EP35 - On ideas
On not implementing ideas and being jealous of those who steal, or actually implement your idea. I've neen through it. We all have. Here is aa way to deal with it. From my blog series here
11 Mars 20205min
EP34 - On tough decisions, firing someone.
Today I was tested. I had to fire someone who was fast becoming a friend. The person was doing a good job, and I liked him, but the business conditions had changed so dramatically that it made it diff...
7 Mars 20203min
EP33 - What's the hidden cost?
What does it cost to buy something? Sure there is the monetary consideration. A croissant cost you a couple of dollars. A car might cost me tens or even hundreds of thousands of dollars. I know with a...
4 Mars 20204min
EP32 - What distinguishes us as humans?
What does it mean to be human? What does it mean to be uniquely human? Stoic philosophy dictates that we should live a virtuous life, that is, our most excellent life, being our most excellent self. T...
2 Mars 20205min
EP31 - Is satisfactory enough?
“How’s your day going?” “Yeah OK thanks.” Does this mean you’re happy? Happiness is the goal for many of us. We’d rather be happy than sad. Are you happy with your new job? Yeah, I’m happy with my new...
1 Mars 20206min
EP30 - Is turbulence bad?
Sometimes we just have to switch off. Sitting on a plane, bus or car gives us a chance to stop. Despite going 900km an hour, a plane gives me solitude. A plane gives me a reason to stop. I can’t get ...
27 Feb 20204min
EP29 - How do you define success?
This longer podcast recording is from an interview I did with Warwick Merry from the Get More Success podcast. Unit we talk about what it's like to run a company with 50,000 contractors over multiple ...
24 Feb 202029min
EP28 - Why be stoic?
What has the stoic way taught me? Calmness, strength, and a practical way to live my best life. My life philosophy is the same. It’s reading and doing. I respect wisdom which has survived thousands of...
23 Feb 20207min
