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  • Why Not Everyone Can (or Should) Be a Startup Entrepreneur

    The startup world is often glamourised through success stories of founders who turned brilliant ideas into billion-dollar companies. These narratives have created a cultural zeitgeist where entrepreneurship is portrayed as the ultimate career path. However, the reality is far more nuanced. While entrepreneurship can be rewarding, it’s not a path suited for everyone – nor…

  • Approaching Work as a Service: The Productivity Paradigm Shift

    When we think about productivity, we often focus on tools, techniques, and time management. But there’s a fundamental mindset shift that can transform your effectiveness: approaching your work as a service. This perspective changes how you view your contributions, priorities, and even your definition of success. Rather than seeing work as a series of tasks…

  • Why Everyone Should Leverage AI for Productivity

    I took my first tentative steps towards using AI in 2024 when the use cases and power of ChatGPT started to gain real traction and recognition. I’ve never really wanted to be an early adopter of anything, but the rapid pace of AI development and the opportunities it opens up have changed my attitude. In…

  • From Idea to Action: Launching Your Concept Without Overcomplication

    In today’s fast-paced world, many brilliant ideas never see the light of day because people get caught in the trap of perfectionism and overplanning. Often, great solutions to common problems take so long to get off the ground, the original problem has either gone away or an alternative solution has become available. This simple guide…

  • Thinking Outside the Box: A Creative Approach to Problem-Solving

    What is “Out of the Box” Thinking? Thinking outside of the box is a concept that is regularly referred to in business circles. It’s a phrase that’s been around for a long time, but how many of us actually know what it means, or how to practice it? “Out of the box” thinking, also known…

  • Computers used in the Classic Dallas TV Series

    Computers used in the Classic Dallas TV Series

    Ewing Oil Computerised in 1982 Earlier this year I began watching the classic TV series, Dallas, which ran from 1978 to 1991. I don’t recall what made me look, but I discovered all 357 episodes on Apple TV, and committed myself to a new daily routine of watching one over breakfast each day. During the…