We all make bad decisions - it seems we can't help it.

And I've probably made more bad decisions than most.

But, while you most often know almost immediately when you've made a bad decision, do you ever consider whether there's a recurring reason that makes you decide the way you do?

Music: "Lachaim"

Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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On the day I recorded this, a minor issue at home reminded me of one of the absolute best things about turning my back on the corporate world.

It may seem simple, but the more I think about it, the more grateful I am.

Music: "Lachaim"

Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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It's many years since I quit smoking but I still remember exactly how, after several attempts, I eventually did it.

There's a bit of embarrassment involved but, if it helps you, or someone you know, quit smoking for good, I'll take one for the team :)

Music: "Lachaim"

Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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We all have bad habits - but how do bad habits form?

And what can we do to get rid of them and maybe get some better habits instead?

It's much simpler - and easier - than we pretend.

Music: "Lachaim"

Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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The WMT podcast is back from the wilderness! - at least for now - and contains:

- an abject apology,

- a very welcome review, and

- a lesson from Ancient Greece.

What more could you want in just under 11 and a half minutes?

Music: "Lachaim"

Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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Do you place enough value on time?

More specifically, do you place enough value on your own time?

My guess is no.

Time is a priceless commodity, yet we sell it every day - and we do that way too cheaply.

And it's time to stop.

Music: "Lachaim"

Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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Have you ever been in a situation where you've looked around and wondered who is in control...

...and then you see who is, and you think 'how on earth did that happen?'

There's a very simple solution for that - check it out here :)

Music: "Lachaim"

Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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Listener Lucy sent me an email, explaining how she wants to make changes but is frightened of making a mistake.

Luckily for Lucy, I was able to remove all doubt about her making mistakes in the future.

Probably not the answer Lucy was hoping for, though!

Music: "Lachaim"

Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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It may not be sexy to talk about 'productivity' and 'efficiency' but, when you leave corporate life and strike out on your own, squeezing every ounce out of the day is not only more important than ever - it also means you'll get to do more of the cool stuff, too :)

Music: "Lachaim"

Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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You know when you read something and it tells you something you already knew, but in a way that gives you a new insight, a new understanding?

Great poetry can do that.

And so can short quotes.

This episode was inspired by one such quote.

Music: "Lachaim"

Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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