If You Had Know Then What You Really, Really Understand Now 12

1. Bullies aren’t just encountered in the school yard, they lurk in corporate corridors, too. The tactics however are the same. Look them in the eye. Never, ever give in.
2. It’s surprising what you can get away with if you just ask.
3. Following your passion is ultimately the only sustainable career route. But-ironically-those passions can evolve from sometimes simply working hard at something we thought we would not enjoy.
4. All the wisdom you need is in a few great books and authors. It’s just locating those most relevant to you as fast as you can.
5. We do kid ourselves. A lot. It’s best not to, though.
6. Numbers are not boring.
7. Nor is Shakespeare.
8. Even for the greatest brains on the planet, physical work is essential. Chop wood, carry water.
9. You wouldn’t have had the extra drink with the cute girl In Firenze.
10. After a while any small print e.g. on pensions, cigarettes and jamon from Spain becomes invisible.
11. You would have purchased more Apple stock.
12. You’d have realised that in business urgent actually means poorly planned, discount means I don’t believe in my product and slide-deck means nightmare at 12 Noon.