#12: When Process Becomes an Excuse
“You don’t need to be told you’ve earned it. You need to decide you have.” Hey Rollers, We’ve all heard the phrase: “You need to earn the right.” In rugby, it’s grinding through the tough phases before you start throwing the ball around.In test cricket, it’s seeing off the new ball before chasing the wide deliveries.In […]
#11: The Fine Line Between Winning and Losing
“Get the balance right, and confidence sharpens you. Get it wrong, and it blinds you.” Hey Rollers, It was a brutal weekend for South African sport. As a supporter, I’ve been left smarting. The Proteas fell short in the cricket.The Springboks stumbled in the rugby. Both to our old foe, the Aussies. And Dricus du […]
#10: Action First. Feeling Follows. Meaning Stays.
“You can’t think your way into acting better, but you can act your way into thinking better.” Motivation is the most overrated fuel on earth. It rarely shows up when you need it, but it loves to arrive after you’ve already started moving. A couple of weeks back, I wrote about the danger of saying […]
#9: Commitment Is The Filter For Greatness
“True commitment isn’t forged in the moment, it’s revealed by it.” Hey Rollers, There’s a moment in every big game where intent becomes obvious. Not from what’s said, but from what’s shown. I was watching the 3rd Test between the Wallabies and the British & Irish Lions yesterday when one of my favourite questions came […]
#8: The Hidden Cost of Capacity & Capability
“The more you can do, the more intentional you need to be.” Hey Rollers, One of the most exhausting things in life isn’t what we can’t do.It’s what we can do, and often keep doing, even when we probably shouldn’t. For the people pleasers, overachievers, and generalists out there, you know exactly what I mean. You’ve got a spare […]
#7: Vertical vs. Horizontal Relationships
“When you stop performing and start connecting, you’ll find the energy you need to thrive.” Hey Rollers, I’d been eyeing this past week in my calendar with a bit of trepidation. There was nothing terrifying on it, just a fully loaded week of coaching and facilitation. Nearly 40 hours spent in front of people before […]
#6: When Grit Becomes A Liability
“Toughness is knowing when discomfort becomes damage, and having the courage to listen.” Hey Rollers, At its core, Smart Toughness is about making good decisions, especially when things are hard. Not just the big, strategic calls, but also the small, subtle ones we make when we’re tired, overwhelmed, or just plain stubborn. Choosing to simply grit […]
#5: Sweat Is Your Secret Weapon
A weekly dose of ideas, insights, and simple action Hey Rollers, I’m 11 days post shoulder surgery, and while I’m still rocking a sling for a few more weeks, I’ve finally been cleared to work up a sweat again. And honestly? It’s felt incredible. Not because I’m suddenly in peak form again, but because sweating […]
#4: You’re No Hero. Take Some Time Off.
A weekly dose of ideas, insights, and simple action Hey Rollers, In The Office, there’s a scene where Dwight Schrute tries to get promoted by showing his boss, Michael Scott, a spreadsheet proving he’s never been late and never taken a single day off. He doesn’t get the promotion. Turns out, that’s not just a punchline. […]
#3: I Could If I Wanted To…Yeah, But You Didn’t…
A weekly dose of ideas, insights, and simple action Hey Rollers, It’s time to call ourselves out. Me included. A lot of us say we believe in ourselves but never take action. The problem is that’s not belief. It’s self-flattery, or worse, self-preservation. “I could run a marathon if I trained…” “I could start a […]