Measure at your peril

Compared to what is a well-worn riff by Seth Godin. Wittgenstein’s ruler is an idea, popularised by Nassim Taleb, that reminds us to pay attention…

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Aug 05, 2026
What would you do?

A recent poll by YouGov asked people: If you had the choice, would you take £50k, no questions asked, or take the chance to win…

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Aug 03, 2026
In practice

Coach education providers want coaches who know what they’re doing. Or, more precisely, coaches who can pick up jobs — because that’s good reading for…

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Aug 02, 2026
Barefoot walking

I’ve taken to barefoot walking recently. Feeling the ground at my feet — whether it’s dry, damp, or coarse. Noticing  The wind, the sun, the…

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Jul 31, 2026
Ducks don’t do rows!

This week I’ve been trying to access online accounts, find old paperwork, and generally get my ducks in a row, only I can’t find half…

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Jul 27, 2026
Stuck in the middle with you

I recently found myself in a conversation with someone who, I later realised, was saying one thing to me and something else entirely to someone…

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Jul 22, 2026
Gradually, then suddenly

Ernest Hemingway writes in The Sun Also Rises: “How did you go bankrupt?” Bill asked. “Two ways,” Mike said. “Gradually and then suddenly.” This week…

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Jun 29, 2026