversified a little. Describing his new business as one of … throwaway dentures, you know, choose yours as you step out for the weekend …
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As ever, piped music played as I once more visited our local ‘convenience store.’ ‘Ain’t Nothing Like the Real Thing, Baby’ declared Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell. I smiled and thought it was more than a coincidence, as I’d been nominated by the ‘chief cook and bottle washer’ to pick up ‘real butter.’ I had no idea why…
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I was talking with a pal I hadn’t seen for a while. Mark wanted to introduce me to his girlfriend, who he said was looking to launch her own new business. ‘I’ve sorted a logo already, Charlie. I’m hoping the device can reflect all I’m able to provide and so tempt some new enquiries. ‘What…
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My business needs a specific kind of client … then don’t generalise, speak in specifics
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We talked about ‘Show and tell as opposed to say and tell.’ This is something I’ve been ‘banging on about’ for years; people buy into what they believe, and what better way to convince your audience than to turn up on the day and demonstrate why your story matters?
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|How to Be a Living Unison: D.H. Lawrence on Harmonizing the Conflicting Parts We Live With The great paradox of personhood is that the sum is simpler than its parts. We move through the world as a totality, fragmentary but indivisible, clothed in a costume of personality beneath which roil parts perpetually fighting for power,…
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I was in conversation with a group of 16-18yr olds the other day. They were discussing careers, some looking to university, others apprenticeships. Some looking for work experience, most of them had become disillusioned. The advice I gave my new friends is the same I offer anyone who needs help. Reach out to the bigger…
