Most people who say they want to have a million dollars actually mean they want to spend a million dollars, and that’s the reason why most people don’t have a million dollars.” Ever heard something like that? Well, it’s a nugget of wisdom from Jacob Aldridge, a financial whizz who has dedicated his life to guiding...
Cash-strapped Australians are refusing to give up on travel, even as inflation and cost-of-living pressures shrink pay packets and force families to make tough budget calls. A new report commissioned by global technology company Wise suggested millions of Australians are now prioritising travel over other aspirations. Brisbane-based husband-and-father Jacob Aldridge squirrels away $1500 a month...
You’re Going to Want to See the Picture at the End As a former Guinness World Record Movie Marathoner, #Barbenheimer was always going to happen. I can recommend both movies – Oppenheimer will win more awards, but Barbie was the more enjoyable of the two, and it’s been fascinating to watch how their ‘rivalry’ created the biggest Box Office weekend...
Full Service, No Cost, Because I Understand Business Risk The greatest challenge embracing AI is the upfront investment of time, especially into software solutions that may not work, may not last, or can’t be scaled because as an SME you don’t have hundreds of employees to leverage.So in my research I’ve been finding experts, not just tools, who understand small business and...
Source: The Coach Space The remote working revolution during the pandemic has made the digital nomad lifestyle more possible now than ever before, and exploring new countries while maintaining a career is already a dream come true for many. But who are these people exactly? How did they make it happen and what do they...
Originally published on the Shirlaws Business Coaching Blog, 2007-2010. This is a copy of a speech I gave to a group of high school seniors recently. That’s an experience I’ve wanted to have for some time, and I hope to do similar events often in the future. As with all speeches, I learnt a lot...
