Usain Bolt seems to have a Spring in his step after the semi-final and I am looking forward to what will be an awesome Mens 100m final this morning. The 100m ‘glamour’ boys have even mostly dropped their showboating. This…
The Olympics is a fascinating study of human endeavour and emotion. Watching world champions, favourites, stumble or slip and crash out and just miss out on a gold. Unlucky you might have said as you saw it happen. So what…
Why does the NZ Herald care so much about shootings in a movie theatre in another country so much? Why would we want to go into the dark mind of a killer? I’m using the NZ Herald as an example…
When in doubt say no. I coined a new motto in the office last week that seems to be working at keeping us focused on what we do and on track with our work. — When in doubt say…
What’s one thing you’re working towards right now? Can’t pick just one? You won’t be alone. The other evening I was watching a scene in Hounds (excellent TV programme) where the lawyers boss starts a conversation with, “Smell this.”. When…
On Sunday I watched an excellent TEDx video featuring one of my skateboarding hero’s Rodney Mullen. The title of his talk was ‘Pop an Ollie and Innovate’. Watching the talk got me thinking about my baby and what she contributes…
Derek Sivers recently wrote in an article, “Being smart means thinking things through – trying to find the real answer, not the first answer.”. That really resonated with me because it’s something I attempt every day. I have to try really…
I like watching the All Blacks play well and even though Ireland tried their best they were outclassed all over the field. After the game I had the thought that you have to be the best in your position to…
I’m a big fan of Will Smith. I like watching interviews with him because you will always pick up a tip for becoming successful. In an interview several years ago he said he wasn’t the funniest or the most talented…
Yah yah yah YAH yah! That’s what I can hear from the lounge as I start writing today’s MondayMotivator. That’s the sound of Alba talking to herself and at whatever toy she has. It’s endearing. It gets your attention. Especially…
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