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Key Learnings from my September 2010 Trip : Austerity is the new black
In an effort to self-learn and embed my journey deeper into my memory I am going to explore this list of topics over the coming weeks. Interesting insights or the ramblings of an idiot. You be the judge !
The Tipping Point : How Little Things Can Make a Big Difference
By Andrew Leunig on October 9, 2010 in Belief Systems, Blog, Book Reviews, Business Issues, Business Models, Business Types, Communication, Development, Early Stage, Fast Growth, Insights, Learning and Growth, Muse, Online, Personal Effectiveness, Personal Improvement, Service, Strategy
By Malcolm Gladwell ISBN 0316346624 This is the book that brought Malcolm Gladwell to global prominence. He is a brilliant observer and his unexpected insights are extremely powerful. I first read this book several years ago and it really changed the way I look at many things. I reread it in the last few months […]
Made to Stick: Why Some Ideas Survive and Others Die
By Andrew Leunig on October 7, 2010 in Blog, Book Reviews, Communication, Insights, Learning and Growth, Personal Effectiveness
This book examines the concept of idea “stickiness”, that is why some ideas are unforgettable and others aren’t. The authors boil it down to 6 key principles. If you are more than 20 years old – you are probably making a mess of your communication because of “The curse of Knowledge”. All this and more.
The Benefits of Travel
By Andrew Leunig on October 1, 2010 in Blog, Learning and Growth, Life Balance, Mental Health, Other Stuff, Travel
Recent research suggests that a holiday gives more enduring happiness than a purchase, partially because it is more personal and less likely to be unfavourably compared. It can also clear the mind and allow your sub-conscious to solve long-standing issues.