The last 12 months has given us so much time for reflection that many people are asking themselves, “is there another way?” Many of us have been forced to stop on our little hamster wheels (even if it was just for a minute) and wondered if the pace we were going at, (or what we’re actually doing) mattered anymore. Maybe the dream you started chasing when you were twenty-one is not the one you actually want today. You’re looking in the mirror and at 48 realizing that maybe it

No sex please, we’re British… Despite Covid-19, and the rise of Tinder, Bumble, E-Harmony, Match, etc. and even FB and Instagram becoming unofficial “hook up” sites (Yes, they are!!), is it really the case that we’re now so busy swiping up, swiping down, swiping left, swiping right, liking, unliking, woofing, meowing, chatting (then ghosting) that we’ve become so mentally exhausted and distracted that we’d rather sit down and watch Antiques Road Show than have sex? Researcher

Curious things tend to happen to me. One of the great benefits of driving a vintage Mercedes-Benz is; it opens up a number of different conversations (if you’re open to them). These tend to happen mostly at gas stations. This particular Sunday I was driving on fumes because I had waited just a tad-too-long to refuel and found myself drawn into a station I’d rarely use – As I started to fill her up, a masked gentleman approached me... It wasn't someone asking for money or some

For many, this is definitely the time to look at the previous 12 months and take stock or reflect on all we’ve achieved. With introspection often comes regret, we regret the things we didn't do, the opportunities we didn't take and the people and places we didn't see. I firmly believe we can learn from our regrets. We can build upon them. We can look at what worked for us, why we made the choices we made and make a plan with alternative actions which could offer a potential t

When I started my business, I made a decision to set boundaries immediately. I was completely committed to succeeding and recognized that in order be as productive as possible, I'd need some downtime. One of the boundaries I enforced — never to work on a Sunday. Otherwise, I was reachable anytime. I was prepared to work whenever and wherever I had to. If it was 7 AM, 12 PM or 12 AM during the week, I’d interact with you. Organize an international call at 2 AM — I was on it. I

The testosterone is running high, especially in the designer gyms of West Hollywood. It's Summer and everyone's fasting, tanning or detoxing for the ubiquitous pool party, a predictable trip to Mykonos or that hot weekend circuit in Palm Springs. There's an edgy energy in the gym and this is the habitat I find myself working out in, amongst the most beautiful and brawny in The Land of Make Believe. In all seriousness, I must confess, that since joining my designer gym, I’ve c

A business mentor can be an invaluable asset when it comes to nurturing and growing your company. With it comes years of experience and a sounding board to help guide you towards your goals while steering you away from the all too typical mistakes that plague all businesses getting off the ground. We’re going to discuss how to find a mentor that best matches your direction and in the long run will help your business flourish. IDENTIFY YOUR NEEDS The first step to finding the

One of the biggest benefits of success is getting to mix with, meet and spend time with successful and interesting people as we vibrate on a similar level. They throw away tips on how to be excellent all the time, like confetti at a wedding, often being aware they’re doing it. They say if you hang around successful people, your own success level is raised. This is because you become the average of the 5 people you spend the most time with (and that's a sobering thought). I lo

As I write this, I’m observing my fellow diners who are buried in their cell phones. The couple, sitting to my right, seems to be on their date night, but haven’t said a word to each other in about ten minutes because they’re consumed by their apps. Is the art of conversation dead? Why would you go on your date night and sit opposite someone you love in utter silence whilst on your apps looking for love and attention from a complete stranger in a virtual world. You, like me p