Alun Rees

The Monday Morning Quote #48

Concentration The best advice I ever came across on the subject of concentration is: Wherever you are, be there.  When you work, work. When you play, play. Don’t mix the two. Give whatever you are doing and whoever you are with the gift of attention. On the way to work, concentrate on the way – notContinue reading “The Monday Morning Quote #48”

The Lion Who Ironed His Tail

I love this poem by Stuart Henderson, never lose your authenticity. The Lion who ironed his tail Went on to clip his claws He then employed a vocal coach To help turn off his roars He dyed his mane with henna And had his teeth filed down Now lenses show his eyes soft blue InsteadContinue reading “The Lion Who Ironed His Tail”

The Good Old Days Are Gone…

Doug Emerson is an American livery stable owner and writes a regular newsletter called The Profitable Horseman you can subscribe here. This is from a recent newsletter and I think has relevance to every business (dentists included) that employs “younger people”. See what you think. The Good Old Days Are Gone. Five Tips for ManagingContinue reading “The Good Old Days Are Gone…”

The Monday Morning Quote #47

“They say that time changes things, but you actually have to change them yourself.” – Andy Warhol

I Fall Down But I Get Up Again

Sometimes I love the synchronicity of life. I have to admit to feeling a little sorry for myself after having to undergo a ranting boll***ing from someone yesterday. The individual concerned had a choice between asking questions and adopting cb’s “blame a system not a person” philosophy or having a go at two separate individualsContinue reading “I Fall Down But I Get Up Again”

Tesco ignore maverick TD Ned’s ultimatum!

I have a home and a large part of my heart in West Cork. During the past decade the beast that is Tesco has got a foothold on Ireland and gradually applied its normal business practices to the Republic’s Farmers. At last they are starting to see things clearly. From “The Southern Star” previously theContinue reading “Tesco ignore maverick TD Ned’s ultimatum!”

10 Ways To Help You Get Funding From Your Bank

The website http://www.freshbusinessthinking.com is a another useful resource for existing and would be business owners. This article is an example of one of their good lists. 10 Ways To Help You Get Funding From Your Bank By Guy Rigby, Director & Head of Entrepreneurs, Smith & Williamson Getting funding from your bank isn’t nearly asContinue reading “10 Ways To Help You Get Funding From Your Bank”

Jimmy Steele’s Report 1) It’s out

The report has been released today (all 88 pages of it) and will be available from the DoH website & here ASAP. Download from here. Some comments: BBC HSJ I’m afraid that this will make very little difference to the provision of NHS care. The fact remains that the provision of dentistry is expensive and the repeatedContinue reading “Jimmy Steele’s Report 1) It’s out”

The Monday Morning Quote #46 The Years Thunder By……

This feature is usually short and to the point designed to make the readers (and me) think as we start our working week. This week it’s longer, a piece written by Sterling Hayden. I have this printed and hanging on my study wall. It has always resonated with me and I hope it will withContinue reading “The Monday Morning Quote #46 The Years Thunder By……”

10 Things I Know About Great Work by Michael Bungay-Stanier

A recent email from Michael Bungay-Stanier regarding his “Find Your Great Work” project. If you aren’t familiar with this do have a look at Michael’s websites. 1. That Good Work is endless … and constantly tugs at our shirt, pulling us back into busy-ness and routine. Regular pruning recommended. 2. That you can’t do GreatContinue reading “10 Things I Know About Great Work by Michael Bungay-Stanier”