Entries by John Mulvey

Habits

Habits.  This is not the first time I’ve mentioned habits and I thought it appropriate to revisit because of the daily changes to procedure for each and every one of us. One of my favourite writers was Stephen Covey, who died a few years ago leaving a legacy of positive thoughts for proactivity. His leadership […]

HAPPINESS

Something that the majority of people search for! It’s often illusory for the majority, because many of us have been led to believe that working hard forms the basis for success and automatic pleasure. Working hard is not to be discounted, but it doesn’t necessarily guarantee satisfaction. I read a book by Shawn Achor some […]

Get a Move on!

Motivation moves people! It provides you and I with a reason to act, to do and to be. You may be in a position where you would like a person or a group of people to perform in a particular way. Motivation therefore should not be confused with manipulation. There is a difference and a […]

Moving On!

Moving on! In my last missive I mentioned providing instant pleasure then moving on, which had become the success revival of the film industry all those years ago. It rings true to this day and television programmes are certainly no exception with countless episodes of popular topics being not only repeated, but also following on […]

Stepping Stones

Stepping Stones Every step we take and ‘selling’ oneself is so important for advancement. How we go about the process can determine whether we arrive at a beneficial place that is satisfactory as we travel along our chosen road. And, it is imperative to believe that it is by choice we elect to go on […]

Your Real Business

Some people have entrepreneurial ideas without back up or support. Being aware of the Feast or Famine Syndrome is a good start, although I call it the Loneliness of the Long-Distance Runner of a business. If you’re like me, then you could fall into the trap of having entrepreneurial ideas without back up or support.

Creating Business Success

Despite modern technology, and there’s plenty to think about, some things don’t change. Whether using a mobile phone, sending messages, email or any other of the many modern-day apps, courtesy costs nothing!

Step by Step

I wrote about stepping stones recently and this is a follow up to keep interested readers on track. The first step is to write down your intentions and keep them by your bed at night. Whatever you would like to achieve or aspire to is more powerful in written form. Reading the written word regarding […]

Stepping Stones

Every step we take and ‘selling’ oneself is so important for advancement. How we go about the process can determine whether we arrive at a beneficial place that is satisfactory as we travel along our chosen road. And, it is imperative to believe that it is by choice we elect to go on our way. […]

Make Things Happen

I believe that there are three types of people in our world: those who wonder what happened; those who watch what happens and those who make things happen. Have you ever considered into which category you might fit? Aldous Huxley, an English author who wrote, ‘Brave New World,’ which was about an imaginary place where […]