Brands need heroes. But what they do not need. Is your ego. Precision. Great brands have meaning. And they are built with precision. They…
Suppose a tree fell down, Pooh. When we were underneath it.” Said Piglet. Suppose it didn’t. Said Pooh. After careful thought, Piglet was comforted…
I chatted to Izobel about Food Banks this Christmas. We agreed how lucky we are. Not to have to use them. And Izobel and…
When I look at rubbish online. Facebook. Twitter. Porn. Random videos of people falling over. I can feel myself getting weaker. I can feel…
Chemists played an interesting role in my childhood. Chemists, and the sweets that you could buy there. Because as a very young child in…
I have this other business as I think you know. Called Always Wear Red. Always Wear Red has its own e-newsletter now. Called DOWNTIME.…
Last week. On a cold Wednesday morning. I was sent to the headmaster’s office. At a school that Izobel might move to when she…
He’s 14. You’re feeling nervous, aren’t you, boy? With your quiet voice and impeccable style Don’t ever let them steal your joy And your…
If you run a business. There are two furious battles being fought. The Business Battle. And the Brand Battle. And if you want to…
The most intriguing thing about freedom. Is that it is not free. Craving. Craving more freedom. Is the main reason people explore starting their own…
One morning. When Dougie the Dog awoke. He was unusually tired. Uph! Said Dougie. As he sat upright from his pillow and looked around…
The main reason. That I don’t get around to doing important things. Or that important things can sometimes feel unpleasant to do. Is because…
Take more risks. Loads more. Bigger ones, too. And next year. (And the year after that). Take even more. Even bigger ones. Risk. What…
