When you're creating something, the haters always seem to emerge. That can't be done. Who do you think you are? That's not your job. You're not qualified. The only criticism you should ever take to heart are from people in the arena. Who have put themselves out there and are creating, just like you. Sure,… Continue reading Who Is Your Critic?
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NHS Startup Part VI – Screw It, Let’s Do It
I've just given the green light to my developers to go ahead and start building our product. It was a bank holiday weekend the last three days and each night I've been tossing and turning. So many thoughts go through your head when you're about to sink most of your savings into a project. But… Continue reading NHS Startup Part VI – Screw It, Let’s Do It
NHS Startup Part V – Gateway
So, a lot seems to have happened in the last week or so. I am continually astonished how doors seem to keep opening if you come from a place of genuinely trying to help others. As many of you know, I've been trying to get my hands on APIs which would allow my software to… Continue reading NHS Startup Part V – Gateway
The War of Art – Steven Pressfield
"Creative Work is..... a gift to the world and every being in it. Don't cheat us of your contribution. Give us what you've got" - Steven Pressfield I had that feeling to write a blog post today. There was a little voice in the back of my head. "It's too late, just go to bed"… Continue reading The War of Art – Steven Pressfield
Keep Creating
Campbell's Soup I (1968) Andy Warhol's first show in Los Angeles was a disaster. One or two of his soup cans were sold, but the gallery owner bought them back. The owner said that he wanted to keep Andy's work together as a collection. He was one of the only people that actually liked his… Continue reading Keep Creating
NHS Startup Part IV – Building Software/Apps
Building an app/software that can interface with existing software seems damn near impossible in the NHS. Here is a summary of what I have learnt so far for those who are interested. PART I - Basic Definitions GPSoC = GP Systems of Choice. GPSoC are an organisation that help GP surgeries have he best technology… Continue reading NHS Startup Part IV – Building Software/Apps
NHS Health Startup Part III – The Dinosaurs
It's the age old saga. Seth Godin often talks about the music industry. It used to be perfect. In the 1960s you could buy a record and if you used it too much you'd have to buy another one to replace it. If you lent it to a friend, you wouldn't have a copy anymore… Continue reading NHS Health Startup Part III – The Dinosaurs
NHS Health Startup – Part Two
A late installment written in retrospect. I fear that this blog will be more of a rant at the NHS than anything else. I am struck by the kindness and openness of people who work in the healthcare system in England. The people who toil every day and are doing the important work - taking… Continue reading NHS Health Startup – Part Two
The Why, The What & The How
What's your Why? It doesn't matter what it is. It could be that you want to help others, be the richest person in town, be the most knowledgeable, most caring, most outrageous... If you don't have a good Why, one that you are attached to deeply, you will use the What and the How as an excuse… Continue reading The Why, The What & The How
Influence & Yes! by Robert Cialdini
Influence or be influenced Double book review today! Both of these books will change your life! These two books should be taught in all schools across the world. Why? Because they teach the basics of human interaction. Influencing people is something we do all day everyday. You may disagree with the premise of the book… Continue reading Influence & Yes! by Robert Cialdini
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