What actually keeps people going, beyond the quotes on LinkedIn.
Most of us aren’t short of effort. We’re short of focus. In Unhinged Habits, Jonathan Goodman challenges the idea of constant balance and argues that progress comes from cycles of focus, reduction, and knowing what actually matters.
Twenty years after leaving the UK for what was meant to be a two-year adventure, I reflect on the trade-offs of living abroad, from Bermuda to Sydney.
Unlimited is the story of a regular Aussie bloke who pushed himself further than he ever thought possible and ended up representing Australia at the…
During COVID, I joined a company without ever stepping into an office. I got the work done, but I never truly felt part of the team. Later, at Salesforce, I saw how a quick chat in the barista queue or an overheard problem-solving moment could build connection in ways formal meetings never could. The research agrees: the best results come from intentional connection, balanced with time apart for focus and recovery.
Monster wasn’t just another job board. I found one of my early roles there and later used their hiring plans to bring Sales Executives to Bermuda. Back then, they were the dominant force, with the reach to pull talent across oceans.
Fast forward to 2025, and Monster has filed for bankruptcy. No drama. No spectacular implosion. Just a slow fade.
That quiet fade should terrify every business and every career. Because complacency kills.
For companies, it means innovate or fade. Build ecosystems, rethink your models, embrace AI. For individuals, it means keep learning, stay curious, adopt new tools.
Standing still is what Monster did. And we’ve just seen how that ends.
Most mornings, I’m the first one up. I feed the dogs, make myself a coffee, and sit down for a few quiet minutes before the…
How did anyone used to do it? Five days a week in the office.School drop-offs. Dog walks. Hour-long commutes.Dinner on the table, footy training, homework…
A Book Review of “Hidden Potential: The Science of Achieving Greater Things” by Adam Grant One of the best books I’ve read recently is Hidden…
Feeling like the adventure’s over? Explore how expats and career-shifters can design meaningful next chapters with Stanford’s Odyssey Plan and insights on identity, purpose, and stillness.
In today’s world of AI-driven sales coaching, are we nurturing creativity or stifling it? Inspired by the mercurial brilliance of Ronaldinho versus the rigid reliability of Carlton Palmer, this post explores how coaching sales teams should focus on building instinct, adaptability, and human connection, not just compliance.