by John Drury | Nov 26, 2024 | Contentment, Mindset, Personal Growth, Planning, Rhythm of Life, Self Leadership, Small Business, values, wellbeing
I believe there are 3 main currencies that we all use every day: money, time, and energy. Back in the 20th Century the main currency people used was money. The first half of the 20th Century was a write-off. We had two devastating world wars (1914- 1918 and...
by John Drury | Sep 4, 2024 | Finishing Well, Personal Growth, Rhythm of Life, Self Leadership, Small Business, wellbeing
The right to disconnect On August 26, 2024, ‘The Right to Disconnect Legislation’ came into force across Australia. Basically, this means that employees are no longer expected to respond to work calls or emails outside of their scheduled working hours – “unless that...
by John Drury | Aug 13, 2024 | Finishing Well, Mindset, Personal Growth, Rhythm of Life, Self Leadership, wellbeing
A tale of two political leaders Ronald Reagan was the 40th President of the United States from 1981 – 1989. He presided over the ending of the Cold War and the dismantling of the Berlin Wall. He was strong and principled and like all politicians, had many political...
by John Drury | Jul 8, 2024 | Finishing Well, Lockdown, Personal Growth, Rhythm of Life, values, wellbeing
I flew to the Gold Coast recently to watch my daughter compete in the National Masters Weightlifting Championships. In the Uber from the airport, the driver was a 55-year-old retired businessman. He had worked hard, made enough money to retire, and taken the big step...
by John Drury | May 7, 2024 | Finishing Well, Personal Growth, Rhythm of Life, Self Leadership, wellbeing
A business can become a chain around your neck if you hold on to it too long. Many business owners do not prepare their exit well. Like many aging couples who resist any suggestion to sell their home, downsize, or move into an aged care independent living facility. So...
by John Drury | Apr 8, 2024 | Mindset, Personal Growth, Planning, Rhythm of Life, Self Leadership
A business year is a bit like building a house This year my wife and I purchased an investment property and are building a duplex off the plan in SE Perth. We are watching from afar as the land has been cleared, the slab has been laid and the frame is about to go up....
