17th February 2015
“Hi, my name is Chris, and I am an overthinker.”
I’ve been overthinking things for the last couple of weeks. I’ve convinced myself that thinking about getting stuff done is the same as actually getting stuff done.
It isn’t. Not even close.
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16th January 2015
Today, we’re going to play a little game…
I want you to imagine you’re a scientist, and you’ve been tasked with producing the best possible cure for a deadly disease. You have a big budget, a fully-equipped laboratory and a lifetime of research ahead of you.
What do you do?
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10th December 2014
Today, Malala Yousefzai – the Pakistani girl who was shot in the head by the Taliban for having the temerity to go to school – receives her Nobel Peace Prize. In a ceremony presided over by King Harald V of Norway, she becomes the youngest ever recipient of the award.
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11th November 2014
When faced with a setback, do you:
- a) Throw in the towel?
- b) Step back and regroup?
- c) Redouble your efforts?
The trouble is, any one of these options can be the ‘right’ solution in any given scenario. We’ve all faced situations where we honestly didn’t know what to do for the best. You will only ever know in hindsight (if ever).
The good news is, with any setback, and with any action you choose to take, comes the opportunity for learning.
17th October 2014
A wonderfully heart-warming and inspirational three minute video for your Friday afternoon. Kid President thinks we all need a pep talk… and I think I agree!
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