My dad ended up on ITV in a show about the recession. What happened to his businesses is the reason I do the work I do now.
Neil Martin · Beats, Business & Life
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Episode 217: The Importance of Self-Care in Performance
Nigel gave a talk when he wasn’t well, knew he sucked, and wished he’d moved it. A short one about knowing when you’re off form.
Episode 216: The One About Embracing Adventure and Growth
Nigel finally remembers the other two things he promised us, and the one he cares about most is a spirit of adventure.
Episode 215: From Self-Worth to Speaking Out: The One About Authenticity and Support
Nigel came back with an acronym from Jack Canfield and a new rule for fees, matching whatever the caterers are getting paid.
Episode 214: From Scrambled Eggs to Life’s Mission
Nigel’s back on purpose, a mantra from years ago, and a Holiday Inn that couldn’t manage scrambled eggs on buttered toast.
Episode 213: The Art of Waiting: Patience in a ‘Now’ Economy
Nigel lets a young lad in Barbados buy Bitcoin on his phone, and I work out that perseverance is patience multiplied by persistence.
Episode 212: Beyond Consistency: Embracing Life’s Interruptions
Back after a longer break than planned, Nigel and I talk about life getting in the way and why your standards might be too high.
Upstream and the tap on the shoulder you shouldn’t ignore
Learn to spot the tap on the shoulder before the punch in the face, and fix problems at the cause so you stop dealing with the same ones.
My Bauer Turbo roller boots and the hours you never lose
Back on skates after more than 15 years, and it felt natural. What the hours I put in as a teenager taught me about mastery.
My first ever day on skis
Six hours, a lot of falling over and four reminders about learning anything new, from my very first go at skiing.
What Craig David’s book taught me about protecting your vibe
A Southampton DJ on Craig David’s What’s Your Vibe?, and how to look after your mindset when people knock you down.
The biggest breakthroughs happen in smaller rooms
I love speaking at big events. But the moments people remember happen in small rooms, when someone hears a question they have never been asked.
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Hi, I’m Neil
DJing since 1987, three decades in business, and the author of Done Beats Perfect. This is where I write it all down.