Nicholas Bate

May Redux 15

1. But 101
2. Zero Hero 7
3. Just sign here.
4. Why It's Easier Than You Think
5. The Only Map You Will Ever Need
6. 7 Stages of Life
7. Compass > Clock.
8. Don't Wait 7
9. Real Grit 101
10. It's More Than Just Toothpaste
11. She knew...
12. Paradoxical Productivity so far
13. Do What You Want is shipping
14. Reading x Writing
15. It's There...

Bonus 1: January Redux

Bonus 2: February Redux

Bonus 3: March Redux

Bonus 4: April Redux

Renaissance Thinker Cultural Offering

and the verbs you need for the life you seek.

Paradoxical Productivity. Number 13

Know Your Rhythm

Sometimes doing e-mail first when you get into the office is the worst thing you can do. Processing e-mail is often mechanical whereas at that time your thinking is at its best. Early: think, create and solve. Do e-mail, routine team meetings and conference calls later on. Know and follow your rhythm rather than just the Siren's call of pure urgency.

Bonus 1: Professionalism101

Bonus 2: Brilliant at the Basics of Business 100

For Those Of You Celebrating The Queen's Jubilee This Weekend

who need a quiet moment with a great thriller (amazon.co.uk links):

R J Ellory: A Dark & Broken Heart. Ellory gets better and better. And he was always really, really good. Marvel at a gripping story, acute observation and marvellous plot, right until the last full stop/period.

Tom Franklin: Crooked Letter, Crooked Letter. Literary, atmospheric, thoughtful. Different to Ellory but as skilled.

Do What You Want: 100 Sound Bites From the book, Number 27

'...while employed, notice what provides the real satisfaction of work. And build upon that'

Do What You Want: How To Create A Career You Will Love, the book, now shipping. "it gives the reader inspiration and plenty of useful advice on what is needed to create a lasting change; every point Nicholas Bate raises is illustrated by many practical case studies and underpinned by his own experience as consultant and coach. The book is written in a clear, understandable language, without unnecessary management-speak so that even very complex matters appear simple and even the boldest career decisions Bate writes about seem absolutely feasible."

There's Lonely

and there's lonely.

Mmmm

Unplugged And

off the grid for a few days. Thank you for reading. Thank you to those who drop a note. Thank you to those who support my books. Thanks to those who spread the word in particular amazing hard-working fellow bloggers.

Fearless Friday 1: TotalImmersion101

Sometimes you realise that if you just woke up and were bold, had real grit, perhaps things would become refreshingly different. After all, the totally tangible truths are simply priceless and remind you that whetever it takes in a Brave New World, there is no conspiracy maybe just simply one doppio espresso too many. After all, you say you want a revolution.  So be a superhero and realise that life is good. What if you were fearless and knew that you could solve any problem that you had? Reinvent. Be outrageous. Be professional. Genius often starts with quick wins, certainly avoiding nonsense, taking time to reflect, seeking answers and knowing what is to be done. Set your compass, do it and boost your productivity and hence wellness and hence creativity. Think Beatles, think Blue Jeans, less PowerPoint. Write and be different. Grab your freedom and travel. Less marketing, more relaxing.

• Bonus 1: Kurt and his team offer you free, amazing posters.
• Bonus 2: BeBold101 the mini-book. Professionalism101 the mini-book

 

Fearless Friday 2: You Know You Are Truly Fearless

when you can wear a cord jacket and get away with it.