There’s a lot of time, people spend, in trying to please others.
I once shared a Friday Thought… if you want to please everybody, buy an ice cream van.
Truth be told… it’s a need to be liked. To be accepted. To be part…. But the real truth is, you lose yourself. Don’t. You are you. You are unique. You are awesome.
My Friday Thought today is… Efforts reflect interest.
The more you put in, the more you’ll get out.
The more you tend to it, the bigger it’ll grow.
The higher the effort, the larger the gain.
The more you’re interested, the more effort you’ll put in.
Enjoy what you do…
A friend of mine recently started a new job. He’s a clever guy. Has lots of experience. But said he’s struggling a little. I said you will…
It’s a change in the culture, how they do things, you’ll be learning new ways of working, etc… the most important thing is that whilst you find it slightly difficult now in terms of adjusting and that you’re out of your comfort zone, in six months to a year, you’ll be fully embedded.
So if you’re embarking on something new… just remember, it gets easier… (Oh, and if you’re unsure about moving, just read the book… ‘Who moved my cheese?’)
I always speak about the process.
It’s so important – to be part of the journey, tell the story and understand how it’s done. Don’t just be part of the outcome.
And with that, below is my Friday Thought from Alex Morton…
It’s been a while! For that, I apologise. A lot has been going on… (all good just to add! – just been super busy) but I’m back on it again! (And appreciate the messages from you guys asking me about me blog, the Friday Thought, etc…)
And here we go, with today’s Friday Thought…
Ok, it’s no secret… It’s going to be Super Hot the next few days.
Now, it’s important you stay hydrated, cool and calm.
In order to do this, here’s some Sunday reading for you with some cooling tech gadgets that could help (many are available on your favourite/local online store for next day delivery so they’ll be here in time for the hot weather).
First up… The MistyMate 14000G Twist and Mist Flexible nozzle!
Basically says what it does on the tin – it’s a nozzle, which twists and provides you with a mist of water to keep you cool! It’s flexible, so you can bend it around anything you wish and most important, can be enjoyed by a few people.
Ok, next up… the Fan Hat
Now whilst I’m not endorsing these products, I’m only sharing what I’ve heard, seen and come across (and some of which are quite clever), I thought those who’d like to wear a hat, have some protection from the sun… why carry a fan?! Why not just build a fan into the hat! And voila.. for about £10 on Amazon, you could get a hat with a fan!
Next, the Radio Controlled Cooler
Let’s be honest. You’re sat there, and you need a cool drink because it’s hot. You’re struggling to get up. Don’t you just wish the cooler could come to you.
Well guess what. It can. The new RC Cooler… (RC = Remote Controlled). That’s right, you can control the cooler to come to you, then to your friends, then to whomever is struggling to get up and grab a drink. In fact, I think this could be a life-saving gadget.
Next up, (and I have one of these), a Phone Fan…
The quickest and most inexpensive way for you to stay cool is by using an attachable fan that affixes to your smartphone. Available for USB-C-equipped Android phones and Apple products featuring a Lightning port, these fans are convenient to set up and power using your smartphone. Pop one on if you need some relief from the heat. The best part? They’re typically available for under £10! win win.
And finally… the Neck Cooler
That’s right. A portable, easy to carry… with re-chargeable batteries to keep you cool during this heatwave.
Here’s some blurb from Amazon about it..
The soft silicone material of this portable fan, the adjustable bending structure provides comfortable neck protection, and the size can be adjusted according to the unused neck circumference. The wearable design allows you to truly free your hands and enjoy the coolness wind at anytime.Best friends for work, sports, travel, can also be used as holiday gifts.
So there you go… my Top Tech Gadgets to keep you Cool this summer, and most importantly, over the next few hot days.
But before I go… please do remember, keep hydrated. Drink plenty of water. It’s super important. Take care.
So I’ve finally finished the book by Steven Bartlett – Happy Sexy Millionaire.
I’ll honest, I didn’t really want to read it at first – but once I got into it, and half through – absolutely loved it! What a great book. There’s some nuggets of information that will stay with me – and I encourage you to go out and buy the book and read it. My Friday Thought today is a photo from one of the pages in the book… talking about the time we have on this planet.
We all talk about how much time we have, and how it’s limited. But do we really?
So recently, I started reading the book by Steven Bartlett… really good book! Only a few chapters in and there’s some good examples he’s sharing.
Today’s thought is about gratitude. And how it should be on a regular basis rather than ad-hoc.
When was the last time you had a rejection?
Went for a job and didn’t get it? Or were trying to follow your passion and get somewhere but it didn’t work out.
You’ve heard it before, right? – don’t give up, etc….
Damn right!! Don’t give up… here’s why…
I was listening to BBC Radio 5 Live tis morning… and they were talking about how chaotic it’ll be this summer for many British folk wanting to travel.
First, you have everything happening with the airlines. Cancelled flights, manic at the airport, etc… then the rails may be going on strike in June… then the cost of fuel, yep – in the news that it could easily cost you over £100 to fill up your car. The perfect storm. Many in the travel industry, haven’t seen anything like this in their lifetime.
Many are blaming the lockdown – many people didn’t go anywhere, so companies were forced to lay off staff… but now it’s back to normal, are rapidly recruiting staff.
Many are blaming technology. Because of the ability to work from home, many commuters don’t need to travel. For example, the rail in the UK is operating at roughly 89% compared to pre-covid levels… whilst that is still high, not high enough and definitely not increasing as they had seen for several years.
But is this all a surprise?
For sure, some elements are.
But not all.
We know what technology can do. How it can disrupt.
But in all honesty, every company is a ‘tech’ company.
They rely on heavy amounts of technology for a variety of operations.
But have they been forward looking enough?
Whilst I don’t know the answer, for those who want to travel this summer and plans are being disrupted… what I do know is, it’ll be at least another 12 to 18 months before it’s back to normal in terms of having the right number of people working, the right number of flights departing and arriving etc…
This is where companies should be looking at what is happening in the technology world and how it could impact them further.
There’s a number of things we can’t control.
There’s a number of things within our control. That we should control.
We know and have heard about the metaverse.
We know and have heard about crypto-currency.
We know and have heard about the mix of on-line and brick and mortar stores.
We know and have heard about the need for mental health/wellbeing.
We know and have heard about habits changing – is 9to5 over?
If we know all this… are we then ready and prepared?