Posts Tagged ‘change’

Why financial planning is not common sense

And why that’s a good thing!

Mencken. Clear, simple and wrong. Paul Claireaux

Why financial planning is not common sense

And why that’s a good thing!

A 10 to 15-minute read – depending on your speed. Most of us look for common-sense answers to various questions in life. In this Insight, we’ll explore why that is often a bad idea, particularly when it comes to money. Common-sense answers to common and simple questions are helpful. But with complex questions (like making…

Well-being is a skill

and we can enhance it, quickly in some areas.

Elements of your well-being

Well-being is a skill

and we can enhance it, quickly in some areas.

A few years ago, (Sept 2015) I had the pleasure of a trip to a London Theatre to hear experts present their research on well-being – and discuss what it means with the Dalai Lama.

Do you really need a coach?

and are they worth paying for?

Hemingway. Most people never listen. Paul Claireaux

Do you really need a coach?

and are they worth paying for?

I love that quote, don’t you? How many people do you know who really listen to you? And how many of those are able to give you informed feedback; Insights, Ideas and tools you can use ?

Seven ways to achieve more

Without working yourself into the ground

7 ways to achieve more. Paul Claireaux

Seven ways to achieve more

Without working yourself into the ground

Many of us want to achieve more of our big life goals, but the truth is that most goals are never achieved. And most New Year’s resolutions fail too! So, let’s look at why this is, and explore how you could achieve more of yours.

Change three words you use each day

and transform your life for the better

Change three words to transform your life

Change three words you use each day

and transform your life for the better

During these extraordinary times, it’s easy to feel pressured (by others or ourselves) to do more of those things that we think we ‘should’ be doing. But that way of thinking doesn’t really help us to ‘achieve more’ at the best of times and it certainly won’t help now. So, let’s explore a different (and…

Would you dance with a ‘lone nut’ ?

And encourage others to join a NEW movement

Twain, pause and reflect. Paul Claireaux

Would you dance with a ‘lone nut’ ?

And encourage others to join a NEW movement

If you’re anything like me, you’ll know that being different can be tough sometimes. It’s often easier to stick with the majority. That’s not to say I go looking for arguments, but I like solving problems and finding ways to improve things. And not everyone’s up for the challenges that result!

Start with why but…

don't forget what, when, how, where and who

Start with why but...

Start with why but…

don't forget what, when, how, where and who

A great many business and marketing consultants have fallen in love with Simon Sinek and his book, ‘Start with why’… but not everyone is that keen on Sinek’s ideas, and here’s why!

Achieve more of what you want

Simply by changing one word you use

Achieve more of what you want

Simply by changing one word you use

We’ve already seen how most people fail on most of their personal goals and explored seven ways to help you achieve more of yours. Here, I just want to share one of the most powerful ideas I’ve ever found for getting more done.

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