The 25 Essential Tools of Excellence (v2), 20: 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?

20: 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 emerge.

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

The Excellence Kit-Bag so far:

1: The Wall and A Ball

2: The Play List

3: The Back of an Envelope

4: Perfect Coffee

5: The Stop Watch

6: The Skipping Rope

7: Trail-Mix

8: The Treasured Note/Photo

9: The Swiss Army Knife

10: The Compass

11: The Wall Planner

12: Two Short, Intersecting Lines.

13: The Camera on your Phone

14: The Steel Water Bottle

15: The Flight Deck

16: The Propelling Pencil

17: The Vegetable Steamer

18: The Pause

Bonus: How To be Brilliant.