In this episode I discuss some minor setbacks on the road becoming fit at forty, and how I've learned to use my routines to stick to my goals.

I've learnt there are three fundamental skills that have helped me work with people from all over the world. In this video series, I'll share my insights with you, so you can apply and adapt what I've learnt to your career, without having to make the same mistakes I have.

Hello friends, this week: what fit at forty is to me, a bit on my progress in training and actually getting fitter! and an insight on why I always snatch up more than one cookie or piece of chocolate after that first one...

I don't know you, but you might need to hear this.

Your life today is entirely different from where you'll be in ten years.It can be worse, or better. One thing I know from experience: it will not be the same.

I've moved up and down. Sliding down is always easier than climbing back up, whether the challenge is physical, emotional, mental or financial. 

Fact of life is you will move up and down that spectrum too! That is beyond your control. It might not be fair, but it is where you find yourself.

Here's what I can control: what I do and how I show up to meet the day's challenges. I know it can be hard to take what life throws at me and make it better.

With the help of family, friends and strangers I've pulled myself up a bit higher every time I fell, and I honestly believe you can too.   

Now, wherever you are today: friend, I believe in you. Show up and do the work. 

Whenever I approach a remote project, large or small, I ask myself three questions:

Remote is less forgiving than in-person when it comes to slacking or being ineffective. To work better with remote colleagues, create clarity, align expectations and agree on timelines. 

How do you spend the first hour of your working day? Are you distracted, or focussed on your goal? Here's a habit that will boost your productivity, every day. 

In this episode, your friend Toby shares three skills that will serve you well throughout your career. 

And this – apparently – is my podcast.