Nicholas Bate

Many attend trainings

To be reminded. 

On Writing, 17

Work at your characters. Then they’ll come alive.

Then your problems really start. 

Chocolate, 7

1. All you need is love. But a little chocolate now and then doesn't hurt. Charles M Schulz.
2. Choose quality over quantity every time. 
3. Explore the incredible range of new producers whilst avoiding the marketing buzz words, 'single estate' etc.
4. Eat slowly for maximum pleasure. That really is mindfulness.
5. Perfect at a break on a hike with a brew of coffee.
6. Add a few chunks to your trail mix. 
7. Chemically speaking, chocolate really is the world's perfect food. Michael Levine.

Always Helpful, 92

It’s Monday. Work hard but hang on to that sense of humour.

Perfect Day, 7

1. Close to planet Earth.
2. Close to someone who loves you. 
3. The availability of the three dimensions: time (to be), space (to move), energy (to act).
4. A sense of humour enjoyed.
5. Learning and development of expertise. 
6. Skill of hands deployed: cooking, knitting, hiking, building....
7. A problem solved. 

Great Weekend, 7

1. Manage that which is under your control: your effort, your nutrition (mind, body, soul), your choices.
2. Learn to relax about that which is not under your control. The universe has a bigger plan.
3. Become your own expert (on money, food...) by reading original sources. Read deep more by reading shallow less. 
4. One day at a time. Be here now.
5. Spend much more time in nature walking and climbing; it offers huge stability, perspective and the longer view.
6. Walk tall. So much is better than it ever was. So much is really cool. 
7. Surf the craziness with the agility of someone who hates things being too dull.

Something for The Weekend

Meet Molly: masks, malevolence and magic.

A Tale of Love, Intrigue and Downright Dastardliness

A love story, a parable, an adventure. A good read.

“Absolutely loved this book, a great story and apt for today and an inspiration.”

”Great characters. A page turner”

”I was quickly drawn into Molly's story and found myself caring what happened to her.”

“I enjoyed this book so much ... such a great story taking place in current times and this is so accurately described that reader gets immersed totally.”

”This book is a must read. To be savoured

and just out….

Molly and The Isle of Kasta, the sequel. 

New Year, New Leadership, 7

1. A mindset not a job title.
2. A presence not an e-mail.
3. Situational not fixed.
4. A verb not a noun.
5. Assertive not aggressive.
6. A passion not a salary.
7. Everyday not some days.

The Easy-Peasy How to Rationalise

Kit. 

Patrick Rhone

Has books which may well help your plans in 2022.