Lots of work is hard. It involves discipline, consistent attention, controlling yourself, an element of repetition, engaging with people you don't want to, submitting yourself to management, putting … (View Post)

My main takeaway from my career of over 20 years (so far) is that most people perform very well if given clear expectations, targets, feedback and encouragement, with opportunities to grow. In other … (View Post)

Yes, I have done those jobs. (View Post)

It's hard to argue against this. I'm lucky I don't have to work in such a job. That said, there are some who do shifts in Waitrose, Wicks, the library or down the pub who really enjoy it. But, few ar… (View Post)

That's the theory, but it doesn't survive contact with the enemy. Entrepreneurial people are highly driven and motivated. They will be happy to spin out a new business in their free time, and take ri… (View Post)