There is a dream I can’t ignore anymore. I am currently pursuing two business opportunities and investing in property. The two business opportunities are as a sales agent for automation equipment, which is self-employed. The other is as a writer/online business. I have had no sales as an agent and a few sales online. I’ve been doing the sales agent for 18 months and it feels like a drain. I don’t enjoy it, even though it was related to my previous jobs.
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I’m now at the stage in my career that I can focus on whatever projects excite or interest me. It also means that I can focus on several projects and businesses at the same time. I have what is called a portfolio career. I.e. I have a portfolio of work jobs, such as:
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Strength Service Success
I noticed the new school sign. It still had the same insignia of the Chi Ro Christogram but now it also had the words Strength, Service and Success.
As we crossed the old bridge over the River Irwell, that umbilical cord of the Industrial Revolution, the dogs strained on their leashes as two cyclists approached from the other side.
Why I’ve decided to break up with my phone.
I have decided to break up with my phone. Yes, after many years, the relationship has become toxic, so I have decided to end it.
As I write this in early August 2024 recent incidents in the news have made me realise that unchecked and addictive phone use is one of the poisons in modern life.
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7 Reasons Why Writing is Good For You
I have always loved words and writing, so maybe I am biased, but I believe that everyone should write, if they can. Here are seven reasons why writing is good for you.
One question you need to ask to achieve any goal.
One question
There is only one question you need to ask to achieve any goal, provided you have already clarified what the goal is and why you want it. That one question is: What is the next action?
You don’t need to know all the ins and outs of how to arrive at your goal. You don’t need to know even what the second step will be. All you need to know is the very next step. So, if you are stuck, just ask yourself, what is the next action I need to take?
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Routine Machine by John Lamerton – my 13 Takeaways
Routine Machine by John Lamerton is chock full of ideas and tips to help you improve your habits in all facets of your life, especially business and health. Here are the 17 key takeaways I got from reading it.
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Getting Things Done by David Allen – Book Report
This post was going to be about the best books on Time Management and getting things done. As I was looking through my library and thinking about the books I’ve read, Getting Things Done by David Allen would be the top of the list. Then I realised that this is the only book on time management you need. If you’ve not yet read Getting Things Done, then read on and I explain why.
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When is the best time for creating content?
Creating content, has many great benefits for business and for providing a creative outlet. To get the best benefit out of it, it should be done consistently. Daily if possible. When is the best time for creating content, then? I’ve experimented with various times and here is what I’ve found.
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GTD and recurring tasks
I practice the GTD system of Getting Things Done by David Allen. The beauty of it, is that you can tailor it to your own needs. One thing that I’ve played around with, is what to do with recurring tasks. Recurring tasks are those items that repeat every day, so how do you record this on a to do list. Here are some ways in which I’ve tried to record recurring tasks.