I tell everyone that this is work, we know it isn't, not really
Reading Time: 3 minutesSitting in a Tapas bar in Sitges in September, the thud of explosions outside made me put down the ice cold Estrella and take a look. There’s a well known phrase, invented by Chase Jarvis, that the Best Camera is the one you have in your hand when you need to shoot something. Tonight, it
Reading Time: 3 minutesI love TED talks. In this age of politicians shouting, D List celebs on reality TV shows, endless repeats on rose tinted Gold channels, there’e something very satisfying about being able to listen to a presenter talk with clarity on an interesting subject for ten or fifteen minutes. So this talk by Dr Cal Newport
Reading Time: 2 minutesI originally wrote this at the beginning of this year. Then I decided to shelve it as I felt I was commenting on someone’s misery and the fresh grief of those left behind. And yet now I hear of it happening again, just a few miles from where I live. A young man with a
Reading Time: 6 minutesI met Nile Wilson this week. I’ll be honest here, even when he told me his name, I had no real idea who he was. It turns out when I checked out the guys social media stats, complete with his haul of Commonwealth Games medals and Olympic Gymnast status, I realised that this was my
Reading Time: 5 minutesHere’s a thought I’ve struggled to articulate. That’s pretty unusual for me, as I can generally find a moment of inspiration that lets me open the door on most of my thoughts and sends me to a keyboard to capture the words at the most unusual of moments. What do I find objectionable about the
Reading Time: 4 minutesSunday morning is hard today. She’s not here. My dog is gone. Yesterday, I made the journey that anyone who has a dog will always dread. The final trip to the vet that you know at the outset will see you returning home alone. So as I write this, with red eyes, it’s quite early
Reading Time: 7 minutesWe’ve all had it. As a professional writer, sometimes I’m asked to write about topics that may not be the most enthralling. Most times, I write about things Im’ passionate about – both hates and loves. That passion inspires me when I open up the MacBook. Curing writer’s block is not often a problem for
Reading Time: 3 minutesCreating content for social media channels is hard sometimes. Even people who’ve been on social media for years sometimes struggle to find the time to create good articles. I am guilty of that myself sometimes and by now, I really should know better. So it’s tempting to sign up for an automated service that promises
Reading Time: 5 minutesCreating great content can be hard. I have regular discussions with business owners who understand the value of blogging and online content marketing. They are enthusiastic about the value it can bring, but also cautious. Because the one thing everyone, without exception, says is “We will never find that many things to write about.” Followed
Reading Time: 3 minutesA rather insightful article on the Mastering Photography website highlighted the impact of images with converging lines in photography. The article by Richard Gray was principally covering what makes people ‘like’ Instagram images and one of the things that stood out was that images depicting converging lines were amongst the most popular. As a trainee
Reading Time: 3 minutesLooking back on my early experiences in selling and the automotive industry, I realise now just how fortunate I was. My first full time job in trainee car sales way back was a gentle introduction to the ethos of building relationships with customers that ensure not just a sale, but continued repeat business. The dealership
Reading Time: 6 minutesLast summer marked the 100th Anniversary of the start of the Battle of the Somme in Europe. On 1st July 1916, the Allies began an offensive that saw more than 19,000 men killed on the first day. As part of the commemorations, I travelled to northern France with The Yorkshire Air Museum. They were asked