Monthly Archives: June 2011

How to know when not to listen

Tweet Tell others that you want to start your own business. Don’t be surprised when more people than you thought advise against such action. Regardless of the state of the economy, there is little doubt that the UK (and most, … Continue reading

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Your need to achieve is greater than ewe think

Tweet Leeds station, 11.35pm. It’s a dark, cold November evening. The last train to York departed 5 minutes before my train from Huddersfield arrived. But for the night-time usuals I’m on my own, frustrated and penniless. What next? Impatience is … Continue reading

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Beware the devil of self-importance

Tweet As I climbed the tank crane’s 10 foot ladder to access the driver’s cab I knew this wasn’t going to be a typical hitchhiking experience. The day was warm and I was heading to the south coast via Oxfordshire. … Continue reading

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