Author Archives: Matt Elson

Can we accept comfortable? What emotions can it invoke? It may make us feel safe and secure – but for how long? Is the state of being comfortable a long term or short term feeling? We’ve got to strive for ‘better’, we have to push our boundaries and carry our determination with us to newContinue reading “How comfortable is your environment?”

How is your meal? I’ll do that right away! We’ll get that to you by the end of the week. We all encounter statements such as these on a regularly basis – what we get in return depends upon how providers make us feel as a result of their actions. How much value they placeContinue reading “Is the service you get real or box ticking BS?”

I’ve just picked up a new book ‘The Talent Code’ by Daniel Coyle, which looks into whether talent is born or can it really be grown? I’ll review it when finished. The text intrigued me as a report into how much of a gift is ‘given’ at the start of life as opposed to theContinue reading “Talent, is it grown?”

Emeli Sandé… Full of Wonder…. We ain’t falling under… Those lines above have transfixed me in the evenings recently. After long admiring her ‘hits’, I purchased Emeli’s album ‘our version of events’. Having heard her beautiful tones grace the Olympics and various award ceremonies it was great to finally sit back and peacefully listen toContinue reading “Wonder..”

What do you think of when you hear this word? The beauty to me is that it will produce different answers from everyone, it’s very personal and very emotive. Like happiness, it can be difficult to measure – but if you approach a love or a challenge to overcome with a enthusiastic will to achieveContinue reading “Enthusiasm…”

A wonderful highlights package of European Golf’s 2012 Ryder Cup victory, a comeback of all comebacks, really struck a cord with me and not just because I’m a sporting nut. There’s something revealing about the human spirit when faced with an impending loss. A determination takes over which is more complex than the ‘fight orContinue reading “Defeatist?! Nah, I’m Ryding on the crest of a wave –”

Visiting a well known Portuguese restaurant which serve a variety of spicy chicken, I knew exactly what I was gonna get… Quick, quality food which is pretty good value too. When asked the obligatory “how is everything with your food?” you give the same answer, “everything’s A OK thanks” and then you get on withContinue reading “Just Because…”

In what ways does your weekend become blurred in terms of the typical work / life balance? The ability to connect with customers can extend beyond the 9-5. How clear is the distinction between the office and home (it maybe both in your own case) It’s easy not to ‘switch off’ at all in theContinue reading “Blurry Weekend?…No, Not the Booze!…”

How often to we get excited about something? Today, two sporting teams I follow (Bristol City & The England rugby tram) go toe to toe with rivals in ‘do or die’ matches… See, I built my own anticipation there, I surround myself with people who are equally excited. Family who are coming over to watchContinue reading “Anticipation is a choice…”

I’ve just finished Seth Godin’s ‘The Icarus Deception’ – being a fan of Godin, it was an easy purchase. However, it really has left a mark, not just today, but with what I intend to do with my ‘art’. It has made me think, do I believe in my craft, not just the outcome ofContinue reading “Do you REALLY believe in your Art?”