“It is a remarkable fact, but few businesses ever seem to fail because of excessive leverage, misconceived strategies, or inability to meet the needs of their customers. They struggle because banks unreasonably refuse further credit, or because of unseasonable weather, or some unexpected adverse effect such as a terrorist attack. Most often, however, their difficultiesContinue reading “It’s never my fault…”
Author Archives: Alun Rees
The Monday Morning Quote #490
“For the strength of the wolf is the pack and the strength of the pack is the wolf.” Rudyard Kipling
The Monday Morning Quote #489
“To give real service you must add something which cannot be bought or measured with money, and that is sincerity and integrity.” Douglas Adams
The Monday Morning Quote #488
“Do the best you can until you know better, then when you know better, do better.” Maya Angelou
The Monday Morning Quote #487
“As you move through this life and this world you change things slightly, you leave marks behind, however small. And in return, life—and travel—leaves marks on you. Most of the time, those marks – on your body or on your heart – are beautiful. Often, though, they hurt” Anthony Bourdain
The Monday Morning Quote #486
“This is the true joy in life, the being used for a purpose recognized by yourself as a mighty one; the being thoroughly worn out before you are thrown on the scrap heap; the being a force of Nature instead of a feverish selfish little clod of ailments and grievances complaining that the world willContinue reading “The Monday Morning Quote #486”
Of airports and airlines.
I fly a lot – into, out of and around the UK. My favourite airport by a country mile is Cork which is friendly and efficient. I enjoy departures from there (this evening I am off to Newcastle) and above all I look forward to returning home, unfortunately not until late next Monday evening. MyContinue reading “Of airports and airlines.”
The Monday Morning Quote #485
“Success is the sum of small things repeated day and day out” Robert Collier
Pass the parcel Part 94, now it’s Portman’s turn.
Swiss firm joins £300m race for Cheltenham winner’s dental chain Jacobs Holding is among the suitors trying to get in the saddle with Cheltenham-winning jockey Sam Waley-Cohen, Sky News learns. A Swiss family office whose investment firepower was partly generated by an international chocolate producer has joined the £300m race to buy the dental chainContinue reading “Pass the parcel Part 94, now it’s Portman’s turn.”
Philip Roth’s advice..
From David Hepworth’s blog. Philip Roth’s invaluable advice to writers I like the story about the young novelist, still waiting tables, who approached Philip Roth, proffering a copy of his newly-published first book. It was called “Balls”. Roth admired the title. Said he couldn’t believe he hadn’t used it himself. Then he advised his fanContinue reading “Philip Roth’s advice..”
The Incisal Edge 