October 21, 2021

Why you are not helpless

Thursday night is football night. Last week I was playing centre-back at one point - and the opposition got a free kick. I was touch-tight to Steve - the

by Brendan Cullen

Continuous Improvement

Deciding

Productivity

October 11, 2021

You have your own permanent “war” going on

For 20 years now, since the aftermath of 911, you've seen the conflict in Afghanistan - what some called a permanent war. It lasted 20 years. In a country beset

by Brendan Cullen

Deciding

Productivity

October 4, 2021

That nice feeling when you complete a task? Beware!

The brain is a mystery. But, as with any endeavour where we use the scientific method, we are able to progressively learn more. Back in the late 1950s, a Swedish

by Brendan Cullen

Productivity

September 27, 2021

Under pressure?

Are you a Queen fan? It was in October 1981, just under 40 years ago, that they released Under Pressure (with David Bowie playing a significant role on vocals). Yep

by Brendan Cullen

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September 22, 2021

Why to avoid the need for certainty

Imagine you ask someone out on a date. You don't know what their answer will be. You know what you want. You (bravely maybe) show your vulnerability and you ask

by Brendan Cullen

Deciding

Productivity

September 16, 2021

Your hopes and fears for your business

What book is on your kindle or bedside table? I've two on the go - one for work and one for pure enjoyment. The enjoyment one is brilliant - "The

by Brendan Cullen

Productivity

September 9, 2021

Where Confucius got it wrong

There's a number of sayings attributed to Confucius, including this one: "The man who thinks he can and the man who thinks he can't are both right.” It's about

by Brendan Cullen

Productivity

September 3, 2021

What does success look like for you?

Kitty Mrache owns the world's most booked Airbnb property- a fairly inaccessible mushroom-shaped cabin deep in the California redwoods. Does she charge as much as she could? No. Is she

by Brendan Cullen

Deciding

Productivity

August 27, 2021

Your biggest challenge – and what you’re doing about it

What's the biggest challenge you're currently facing in your business? Are you working on it today? If you are, good. If you're not, can you identify why not? Perhaps

by Brendan Cullen

Productivity

August 18, 2021

Are you your own worst enemy sometimes?

Joe Biden's administration just made a significant mistake in not better anticipating and planning for the Taliban's rapid assumption of control in Afghanistan. But, if you're a Biden supporter, it

by Brendan Cullen

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