Today I walked into a computer store. I wanted to buy a cheap and functional laptop that would suffice for just email and internet access – wireless and a decent screen – not too bothered about speed or techie nobs and whistles – so it made sense to stay away from the bigger computer stores
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I have very few actual “coaching” dates in my schedule for the rest of this month. Yes, the client’s weekly email reports will be answered promptly and we have a couple of telephone call-in days – but the rest of the month will be primarily dedicated to planning. Planning the next 3-months, our 2006 marketing
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You know how sometimes you start a day’s work and just cannot get “into it”? There is stuff on your mind that gets in the way. You are too tired or too pre-occupied with “other stuff” to be able to give your best? It happened to me yesterday. After about three hours sat at my
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We finished our meetings with “influencers” for this week, enjoying a delightful lunch in Leeds with John Tiernan of Dental Protection. John has “been around” in the UK profession for over 20 years and has achieved success in practice as well as becoming a leading commentator from his perspective within the medico-legal environment. He listened
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First chance I have had to visit the blog this week – I woke at 4.30am this morning and, after trying to close the imaginary air-lock door of my thoughts, I gave up, got up and have been tidying my UK apartment as we have a potential purchaser round to view later today and I
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There’s a great piece of software that I installed on my laptop about 3 months ago and has paid for itself over and over. You can find it at www.paretologic.com and its called XoftSpy. I’m no techie so if I get the words wrong I’m sorry but basically all it does is a regular scan
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Yesterday I was congratulating a coach client on the success he has enjoyed in practice development since launching his first ezine just 6 months ago. “26 weeks and 26 issues” he said and then went on to describe how the ezine had opened doors for him even where he didn’t know there were doors! His
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I’d love to just be a writer. Write in the mornings, from 6.00am till noon, exercise then study in the afternoons, rest in the evenings – perfect life. An office with a nice view, a laptop and access to a pool or the ocean, long walks, beautiful scenery. Problem is – I’d have nothing to
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Back from a week’s vacation and I run through my usual routine: 1. walk in the door 2. check the mail (no nasties) 3. check emails (no nasties) 4. breath a sigh of relief 5. unpack toiletries into bathroom (I’m so neat and tidy) 6. unpack laundry and load washing machine 7. unpack large pile
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Cardiff workshop completed yesterday – and we will never darken the doorstep of the Moat House Hotel again! Once more, the delegates created a lively atmosphere, even though the hotel air-conditioning broke down and we all sweltered in the afternoon. The tour is over and today I am working in my Cheshire apartment before closing
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