Once upon a time most suburbs had a small set of shops. There was a newsagent, a butcher, a small supermarket and a service station. When you were at the service station, the attendant would fill your car, check the oil, check the water and tyres. You didn’t have to get out of your car ! It was a…
In my early teens, one of my first jobs was a runner on a milk run. (Yes, there was a time when people had their milk delivered each evening). It was a hard gig for a skinny kid. There would be two runners standing on the back of the truck, tucked under the canopy, reaching into the bulk…
Like so many Australians we have had a leaning towards Real Estate in advancing our financial position. As young home owners we would improve our humble home and over time pay down as much of the mortgage as we could, then sell and repeat the process. We were never scared of putting in the hard work ourselves, that was part…
Not everyone is engaged and fulfilled in their jobs. Even when you have a position title that would have the majority believing otherwise. And is this perceived status what’s actually holding you back? After a discussion on job satisfaction, I invited Fiona who is an Executive Assistant within a high profile national business to do…
I’m sure you have asked yourself the question or, you have already gone and acquired an asset at some stage in your life. This could be property, a business, shares or anything that you would generally expect to increase in value. Dean is an qualified CPA accountant and the CFO of a large privately owned…
Workplace Sabotage I was recently asked if I could re post the blog “Workplace Sabotage” So with additions and updates – The second edition. If you haven’t already noticed, I have a keen interest and curiosity in what can impact both positively and negatively on human performance in any area of pursuit;…
Computer Says No! Hi All, A touch longer than usual this time. A colleague recently had to attend a family funeral interstate. With four children in tow ranging from 12 years of age down to 4 years the young family embarked on the day ahead. On the return journey they arrived at Sydney Airport, made their way…
I’m done – I’m pulling the pin! Have you ever got to the point where you have just given up? I know I have. Only to realise later that you were actually very close to acheiving your goal. Hindsight is a great thing but of little use unfortunately. You set out with a great idea…
How Will You Measure Your Life? – Professor Clay Christensen I came across this interesting piece by Clay Christensen, a world renowned expert on business innovation and growth. Its a bit longer than the usual manstheory post so give yourself an extra 5 minutes – It’s worth the read. “Don’t reserve your best business…
It’s a Numbers Game It seems most everything is governed by numbers. There’s always a mathematical explanation. So let the numbers do the talking. This comes from 2 maths teachers with a combined total of 70 yrs. experience. It has an indisputable mathematical logic. It’s great, if not a little bizarre . It’s a strictly ….. mathematical viewpoint… and…