We all understand that everyone has different strengths and weaknesses. In some area of our lives we may be very successful, and not so much in others. We
OK, there’s a risk of slipping into management consultant mode with this, but stick with me, I promise it’s worth it! The notion of Black Hat thinking isn’t
A few years ago, I followed a link to a commencement speech by Neil Gaiman, author of “Sandman”, “Good Omens”, “The Graveyard Book”, “Coraline” and many others, which
Please indulge me whilst I make a long drawn out comparison between mountain navigation, and keeping your career on track. When navigating in mountains, if you have lots
This is a really tough subject to talk about, and definitely something I’ve struggled with over the years – how to take criticism, and how to avoid honest
I often sound like a complete idiot when I’m shooting portraits. With the camera pressed to my face there’s a steady stream of nonsense dribbling out of my
I’m well aware that many people who follow this blog are not only self-employed, but also work from home. Having been doing this myself for 19 years now,
Yet more of my best ever mistakes. Warning – some of these are really stupid. Possibly even more than last week’s lot! Out of date firmware Modern camera