The antidote if you fear falling out of favour. How to build and maintain a strong positive mindset to power your work and your life, and how to maintain a high level of focus on the things that matter most to you
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Picture the scene: 1963, Wichita, Kansas.
The inventor, aviator, and business leader Bill Lear debuts his first Learjet, and production starts within months. Private jet travel is within reach for the first time, and the possibilities are enormous.
But early on in the process, two of his Lears crashed in mysterious circumstances. What had seemed to have limitless potential now seems in doubt. Everything hinged on Jim’s next step.
It’s not often I tap into my softer, more emotional side while at the gym. (Except for when I push it too hard and cause tears of pain!) But on this occasion I was unexpectedly moved, becoming tearful, and I found myself thinking about emotions and mental focus. Now you may be wondering where I’m going with this, so stick with me and allow me to set the scene.
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Andy Murray’s winning streak at the Australian Open is reminding me of one of the most impressive things I ever read about him. In the middle of the night one Monday earlier this month, I was cradling my nine-week old daughter Phoebe. As I was soothing her back to sleep, I happened to look at my phone and saw a news item that popped up. British* tennis star Andy Murray, ranked No 2 in the world, is about to become a dad for the first time. (Ahh, I remember that time four and a half years ago – life has not been the same since, and I wouldn’t go back for the world!) His wife, Kim Sears, is due in mid-February.