Fifteen years past, when they had ridden forth to win a throne, the Lord of Storm’s End had been clean-shaven, clear-eyed, and muscled like a maiden’s fantasy. Six and a half feet tall, he towered over lesser men, and when he donned his armor and the great antlered helmet of his House, he became a [Read more]

Last week we finally got the council permits we need for the renovations we planned for creating extra space for our little girl. We were hoping to have them in February … don’t get me started on our council and planning permits. With just over seven weeks to go until Trish is due, it seems [Read more]

Earlier this week I was attending an antenatal class preparing for the upcoming birth of our little girl. (Less than two months to go!) This week’s class was all about my role as the support person … and I have to say, after watching a few of the videos I’m not too disappointed not to [Read more]

Any project goes through three distinct phases: Start, Persevere & Complete. Typically we are stronger or weaker at different phases. It’s valuable to reflect on which phase you are most comfortable in, and where you need the most help. My wife Trish calls herself a “momentum chick.” In her words, she’s great when she’s going [Read more]

Has it ever struck you as odd that you never see an ad for an ad agency? Why is that? Similarly it’s rare to find a fund manager who invests in their own managed fund. (Don’t get me started on this one.) And more to the point management consultants don’t create their own business plans. [Read more]