The Tools of Excellence: 14: The Beanie

Man is a generalist. No harm in that: he/she is remarkably adept at adapting and to enhance this process has created a batch of tools which allows him/her to perform to the highest levels.

When push comes to shove, what are the essential Tools of Excellence?

14: The Beanie

For the brain to do its best work it needs to be kept at a perfect temperature. Too hot or too cold, distraction comes into play followed by discomfort as the brain nags us to restore perfect operating conditions.

Have a beanie to hand. In wool they are warm and adjustable. Pulled well down they will help any writer cope in their chilly garret. As momentum is built and a decent dawn is revealed the hat can be pushed back and and a cooled forehead allowed to imagine.

Later as we walk on the beach, switch to one in cotton. A burnt neck is avoided but those rays can be enjoyed.

The Excellence Kit-Bag so far:

1: Notebook & pen   2: The Play-list   3: The Single-gear bike   4: The Compass   5: The Wall Planner

6: The Skipping Rope   7: The Stop-Watch.   8: The Coffee Grinder & French Press   9: An Empty Room

10: The Swiss Army Knife   11: The Personal Mantra  12. The Personal Calculator

13: The Back of an Envelope    14: The Beanie