I’m reminded of this quote from Chip and Dan Heath
Resistance is created through a lack of clarity
This is a good tonic to my musing last month.
November 5, 2023
Resistance and Clarity
05November
November 5, 2023
Looking back on the golden days
Remember a few years ago when ranking on Google was easy, buying clicks on Google Ads was cheap, Facebook ads were a bargain, and getting followers on social was just a matter of using the right hashtag? It’s easy to look back on those times and think about what we should have done at the time. What we should have taken advantage of. What we could have achieved. Before it all became so hard...
November 4, 2023
Detection Dogs
04November
Who knew?
The Australian Federal Police (AFP) have specially trained dogs that can sniff out electronic devices, mobile phones, SIM cards and USB sticks.
As well as drugs, currency, explosives and firearms (which you probably already knew).
Only found out about this after reading the latest news about the mushroom murders.
(via a daily email from The Sizzle)
October 21, 2023
How much profit are you making?
21October
A reminder to myself to continue to focus on profit growth (as opposed to revenue, headcount, toys, etc).
So many companies doing it tough this year.
Small and large.
For example, I wonder if Atlassian will ever make a profit…
October 21, 2023
Understand big outcomes, solve micro problems
A reasonably useful rule of thumb when starting new consulting projects with clients:
Understand big outcomes, solve micro problems
You must understand the overall context and expected outcomes – broad and wide ranging as they are.
But focus intensely on solving small pieces, bit by bit.
October 21, 2023
Exceptions aren’t your playbook
A note to myself really… So many books, videos and social post threads focus on the rare exceptions (in business, wealth, fitness, etc) and pull out takeaways to apply in general. Seems a sure path to failure – since if it were really just a few principles that made the difference, then they wouldn’t be the exceptions. So, don’t study the edge cases as your playbook for...
October 21, 2023
Resistance
Sometimes I ask myself:
What should I be doing in this moment?
Why am I resisting it?
What is the discomfort I’m trying to avoid?
Can you relate?
September 22, 2023
Tim McDonald | The Cheap Seats
22September
Whether you’re an Anthony Albanese fan or not, this interview by Tim McDonald is a masterclass in how to prepare, engage and cover (for a distracting co-host) when talking with a world leader (like it or not Albo is our country’s leader on the world stage). The interview coverage has been hijacked by the cohost’s antics (including dropping the F-bomb), which is a shame. Because...
September 16, 2023
Classic Example of Nothing to See Here
16September
News report of WhatsApp mulling over putting ads into the app. And charging a subscription to hide ads. But WhatsApp says there’s no plans for it. There’s no actual news here. Of course they have considered it as an option. As every app and platform is currently doing. Of course they might do it. But when there’s nothing confirmed, it means the news article reporting it is as...
September 16, 2023
Shared Experiences
I went to see Extreme on Tuesday night at the Enmore Theatre. They were very good. Uncomfortably loud. But very good. Almost 2 hours on stage, an excellent set, and of course… Nuno. I’ve actually seen Extreme before. Back in 1993 I went to see them with my best friend Mal, and another friend. Mal and I occasionally reminisce about the concert, even after all these decades. We recall...