by Phil Olley | Feb 13, 2026 | Mindset, Personal development, Points Of Focus, Purpose, Success
It has become customary in some quarters for Friday 13th to be designated “BSE day”- Blame Someone Else day! And it’s an excuse to blame others for all the bad luck and for everything that goes wrong (a number of years ago, online card companies latched onto it...
by Phil Olley | Nov 17, 2025 | Business Growth, Focus, Personal development, Points Of Focus, Success
Inside the Box In business, there are phrases banded around like “Thinking outside the Box!” Sounds great. And I’m all for creativity, as you know. Yet, sometimes it is used as a distraction; as a diversion from the fact that there are some very basic solutions Inside...
by Phil Olley | Oct 5, 2025 | Business Growth, Business Strategy, Focus, Leadership, Mindset, Personal development, Points Of Focus, Purpose, Success
Focus on Brilliant Execution of what you do best… What I learned from a Mediterranean street artist a few years ago, and have never forgotten. I’m sure if you have been to one of the many islands in the Med, you will have seen this too… In the square amongst all...
by Phil Olley | Sep 14, 2025 | Business Growth, Business Strategy, Focus, Goals, Mindset, Personal development, Points Of Focus, Success, Time
I have never liked the phrase KISS – “Keep it Simple Stupid” … after all, I don’t think any of us should be thinking of ourselves as stupid! I much prefer: Keep it Significantly Simple. Remember, Simple, not easy. In business terms, this means devoting time,...
by Phil Olley | Aug 27, 2025 | Business Strategy, Focus, Goals, Leadership, Mindset, Personal development, Points Of Focus, Success
Like a lot of people, the beginning of September is one of my favourite times of the year… and for me has always held a particular significance. Isn’t it something deep in our psyche about this time of year that makes us ready for a “new start”, a new term, perhaps a...
by Phil Olley | Jul 8, 2025 | Business Growth, Focus, Mindset, Personal development, Points Of Focus, Success
I have never liked the phrase KISS when used as “Keep it Simple Stupid”… after all, I don’t think any of us should be thinking of ourselves as stupid! So Keep It Simply Significant… or Keep it Significantly Simple seems rather better. Remember, Simple, not easy. In...
