The Other Side of the Table
This year I am Vice-President of the Entrepreneurs Society at University and this week we have been recruiting new exec members. All society exec members are voted into their position by the society members, however being such a large society, we naturally receive lots of applications for multiple roles….
Doing the Simple Things Well
How do you get ahead? In sport, school, business âis there a secret formula? Is it about thinking outside of the box? Is it about thinking ahead and âpredictingâ the future? Do you need the ability to think differently to out-think your opponent, develop a new theory or invent…
Being Seen Online
It seems every company now has to have a website, social media presence, blogs and maybe even a periscope account. It all takes work and sometimes for very little reward. When it comes to having an online presence, it isnât about working hard, itâs about working smart. Improving your…
Five Tips for Your First Year at University
Last June I posted a blog about my first year at university and what it taught me. The post was very well received and so now Iâm back for my second year, I thought Iâd follow up â what advice would I give to a first year? 1 â…
What is the greatest question of all?
According to entrepreneur and venture capitalist, Yuri Milner, it is; âAre we alone?â He expanded on this during an interview at the recent TechCrunch âDisruptâ conference. This talk about space has come at a convenient time for me. I recently visited the Kennedy Space Centre whilst on holiday in…
Thank God It’s Monday
Once again, I write this whilst 40,000 feet in the air. This blog has been inspired by a single picture, sent to me recently by a friend. Loathing Monday is all too common. It is so common that people will loath it before they know why! “Monday is not…
What are your aspirations?
At the time of writing this, I am nearly 40,000 feet in the air and looking forward to a week of American sun, trying to not burn! In this post, I want to do something a little different. When I write, I try to reflect on something that has…
Work for Experience. Not Money.
Today marks the end of my summer work placement. Over the past six weeks I have worked on a number of tasks, testing my knowledge from university and helping me to think logically and creatively. Yes, this was a paid placement, however it is the value that the work…
Be Ready to Pivot
You think of and start working on an idea. Itâs your baby, of course you love it and think it is perfect. It can be hard to see any faults and if you do, youâre sure you have a solution. However, chances are, your idea can be improved. Look…
Motivation Isn’t Hard To Find
âI just canât find any motivationâ is NOT an excuse for poor performance. Motivation comes from within. You either make it or change what youâre doing. How weâre motivated has evolved. The traditional techniques of carrots and sticks from âMotivation 2.0â no longer work. We now crave Autonomy, Mastery and…