by Boothman | Mar 3, 2015 | Be Brave. Take Risks., Blog, Boost, slider
READING TIME: 90 SECONDS As a means to an end risks can quantum leap you towards your goals and dreams and jump you out of your daily drudge. As an end in themselves they are often no more than gambling with fate. We are pre-conditioned to avoid risks even though we...
by Boothman | Oct 20, 2014 | Be Brave. Take Risks., Blog, Boost, connect in business
There’s not a single Fortune 500 company, billionaire, nobel prize winner or celebrity that will refute that: 1. we are more talented, creative, resourceful and confident than we ever dreamed possible – once we make up our minds to do something 2. unpredictable...
by Boothman | Sep 27, 2014 | Be Brave. Take Risks., Blog, Boost, connect in business
Reading time: 90 Seconds RISK AND REWARD In 1762, John Montagu, the Earl of Sandwich, had a crazy idea. He was a big-time gambler who didn’t like to leave the gaming table. When he got hungry he told his servants, “Bring me a slice of meat between two slices of...
by Boothman | Jul 7, 2014 | Be Brave. Take Risks., Blog, Boost, connect in business
In 2004, Professor Richard Wiseman, at the University of Hertfordshire in England, studied the beliefs and experiences of 4,500 lucky and unlucky people. He concluded that good fortune is not due to talent, hard work, good looks or intelligence – it’s a state of...
by Nicholas Boothman | Oct 11, 2013 | Be Brave. Take Risks., Boost, connect in business
You’re either growing or you’re going – there is no middle ground. So, do one thing different every day that scares you. On the other side of that fear, life is waiting for you. Same goes for businesses, communities and loving...
by Nicholas Boothman | Aug 2, 2013 | Be Brave. Take Risks., Boost, connect in business
A true story from my next book Be Brave. Take Risks. “I’d steadily climbed the career ladder as a Chartered Accountant for the last 20 years. I had an amazing job on paper (good pay, good security, prestigious, well respected) but I couldn’t imagine doing it for 20...
