For those who haven’t used it or been able to test it – now is the time for you to download and install on your mobile and iPad devices! Now – I will apologize to the many readers who are on Android – I will try to share some Android updates, but as I’m many things Apple…. I just had to write up about this!
Now there’s a lot of great features that are available. My daughter has been able to…
Add Widgets – (according to her – it makes it look nicer!) Practically, it helps you get the information you want, quicker.
Added Steve – Steve is a dinosaur game – which you can play whilst on the homes screen (a 2D dinosaur running game) – reminds me a lot like Snake…
Personalising the phone to make it a Tangled theme… now instead of writing about this, here’s a photo of it…
Obviously – with point 3, you can have it to any Theme you want – more so… I think there’s a lot more flexibility with what you can do.
Now, there’s a lot of practical features also… best explained in this video…. Enjoy!
Oh… and don’t forget to download Steve. I’ll pass your thanks onto my daughter.
If you follow me on Twitter, you’ll know I’m reading the book titled ‘think like a monk’, by Jay Shetty. It’s a great book! – thoroughly recommend it. It’s really got me thinking (whilst I’ve been reading it)…. about values, passion, etc…
And only the other day, did I see the below…
How awesome is that! Talk about passion!! Ferrucio had no desire to build a super car, but being told that he’s all about tractors and knows nothing about super cars… it was a challenge! The fire, the passion to prove someone wrong came out and Ferrucio built a super car!
It’s like that in life – when was the last time you were challenged?
Doesn’t have to be directly challenged. But in a situation. Where you thought to yourself – right, must do something.
The question then is, do you actually do something about it?
More often than not – we don’t have the resources, money, time, etc…. but aren’t these just excuses?
I’ve once used the phrase on my Friday Thought, ‘Knowledge is Power’. And then… as Pirelli go on to say… (and I often repeat it….), “Power is nothing, without Control”.
In this context – it’s all about what you can control. Doesn’t mean you HAVE to control it. If there’s something out of your control – there’s not much you can do, and you don’t have the power to. But… if it’s within your control… then you have the power!
Ferrucio made tractors. He had control of a factory that made tractors. He had the power to adapt. Gained some knowledge on super cars – bought in the right people, and started to produce super cars.
What can you control? – maybe you need to look around and think, what is within your control, and what would you like to change?
I was recently speaking to my Sensei. I mentioned to him, the football coaching was going well, explained that I’ve passed my FA Level 1 and got the coaching badge. Thinking about Level 2. Explained, what the different levels (up to 5) mean. I said… I can’t do premiership on Level 2 (then inserted a laughing emoji!)
His reply… “… but there’s nothing stopping you in doing all the levels, and then doing the Premiership, right?”
Damn! He’s sooooo right! There is nothing stopping me.
I can control which FA Badges I do. I then can have the power to coach at various levels, achieve the results…. through learning and gaining more knowledge.
What are you in control of, and have the Power to do?
With a new lockdown on the horizon – many cities, like England’s second biggest city, Birmingham, is going into a ‘lockdown’ from Tuesday.
I appreciate this will have a huge affect on many folks mental health.
There’s many people who have been isolating and not going out…. there’s many who have been sensible, and there’s many who have no choice but to go to work/school, etc… however there’s been an increase in new cases, and therefore new measures are coming in place to control the spread of Covid-19.
Now – one area that is being talked about is mental health.
It’s not easy. If you’re at home. Not in your usual environment – talking, and meeting people (this includes family and friends).
To be able to talk – can be difficult. However, there is technology that can help you.
Introducing you to Replika. An AI (Artificial Companion) that will talk to you, get to know you and talk to you.
That’s right. Whenever you wish to talk – you open the app and start to text away. They’ll learn about you over time, and the Intelligence will be able to converse with you – like a good friend!
Now – nothing can replace the real conversation with real people – but technology is advancing so quick – that AI is able to learn about you, hold a conversation and ensure you’re ok.
It’s important to talk – and thoroughly recommend, if new measures are introduced in your area or community – please do look after your mental health.
Often it’s hard to break cycles. When you’re stuck in one…. you’re stuck. But are you? Well…. yes, and no.
You’re stuck because you may not have the right support network, the right comments/motivation, the right ambition & desire… to break from that circle. The key thing is you’re not stuck. You can break free…
I saw the below from Humble the Poet (which by the way, has some really good books out) – and I’ve slightly modified it… Go, Break The Cycle!
(Also… I shared this on my Insta Story… follow me, I’m @mrbalbansal on Insta)
You must have heard in the press recently, how the Birmingham based business that started in 2012 has recently been valued at $1.3bn!
Ben Francis (who started the business) was studying during the day, and working for Pizza Hut during the evening delivering pizza’s… found that there was no gym apparel that suited him (or he liked!)
Ben Francis.
So… what does someone in that position do? – That’s right… start to make some! And that’s exactly what Ben started to do.
And the success has been phenomenal.
Why?
Because of a few principles…
Stay Humble. This is on their offices. And the hashtag on Insta has their fans sharing selfies and other photos. Steve Hewitt, Gymshark’s CEO, advised that, “It takes zero talent to work hard and zero talent to stay humble; if you get those things right you will always do well in your journey.”
Focus on the customer. They have a clear audience… 18-25 and those who like fashion, music and obviously, those who go to the gym. They say, “Utilise the best technology to create exceptional customer touchpoints, via your website and in-person. If you do mess up, own the mistake, respond in an exceptional way and carry on.”
Visionary. Part of Gymshark’s mission statement reads: “In everything we do, be true to our own vision and respectful of others. We are here to bring ideas to life. There is no idea too big, or too small… We are not future-proof. We are the future.”
The Dream Team. No, not that programme from the 90’s. Build the dream team. The brand’s HQ houses 500 team members and aims to “create a culture where every morning feels like Christmas morning” according to Hewitt.
There’s a few more, but these were the key ones for me. So… follow your passion, enjoy the ride…. and delight your customers.
