It was only a few months ago that I had a presentation with only a handful of people in attendance. Not a problem as I stopped worrying about the numbers attending many years ago. However, nothing feels better than having a standing room only full of men and some women waiting to hear one of my presentations. The last presentation I had two weeks ago was one of those. The chairs soon ran out and there were nearly as many men standing as sitting.Read More »
124. Time

Well hello again.
It’s been a while. I have been busy as per usual but other than these stories I am about to share with you it’s been pretty much uneventful. I have two stories for you, both related to talks and the good old topic of time.
123. Is Stubbornness Kryponite or A Superpower?

Well, hello.
I am now living on my own in sunny south London and I have to say I didn’t know how I was going to feel but I am thriving. The peace and solitude are amazing. I did fear at one stage I would be lonely but that has never materialised and is not going to. In fact, I don’t have enough hours in the day to complete all that I need to. The only noise I hear is the fridge occasionally burping refrigerant and the humming of the dehumidifier.Read More »
122. When Life Gives You Rum

It’s amazing the difference a few months can make.
Life is pretty good.
I have just finished a series of prostate cancer talks at a group of surgeries overseen by Danelle. Four words that don’t normally go together with anything I do. Rewarding and almost uneventful, would describe them. They were well attended, and the feedback was moving, thankful and encouraging. I really enjoyed doing them. There was no more ‘arguments’ or should I say vocal differences of opinion unlike the first talk that I did.Read More »