by Phil Olley | Apr 23, 2026 | Focus, Goals, Mindset, Personal development, Points Of Focus
Happy St George’s day! Whatever the truth, whatever the myth, St George is closely associated with slaying dragons. And we all have our dragons and demons; dragons and demons that can be particularly fierce, and nasty, in turbulent, challenging times. A survey in Iowa...
by Phil Olley | Apr 14, 2026 | Business Growth, Business Strategy, Focus, Goals, Personal development, Points Of Focus, Success
There’s an old joke about a young couple, touring around the countryside in the 1960s in their convertible sports car. Slightly lost, they are driving along a lane, and stop to ask one of the locals for directions. “I say, old chap, can you tell us the way to the...
by Phil Olley | Dec 17, 2025 | Focus, Leadership, Mindset, Personal development, Purpose, Success
25 Lessons for 2025 Trust yourself. Your Gut-Feeling is rarely, if ever, wrong. Never put off a phone call. There are still only 24 hours in a day… and it’s plenty; there are still only 7 days in a week … and it’s plenty; and there are still only 52 weeks in a year…...
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 | Nov 15, 2025 | Business Growth, Focus, Goals, Leadership, Mindset, Personal development, Success
Being a Great Finisher One of the most sought-after qualities in sport is the ability to ‘finish’. And it’s the same in business, and in many other parts of life. The ability to finish is a talent … that 1 percent person who makes sure something really happens, to...
