This is a “must read” for anyone who feels they are getting overwhelmed or even too distracted by 21st century life. Subtitled, “Rules for focus success in a distracted world” it does exactly what it says on the cover. I regularly hear complaints from my clients that they are having problems focussing on the mostContinue reading “The Weekend Read – Deep Work by Cal Newport”
Monthly Archives: April 2017
The second life begins…when the drill is hung up.
I encountered this quote from Confucius in the FT, coincidentally in the week where I was reading The Path an interesting book on Chinese Philosophy and whilst still coming to terms with the fact that since March 18th I can no longer sing the Beatles’ song which starts, “When I get older losing my hair”Continue reading “The second life begins…when the drill is hung up.”
Now that’s one way to ask for feedback
I love reading reviews on Amazon, the 4 & 5 stars tell me something but the 1 star reviews sometimes make me fear for the survival of the human species, “couldn’t get the lid off, “arrived without batteries”, etc. I often wonder where the gap between expectations and reality started as they are soContinue reading “Now that’s one way to ask for feedback”
The Monday Morning Quote #414
“If A is success in life, then A = x + y + z. Work is x, play is y, and z is keeping your mouth shut.” Albert Einstein.
Shouldn’t boys get protection from oral cancer? Please support the BDA, BMA & HPV Action.
In two previous blog posts August 2009 and January 2014 I have supported the argument for boys to be offered the HPV vaccination. If you want to read my take then have a look at the links but do take the time to read Stephen Hancock’s editorial in the BDJ from 2014. To support thisContinue reading “Shouldn’t boys get protection from oral cancer? Please support the BDA, BMA & HPV Action.”
New research discovers way to eliminate needles for dental anaesthetic and other stories. In case you missed it TGBSL #28
New research discovers way to eliminate needles for dental anesthetic A new study from the University of São Paulo found that there might be no need for needles when administering anesthetic for dental procedures. Continues HERE Bioengineered tooth restoration in a large mammal Researchers at Okayama University report in Scientific Reports successful tooth regeneration inContinue reading “New research discovers way to eliminate needles for dental anaesthetic and other stories. In case you missed it TGBSL #28”
Sometimes I think Rugby might be getting the run of itself.
The article was headed: “Scotland face Italy in Gregor Townsend’s first match in charge” It continued: Scotland will take on Italy in Singapore in Gregor Townsend’s first match as national head coach. Townsend, who replaces the departing Vern Cotter in May, will lead the side on their three-match tour in June. After the Italy game, which willContinue reading “Sometimes I think Rugby might be getting the run of itself.”
The truth is you have no choice but to innovate…
“The truth is you have no choice but to innovate. Business cycles are so fast now, things that work for a period of time don’t work for very long, and you have to keep changing.” Founder and CEO of Tough Mudder, Will Dean in conversation with Sarah Robb O’Hagan. “You just do things that youContinue reading “The truth is you have no choice but to innovate…”
I read the news today….
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Like him or not, Richard Branson has a way with words & people
From inc.com “With a lot of things in life, there is a point where we have to let go and appreciate the fact that we had this ride at all.” That’s how Richard Branson begins his remarkable open letter to Virgin America, a company his Virgin Group founded in 2004. In the years it’s operated,Continue reading “Like him or not, Richard Branson has a way with words & people”
The Incisal Edge 