Nicholas Bate

Being the Best

Back in stock.

Wednesday Catch-Up, 36

1. 25 Mini Standards.
2. The Writing Primer.
3. Bram, A Spy Story is now out; a story of coming of age, of Queen and country and the origins of Covid-19. “Once you start reading this book, it’s difficult to put down. Initially, you are immersed in the delights of Oxford academia, only to then be exposed to the starkness and brutality of Moscow during the Cold War. Bram, a brilliant Oxford chemist, turns spy whose mission is to save the world from a highly dangerous and ubiquitous threat. This book is characterised by most of the attributes of a good spy story with action, heroic exploits by a larger-than-life protagonist and a strong plot. Well worth a read.”
   
4. How to Start your Very Own Business.
5. Instant Productivity.
6. Seven choices.
7. 22 Essentials.
8. How to Create your Home Office.
9. plus The Start Up Myths
10. Stay STRONG
11. Crazy Bold Experiments
12. Just say NO to PPT
13. The Marketing Primer.
14. Being the Best version of you, the book, back in stock.
15. Redundancy
16. Hunter-Gatherer 21C
17. Tackling Stress.
18. Manage that career
19. Be Bold 101
20. You still haven’t read Being The Best?! 
21. Things They Don’t Teach at Business School
22. the secrets of success
23. Life Tips 101
24. Zen & Art of Cubicle Freedom
25. Carnage At Kodak
26. The Very Best Drugs You Need
27. Billions of Light Years Away In Another Galaxy
28. 22 Routes To Your Non Fiction Book
29. Lists For The Life You Love
30. How To Lessen E-Mail Pain
31. Professionalism 101
32. 21 Ways to Improve your Zoom Conference Call.
33. Productivity Primer
34. 101, redux
35. The Basic Basics.
36. Not a single one made the NYT best-seller list. 

On Writing, 71

It’s possible your suspicions are correct and the book that you are currently creating is not that good. That doesn’t mean you don’t have an excellent novel within you.

The answer always is: write!

In 1954

A hydrogen bomb test was conducted at Bikini Atoll, Paul McCartney met George Harrison on the bus from Speke…..

And Michael Wade’s original kitchen was created. I’m hoping for a few before and after photos……

The Most Powerful Productivity Tips, 49

One of the challenges in the world of productivity is the assumption that we have 100% control over our time. If we do: no excuses for anything less than high effectiveness.

But if our time is very much controlled by others, the most powerful productivity guideline is to discuss with them and ask them for assistance in boosting your productivity. After all it is in their interest.

And those close to the business notice where time is being wasted. 

Sunday Compass, 7

Head in the direction of…

1. Love
2. Effectiveness
3. Profitability
4. Wellness
5. Creativity
6. Music
7. Mountains & Coast

And things will improve. 

Saturday Blank Page, 7

1. The White Page Stared Harshly
2. The Screen Glowed Wickedly
3. Blank
4. Totally, Like, Blank
5. A Pencil Chewed Itself
6. F*ck This
7. Tomorrow's Another Day

Three Novels for the Weekend

Meet Molly: a tale of love, entrepreneurship and the hero’s tale.

Molly and The Isle of Kasta: the sequel: the romance and adventure of island life.

Bram, A Spy Story: a story of coming-of-age, Queen and country and the origins of Covid-19. 

The Rules of Life

Free, handy, downloadable PDF.

Wednesday Catch-Up, 36

1. 25 Mini Standards.
2. The Writing Primer.
3. Bram, A Spy Story is now out; a story of coming of age, of Queen and country and the origins of Covid-19. “Once you start reading this book, it’s difficult to put down. Initially, you are immersed in the delights of Oxford academia, only to then be exposed to the starkness and brutality of Moscow during the Cold War. Bram, a brilliant Oxford chemist, turns spy whose mission is to save the world from a highly dangerous and ubiquitous threat. This book is characterised by most of the attributes of a good spy story with action, heroic exploits by a larger-than-life protagonist and a strong plot. Well worth a read.”
   
4. How to Start your Very Own Business.
5. Instant Productivity.
6. Seven choices.
7. 22 Essentials.
8. How to Create your Home Office.
9. plus The Start Up Myths
10. Stay STRONG
11. Crazy Bold Experiments
12. Just say NO to PPT
13. The Marketing Primer.
14. Being the Best version of you, the book, back in stock.
15. Redundancy
16. Hunter-Gatherer 21C
17. Tackling Stress.
18. Manage that career
19. Be Bold 101
20. You still haven’t read Being The Best?! 
21. Things They Don’t Teach at Business School
22. the secrets of success
23. Life Tips 101
24. Zen & Art of Cubicle Freedom
25. Carnage At Kodak
26. The Very Best Drugs You Need
27. Billions of Light Years Away In Another Galaxy
28. 22 Routes To Your Non Fiction Book
29. Lists For The Life You Love
30. How To Lessen E-Mail Pain
31. Professionalism 101
32. 21 Ways to Improve your Zoom Conference Call.
33. Productivity Primer
34. 101, redux
35. The Basic Basics.
36. Not a single one made the NYT best-seller list.