Four simple promises to make with yourself, why I keep going back to them, and how they take the weight off when people get to you.
Neil Martin · Beats, Business & Life
Life
Dad on ITV, and why I do what I do
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.
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 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.
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.
Episode 211: Retro Nigel vs Robo Neil – An Experiment in AI
An AI version of me and a recording of Nigel from 1999 took over the show for one episode. Robo versus retro.
Episode 206: Wouldn’t It Be Nice If
Nigel found his old vision board while tidying his office and had done nearly everything on it, bar the helicopter.
Episode 205: Bigger, Better, Don’t Rush
Back after six months off, Nigel looks at turning 60 and I finally work out what an ultramarathon tip from 2013 meant.
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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.