In the framework I often refer to, Energy Generation falls into two areas really: physiological and macro/output. On the physiological side, we are literally looking at the body’s ability to produce energy (ATP) at a cellular level. This involves the breath (CO2 production, oxygen delivery to the tissue, vasodilation), light, a fuel source (the right...

In a soccer team, there are 11 players. When I was 8 or so, I got the MVP award in my team. It only happened once, but was a big day. This is an elevation in a relative sense. We want to be valuable relative to those in our team, or group. Because we have...

It’s easy to feel that the competitive advantage is what we do, or how we do it. Popolo Gelateria makes amazing gelato. It’s possible that single-handedly, I could almost support this business. It’s easy to say that they are so successful because of how they make the gelato, or how they serve. But it is...

When I was studying at uni, one of my summer jobs was working at a carbon fibre mast and rigging company for yachts. I was one of the people on the factory floor, laminating the rigs. There were welders, laminators, lamination designers… And then there was this guy “Half-Job.” In terms of education, Half-Job was...

Like many things, innovation is most effective when it is proactive, not reactive. If you’re waiting for things to start to get stale before you change them up, then any attempts to spark creativity and change are usually capped by too much path dependence and fear. Project based learning is the fastest way to create...

There is a ton of work, research, talk and evidence on the formation of habits. And, there’s another side of the coin. To create a change, or a shift in your training, business, relationships… is something that really can be addressed right now. Literally, as I finish writing this, or as you finish reading this,...

When I was 12, we did our first open ocean sailing trip as a family, from NZ to Fiji… The second half of the trip was rough, I was seasick a lot, when we got into Fiji we “bumped” into a coral head with the keel… There was a lot for us to learn as...

Well, it depends. If you are looking to support the status quo, then absolutely. However, if you are looking to add a twist to how we do things, it’s a different story. The more relevant question is then, if the majority doesn’t like your idea, how do you personally find the bravery to move forward...