“Effectiveness without values is a tool without a purpose.” Edward de Bono Monday 12th April 2021
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The people I read – Seth Godin
Sunday 11th April 2021. Every day Seth Godin writes a blog post which he circulates to his subscribers. Yesterday’s (Saturday) was particularly insightful and should be pinned to everyone’s wall. The plan for day 100 What do you want to be doing 100 days from now? What change do you seek to be making? WithContinue reading “The people I read – Seth Godin”
It’s hard work to get out of your own way.
Saturday 10th April 2021 It’s hard work to get out of your own way. But well worth it. One of the regular conversations with clients who I describe as “getting in their own way” goes something like this: Me: Have you thought about how you work? Client: I’m working as hard as I can! Me:Continue reading “It’s hard work to get out of your own way.”
The people I read…Colin Campbell
Colin Campbell of the Campbell Clinic writes a blog… daily, which I read….daily. I don’t always agree completely with what he writes, I doubt he agrees completely with me, but I would defend his right to share his experiences for the benefit of others, which is what he does well. This is an excerpt fromContinue reading “The people I read…Colin Campbell”
Gold Crowns, Onlays and Inlays
I was taught to do my own “wax ups” for gold crowns and inlays when I was a student and didn’t enjoy it very much at the time. It was hard work to hold the inlay when trying it in without dropping it, not to mention running the risk of the patient swallowing what hadContinue reading “Gold Crowns, Onlays and Inlays”
The Monday Morning Quote #652
Travel changes you. As you move through this world & this life, you change things slightly. You leave marks behind, however small. And in return, life & travel leave marks on you. Anthony Bourdain
A Supper Party. A Poem by John O’Donnell
This tickled me this morning. A poem by John O’Donnell Heard on the ever interesting Sunday Miscellany. LINK
Our house, with two cats in the yard…
I first heard this song nearly 50 years ago, I was hitch hiking from Cardiff to London at the start of a trip that eventually took me to the Greek Islands via Yugoslavia (as it was then). I got a lift in a mini and the driver played Crosby,Continue reading “Our house, with two cats in the yard…”
The Weekend Read – Can Medicine Be Cured? by Seamus O’Mahony
Can Medicine Be Cured? : The Corruption of a Profession I have an instinctive leaning towards any O’Mahony from Cork because my maternal grandmother, Catherine O’Mahony, was Cork born and bred. Stories of, and meetings with, members of the extended O’Mahony family have been some of the highlights of my life. This book examines modern medicineContinue reading “The Weekend Read – Can Medicine Be Cured? by Seamus O’Mahony”
40 Years On….
Today, April 1st, I have been classed as self-employed for 40 years. That means that I have taken responsibility for ensuring that I keep a roof over my (and my family’s) head, that I acknowledge when times are good and acknowledge that times will not be so good. I have had ups, downs, made mistakes,Continue reading “40 Years On….”
The Incisal Edge 