I recently came across a poem by Kahlil Gibran, about what Work at its best actually is. Here is an excerpt: It is to weave the cloth with threads drawn from your heart, even as if your beloved were to wear that cloth. It is to build a house with affection, even as if your beloved were to… Continue reading Work At Its Best
Month: August 2017
This Is What Starting A Business Looks Like
Starting a startup is hard work. It's a very different kind of "hard" work than what most jobs require. It's not as difficult physically, as doing something like construction and it's not as intellectually demanding as something like medical school. However it is emotionally and psychologically draining as there is so much uncertainty involved. Not only… Continue reading This Is What Starting A Business Looks Like
The Case For Private Businesses In The NHS
As a GP and entrepreneur, with my own software being used in the NHS, I have found that my opinion has continually changed with regards to businesses in the NHS. I used to think as a junior doctor that a lot of the private companies dealing with the NHS were evil for two main reasons:… Continue reading The Case For Private Businesses In The NHS
Selling “Time”
I really think that this blog post is a must read for any business owner out there. I was introduced to this concept a while back and it has been continually brewing in my mind. It's totally changed my outlook on my own businesses and how other businesses operate. The big idea: It seems that businesses nowadays… Continue reading Selling “Time”
Middle C
I have always thought of the guitar as one of the most emotive instruments. I suppose that's why I gravitated to it at such a young age. What really stuck me the other day was how many ways there are to play a single note. A pianist would kill to have so many options and… Continue reading Middle C