Master the basics

By Andy Warhol By Vincent Van Gogh By Jackson Pollock By Pablo Picasso Master the BasicsMaster the basics, then you have the reference and skills to push to the edge of creativity. Thank you for taking the time to read this post, I hope you enjoyed it. If you found it interesting please consider following … Continue reading Master the basics →

Problem Solving & Decision Making – Framing and finding the middle

Part 1 How was the movie? Good or bad? Should we tender for that project? Yes or No? Should I hire someone else? What colour should our logo be, blue or green? When should we launch our new product? Decisions are damn hard. We have to make so many as well. As you go about … Continue reading Problem Solving & Decision Making – Framing and finding the middle →

You deliver

You don't panic You move smooth You're balanced You're assertive You're considered You're honest - you say when something can't be done . You're on time You have discipline You know you can outwork them You have grit You lean in . You don't complain You practice You make mistakes You learn You're friendly . … Continue reading You deliver →

Your Brain is Tricking You!

OneA few years ago, I decided I wanted to play some more golf. Being a bit of an amateur, I also decided to get a couple of lessons. Among the awkward back breaking stances and (too many) sliced drives, there was one piece of advice given that has always stuck with me. I remember it … Continue reading Your Brain is Tricking You! →

Starting a Business – Planning – Part 2

Part 2.1Amazon had desks made of doors, which became a symbol of frugality, Facebook connected the world and 'moved fast and broke things', Apple had a famous garage and a visionary founder. These stories are part of who these companies are, part of their narrative, their origin, their mythology. Part 2.2There are likely one hundred … Continue reading Starting a Business – Planning – Part 2 →

Starting a Business – Planning – Part 1

Apologies for not posting in over a week, this post took multiple re-writes before I was happy in the way I was articulating my thoughts. It is a 3 part series, here is Part 1; Part 1.1No one can predict the future with any certainty. Why? Part 1.2France won the World Cup. Mbappe's speed and … Continue reading Starting a Business – Planning – Part 1 →

About this blog

I wanted to expand slightly on my first post that was loosely about the blog. I will also add it as an about page on the Blue Beagle site. Here goes; I am fairly private in my thoughts. I prefer to talk about the other person in a conversation. Writing this blog is actually pretty … Continue reading About this blog →

Aim High

Part 1Every morning I look at my to do list, I give myself a couple of easy ones to start, warms me into the day, makes me feel good. The days I'm most effective I tackle the hard things first, the item that makes me uncomfortable just reading it. When I do that, it makes … Continue reading Aim High →

Ideas

I'm not sure I have ever had an original idea. Come to think of it, I'm not sure many have people actually have. The good ones certainly are rare. All ideas originate somewhere, how many truly unique ideas are there? Part 1 We are always building on what has come before us. I believe that … Continue reading Ideas →