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2023 - A Year In Review

2023 - A Year In Review

Writing these reviews has taught me a lot about the importance of streaks. This is my fifth annual review. I couldn’t bare not write it, because of the reviews…

2022 - A Year In Review

2022 - A Year In Review

This year has been different. You can tell by the lack of posts between last year’s review and this one. I’m calling 2022 my year of quiet wins. Here’s the TLDR…

2021 - A Year In Review

2021 - A Year In Review

2021 feels like the longest year I’ve lived. Some highs, some lows, some wins, some losses. And the biggest direction change for my career in 12 years. Here’s…

Counterpoints

Counterpoints

Before I started sharing my philosophy on business and life as a freelancer, I was hesitant. I wanted to start sooner. But I couldn't get going until I understood the nature of counterpoints.

Less Than You Think

Less Than You Think

When pondering a new decision we overinflate what's needed to make it. In an attempt to protect us from the unknown our internal monologue prevents progress.

Upside Identification

Upside Identification

My career is in full transition for the first time in 11 years. There’s a weight off my shoulders having written that. For the last 11 years, I’ve had a…

The Restaurant With A Queue

The Restaurant With A Queue

Decisions are made on the stories we fabricate. And the direction of our story is influenced.

2020 - A Year In Review

2020 - A Year In Review

I’m glad I started this habit. Looking back on 2019’s year in review has been both interesting and reassuring. I can identify growth in my thinking and have…

Betting With Time

Betting With Time

I realised control over my time the day I graduated from University in Sheffield, UK, 2009. Or so I thought. “I can’t work for a boss” was my only criterion…

Communication Crowd Control

Communication Crowd Control

How to improve your everyday efficiency by setting boundaries and managing expectations.

Introducing My Mentorship Programme For Freelancers

Introducing My Mentorship Programme For Freelancers

You may have read in my last article, 2019 - A Year In Review, that I was preparing the launch of my freelancing mentorship programme. The good news is, I’ve…

2019 - A Year In Review

2019 - A Year In Review

I’m pretty sure this is the first time I’ve sat down to write a yearly review. I’ve got a chunk of time and felt compelled, so here we are. This will be both a…