Tuesday 24 January 2012

Captain's Log #3403 - Surfing

If your ambition is to surf on the highest wave off the coast of Hawaii - the decision takes seconds - the implementation ages (as is so often the case).

Here comes the beef. You got to take lessons. You have to get a board. A big one first, for beginners, a smaller one later, as you get better. You gotta get a wet suit (well, at least if you live in England). You got to practice and practice and practice some more.

Then, when you are an accomplished surfer, get your ticket to Hawaii - do your research, find that important beach where the giant waves occur.

Go to the beach. And if you are unlucky the big ones won't appear, but if you are lucky they will and you will fulfil your ambition.

However, of course, if you haven't done any of the other things (get a board, practice, wet suit etc) there is no point turning up at the beach.

And that my friend is my philosophy on working life.

Cheerio from Buenos Aires

(no pictures though, got my camera nicked)

Friday 6 January 2012

Captain's Log #3395 - On new year's resolutions

Don't make them. How does it go? "The way to hell is paved with good intentions!"

Instead, use the time to reflect a little. Do you still live the dream? Are you still true to your values? What is your say / do ratio?

Maybe a small adjustment here and there will do the trick and sometimes we all need to look further than our daily inbox.

Happy New Year M.