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Its been a busy few weeks. Work Work Work. But I knew this, expected it. In order to achieve big things, you need to be prepared to put in big effort. Writing regularly has suffered as a result. But here’s a quick 12 mins with 12 little commentaries, notes and observations
1 – The coaching thing seems to be working well. I’ve ‘worked’ with 4 people on this now. As a trial. And 3 of the 4 have all had amazing results – one lad has smashed all his 3 targets we set for the week, another, changed mindset completely back to one which had been lost along the way. One, sadly, got nowhere. But some people simply don’t WANT to be helped. They just like the idea of it. Its often easier to just stay the same isn’t it. But all in all, the confidence that this thing is gonna work, is high
2 – Apart from the pizzas and coaching things, massage work has increased a lot. I’ve also managed to do a little bit of building work (laying some concrete and slabs for a shed) Plus, I’m kicking on with making a frame for a pub sign out of oak. Never done it before, but after lots of woodwork over the last year, I seem to just make it up as I go along. I’ve also agreed to service my pals bike in return for free help at a pizza event.
3 – From being Mr One-man-band , ploughing his own furrow, I somehow managed to have 4 back to back meet ups and meals, drinks, catch ups with 4 sets of friends. That was canny. Summertime innit.
4 – Fitness isnt going so great. Whilst I’m not UNFIT, I only managed two one hour bike sessions last week. I need to schedule it into the diary as PRIORITY and not fit it ariound everything else
5 – Tattoos!!!! Bloody hell – EVERYONE has them eh? Even someone I never imagined would get them, now has two! They used to stand out once upon a time, now its more unusual NOT to have them. I know (in a man) the ladies seem to be attracted to men with tatttoos. Don’t know why. But sod it, Im happy to be different…. and ‘unattractive’ hahahaha.
6 – Finally took the plunge and paid for a French Tutor. By heck, my French is poor compared to how it used to be. Another lesson tomorrow. If you pay for something – it has value to you. And if its scheduled – you’ll do it.
7 – I’ve been advising a lot of people on the power of delegation. Using Fiverr or simply asking for help. I think I need to listen to my own words on this, as my multiple task list and job roles are mounting up to ridiculous proportions at the moment
8 – In just 3 short days HALF of the year will have passed. Have you met your years goals yet? Is 2024 going well for you? For me, its not bad. It could be better and yes, I have wasted a lot of time – just like the rest of us. Whats good then? Well – we have SIX months to smash the hell out of the rest of the year. No prisoners, lets go!
9 – Subtraction is key. Right now, as I prepare to go to France in 10 days time. the overwhelm of work, affordability of my trip etc. is getting to me a little. But, you gain MORE by SUBTRACTING more. By focusing on actually REMOVING things, purchases, tasks, off your plate, it will free up time, energy and money. Right now, Im focusing on NOT spending money on a single thing that I don’t need and doing only the things that I must do to push everything forward. …. like wrtiting THIS blog post, Michael? hahahaha…. hey – I hear from a lot of people that these things are inspiring others! So – onwards!
10. Ok – Ive ran out of time. And its not a list of 12. But if you would like to work with me – coaching, planning, business stuff, accountability, whatever – then please get in touch. I m happy to chat and see what we can do together. It simply WORKS!
Enjoy your da
