If you’ve ever tried to start an online business, you already know the pattern. You begin with enthusiasm, watch a few videos, read a few articles, maybe even buy a…
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Over the last week, I’ve spent a bit more time digging into this structured online model I mentioned recently. What’s struck me so far is how refreshingly practical it is.…
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A Refreshingly Structured Online Model I’m Currently Evaluating After years of working in property and digital business, I’ve developed a pretty good filter for what’s worth paying attention to. Over…
Why Your Email List Matters More Than Your Social Media Followers Ten thousand followers feels like an achievement. It looks good on a screenshot, it feels good to watch climb,…
GOM World Cup Diary #12: Whatever Happened To Knowing Your Place? Last week, Cape Verde drew 0-0 with Spain. The experts were surprised. Then Cape Verde drew 2-2 with Uruguay.…
Why Is Everybody Always In Such A Hurry? Last week Tunisia lost 5-1. Their response was immediate. The manager was shown the door. A new man was appointed. Fresh ideas…
Whatever Happened To Private Conversations? Last night a footballer was sent off for covering his mouth while speaking to an opponent. Which came as something of a surprise. When I…
Whatever Happened To One Match At A Time? Yesterday Mexico became the first team to qualify for the knockout stages of the World Cup. A fine achievement. They've played well,…
GOM World Cup Diary #8: Why Can't We Ever Just Enjoy It? England won 4-2 last night. Just let that sink in for a moment. Four goals scored. Three points…
Why Does It Take Seven People To Get It Wrong? Last night I watched another controversial VAR decision. Or perhaps I should say I watched seven people spend several minutes…
GOM World Cup Diary #6: Why Do We Bother With Experts? Yesterday I was told Spain would comfortably beat Cape Verde. The experts said so. The statistics said so. The…
GOM World Cup Diary #5: Do We Really Need 48 Teams? Germany beat Curaçao 7-1 yesterday. Which was unfortunate for Curaçao. And, if we're being completely honest, not especially surprising…
GOM World Cup Diary #4: Whatever Happened to Just Watching the Match? I spent part of yesterday watching football supporters watching football. Which, when you think about it, is a…
GOM World Cup Diary #3: Why Does Everything Have To Be Bigger In America? The World Cup has now arrived in the United States, and after watching the coverage I…