Nicholas Bate

The Skills & Tools You'll Need for 2020, 101, 1-10

1. Attention. The ability to hold it and focus it in a world of more noise than ever.
2. A French Press. Don't mess about. Drink decent coffee.
3. No. You'll need even more 'NO's than ever to hit your priorities and have a personal life.
4. A Wall Planner. Analogue, yes. Old-school, yes. But schedule ahead that which you desire to happen.
5. Walk. Walking keeps you sane, keeps you well, helps you think.
6. A steamer. Eat more vegetables across the spectrum sourced as locally as possible. Google it: it's the one bit of diet advice which is consistent across all cultures.
7. Make. Get out of your head. Tend a garden, knit a jumper, bake a cake, paint a wall. We're a mind-body. Not a brain with a body attached. Integrate and work it.
8. Expert. Become your own: financial in particular.
9. Propelling pencil: fast and ever-ready for thoughts and sketches and more.
10. Stand. Strengthen your back, think better and have more confidence.

Immersion 101, Redux.

What are the Secrets of Success? What are The Real Essentials? Sometimes you realise that if you just woke up, were intelligent, noticed the moments and were bold, had real grit, stopped thinking about escape hatches, and were resilient, perhaps things would become refreshingly different.After all, the totally tangible truths are simply priceless and remind you that whetever it takes in a Brave New World, there is no conspiracy maybe just simply one doppio espresso too many. After all, you say you want a revolution.  So be a superhero, take some time to pause and consider and realise that life is good: you just need The Simplest of Pleasures. And become truly wealthy by using the life tips. What if you were fearless and knew that you could solve any problem that you had? Reinvent. Be outrageous. Be professional. After all, AreYouSerious as genius often starts with quick wins, certainly avoiding nonsense, taking time to reflect, seeking answers and knowing what is to be done. Set your compass, do it and boost your productivity and hence wellness and hence creativity. Think Beatles, think blue Jeans, less PowerPoint. Write and be different. Grab your freedom and travel. Less marketing, more relaxing. Make that Parallel Universe happen: be more intelligent and let the good news happen. Remember: It Isn't Rocket Science.

Monday: Go On Jump In. Immersion 101.

What are the Secrets of Success? What are The Real Essentials? Sometimes you realise that if you just woke up, were intelligent, noticed the moments and were bold, had real grit, stopped thinking about escape hatches, and were resilient, perhaps things would become refreshingly different.After all, the totally tangible truths are simply priceless and remind you that whetever it takes in a Brave New World, there is no conspiracy maybe just simply one doppio espresso too many. After all, you say you want a revolution.  So be a superhero, take some time to pause and consider and realise that life is good: you just need The Simplest of Pleasures. And become truly wealthy by using the life tips. What if you were fearless and knew that you could solve any problem that you had? Reinvent. Be outrageous. Be professional. After all, AreYouSerious as genius often starts with quick wins, certainly avoiding nonsense, taking time to reflect, seeking answers and knowing what is to be done. Set your compass, do it and boost your productivity and hence wellness and hence creativity. Think Beatles, think blue Jeans, less PowerPoint. Write and be different. Grab your freedom and travel. Less marketing, more relaxing. Make that Parallel Universe happen: be more intelligent and let the good news happen. Remember: It Isn't Rocket Science.

Immersion 101, Redux

What are the Secrets of Success? What are The Real Essentials? Sometimes you realise that if you just woke up, were intelligent, noticed the moments and were bold, had real grit, stopped thinking about escape hatches, and were resilient, perhaps things would become refreshingly different.After all, the totally tangible truths are simply priceless and remind you that whetever it takes in a Brave New World, there is no conspiracy maybe just simply one doppio espresso too many. After all, you say you want a revolution.  So be a superhero, take some time to pause and consider and realise that life is good: you just need The Simplest of Pleasures. And become truly wealthy by using the life tips. What if you were fearless and knew that you could solve any problem that you had? Reinvent. Be outrageous. Be professional. After all, AreYouSerious as genius often starts with quick wins, certainly avoiding nonsense, taking time to reflect, seeking answers and knowing what is to be done. Set your compass, do it and boost your productivity and hence wellness and hence creativity. Think Beatles, think blue Jeans, less PowerPoint. Write and be different. Grab your freedom and travel. Less marketing, more relaxing. Make that Parallel Universe happen: be more intelligent and let the good news happen. Remember: It Isn't Rocket Science.

Immersion 101

What are the Secrets of Success? What are The Real Essentials? Sometimes you realise that if you just woke up, were intelligent, noticed the moments and were bold, had real grit, stopped thinking about escape hatches, and were resilient, perhaps things would become refreshingly different.After all, the totally tangible truths are simply priceless and remind you that whetever it takes in a Brave New World, there is no conspiracy maybe just simply one doppio espresso too many. After all, you say you want a revolution.  So be a superhero, take some time to pause and consider and realise that life is good: you just need The Simplest of Pleasures. And become truly wealthy by using the life tips. What if you were fearless and knew that you could solve any problem that you had? Reinvent. Be outrageous. Be professional. After all, AreYouSerious as genius often starts with quick wins, certainly avoiding nonsense, taking time to reflect, seeking answers and knowing what is to be done. Set your compass, do it and boost your productivity and hence wellness and hence creativity. Think Beatles, think blue Jeans, less PowerPoint. Write and be different. Grab your freedom and travel. Less marketing, more relaxing. Make that Parallel Universe happen: be more intelligent and let the good news happen. Remember: It Isn't Rocket Science.

It Isn't Rocket Science 101, 86-90

86. To run in open country, breathing hard, covering ground and keeping an eye on the horizon is to travel back in time to our earliest days on planet earth.

87. Suddenly! Don't miss a breakthrough by being too busy, distracted or tired.....

88. Mangia bene, ridi spesso, ama molto. Eat well, laugh often, love plenty.

89. Write!

90. It's only failure if it didn't build experience.

TBC

It Isn't Rocket Science 101, 1-10, including Stand more than you sit; walk more than you stand.

It Isn't Rocket Science 101, 11-20, including Start. End. The brackets of excellence. 

It Isn't Rocket Science 101, 21-30, including Being paid by time encourages longer hours. Being paid by value encourages excellence.  Switch to the latter ASAP.

It Isn't Rocket Science 101, 31-40, including Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day; teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime; give a man a phone as well and he'll be 'too busy' to cook simple nutritious food such as fish and far too inattentive to learn the skill of fishing. 

It Isn't Rocket Science 101, 41-50, including Show the kids you love reading. And give them a book budget, a library card and their own set of shelves.

It Isn't Rocket Science 101, 51-60, including Become a great photographer with the camera on your phone. Then reward yourself with the expensive SLR.

It Isn't Rocket Science 101, 61-65, including School is not the best laboratory of what you are really good at. Try more stuff.

It Isn't Rocket Science 101, 66-70, including A plant in your cubicle will keep you sane as you nurture it and it reminds you of the critical nature of water and light.

It Isn't Rocket Science 101, 71-75, including You write for yourself. Publication is a distraction from your art. 

It Isn't Rocket Science 101, 76-80, including Walking a deserted beach is to feel you have whole planet to yourself.

It Isn't Rocket Science 101, 81-85, including Varied, at times intense, exercise plus excellent nutrition are simple routes to combat chronic diseases.

Bonus: How To Be Brilliant

It Isn't Rocket Science 101, 81-85

81. Varied, at times intense, exercise plus excellent nutrition are simple routes to combat chronic diseases.

82. Never PPT.

83. Scan through the Beatles lyrics: you will find the answer you need.

84. We are meant to dance.

85. Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement. Nothing can be done without hope and confidence. Hellen Keller

TBC

It Isn't Rocket Science 101, 1-10, including Stand more than you sit; walk more than you stand.

It Isn't Rocket Science 101, 11-20, including Start. End. The brackets of excellence. 

It Isn't Rocket Science 101, 21-30, including Being paid by time encourages longer hours. Being paid by value encourages excellence.  Switch to the latter ASAP.

It Isn't Rocket Science 101, 31-40, including Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day; teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime; give a man a phone as well and he'll be 'too busy' to cook simple nutritious food such as fish and far too inattentive to learn the skill of fishing. 

It Isn't Rocket Science 101, 41-50, including Show the kids you love reading. And give them a book budget, a library card and their own set of shelves.

It Isn't Rocket Science 101, 51-60, including Become a great photographer with the camera on your phone. Then reward yourself with the expensive SLR.

It Isn't Rocket Science 101, 61-65, including School is not the best laboratory of what you are really good at. Try more stuff.

It Isn't Rocket Science 101, 66-70, including A plant in your cubicle will keep you sane as you nurture it and it reminds you of the critical nature of water and light.

It Isn't Rocket Science 101, 71-75, including You write for yourself. Publication is a distraction from your art. 

It Isn't Rocket Science 101, 76-80, including Walking a deserted beach is to feel you have whole planet to yourself.

Bonus: How To Be Brilliant

It Isn't Rocket Science 101, 76-80

76. Our moods are our feedback systems. Sometimes subtle, sometimes less so but always trying to tell us something.

77. The Stuff They Still Don't Teach at Business School.

78. 'It takes a long time to become young' Pablo Picasso.

79. Make your casserole or your curry at least a day before you want to eat it. It will taste so much better.

80. To be creative you need pencil and paper. And practise.

TBC

It Isn't Rocket Science 101, 1-10, including Stand more than you sit; walk more than you stand.

It Isn't Rocket Science 101, 11-20, including Start. End. The brackets of excellence. 

It Isn't Rocket Science 101, 21-30, including Being paid by time encourages longer hours. Being paid by value encourages excellence.  Switch to the latter ASAP.

It Isn't Rocket Science 101, 31-40, including Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day; teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime; give a man a phone as well and he'll be 'too busy' to cook simple nutritious food such as fish and far too inattentive to learn the skill of fishing. 

It Isn't Rocket Science 101, 41-50, including Show the kids you love reading. And give them a book budget, a library card and their own set of shelves.

It Isn't Rocket Science 101, 51-60, including Become a great photographer with the camera on your phone. Then reward yourself with the expensive SLR.

It Isn't Rocket Science 101, 61-65, including School is not the best laboratory of what you are really good at. Try more stuff.

It Isn't Rocket Science 101, 66-70, including A plant in your cubicle will keep you sane as you nurture it and it reminds you of the critical nature of water and light.

It Isn't Rocket Science 101, 71-75, including Your body at age ninety depends on what you think about, eat and how much you move. Today. And every day.

Bonus: How To Be Brilliant

It Isn't Rocket Science 101, 71-75

71. The Periodic Table: the universe in a matrix? Take another look at it.  As so often, school missed the magic.

72. Eat food which is fresh, which is local and in season and covers as much of the spectrum of colours as possible.  And supports the local growers.

73. 'Au milieu de l'hiver, j'ai découvert en moi un invincible été', Albert Camus.

74. Your body at age ninety depends on what you think about, eat and how much you move. Today. And every day.

75. You write for yourself. Publication is a distraction from your art. 

TBC

It Isn't Rocket Science 101, 1-10, including Stand more than you sit; walk more than you stand.

It Isn't Rocket Science 101, 11-20, including Start. End. The brackets of excellence. 

It Isn't Rocket Science 101, 21-30, including Being paid by time encourages longer hours. Being paid by value encourages excellence.  Switch to the latter ASAP.

It Isn't Rocket Science 101, 31-40, including Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day; teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime; give a man a phone as well and he'll be 'too busy' to cook simple nutritious food such as fish and far too inattentive to learn the skill of fishing. 

It Isn't Rocket Science 101, 41-50, including Show the kids you love reading. And give them a book budget, a library card and their own set of shelves.

It Isn't Rocket Science 101, 51-60, including Become a great photographer with the camera on your phone. Then reward yourself with the expensive SLR.

It Isn't Rocket Science 101, 61-65, including School is not the best laboratory of what you are really good at. Try more stuff.

It Isn't Rocket Science 101, 66-70, including A plant in your cubicle will keep you sane as you nurture it and it reminds you of the critical nature of water and light.

Bonus: How To Be Brilliant

It Isn't Rocket Science 101, 65-70

66. Daily is always easier.

67. A plant in your cubicle will keep you sane as you nurture it and it reminds you of the critical nature of water and light.

68. Be Outrageous

69. Exercise is optional. Movement is essential. 

70. 'Make a Dent in the Universe', Steve Jobs

TBC

It Isn't Rocket Science 101, 1-10, including Stand more than you sit; walk more than you stand.

It Isn't Rocket Science 101, 11-20, including Start. End. The brackets of excellence. 

It Isn't Rocket Science 101, 21-30, including Being paid by time encourages longer hours. Being paid by value encourages excellence.  Switch to the latter ASAP.

It Isn't Rocket Science 101, 31-40, including Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day; teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime; give a man a phone as well and he'll be 'too busy' to cook simple nutritious food such as fish and far too inattentive to learn the skill of fishing. 

It Isn't Rocket Science 101, 41-50, including Show the kids you love reading. And give them a book budget, a library card and their own set of shelves.

It Isn't Rocket Science 101, 51-60, including Become a great photographerwith the camera on your phone. Then reward yourself with the expensive SLR.

It Isn't Rocket Science 101, 61-65, including School is not the best laboratory of what you are really good at. Try more stuff.

Bonus: How To Be Brilliant