“Thinking and Acting Deliberately to Solve Performance Problems” link.medium.com/YditJIG5j9

Some useful rules of engagement here for when there is disagreement and how we might discuss issues as an MDT

First two episodes of ⁦Jimmy McLoughlin 🐑⁩ ‘s new podcast ⁦Jimmy's Jobs⁩ have been excellent. Refreshing format and great guests! podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/jim…

Brilliant to see coaching explicitly recognised as a competitive advantage

One of the best articles I’ve read on independent mindedness and critical thinking - paulgraham.com/think.html

“If someone’s much better than you at something, they probably try much harder. You probably underestimate how much harder they try ... so much of getting good at anything is just pure labor” - effort by Ava ava.substack.com/p/effort?utm_c…

One of my favourite books of the year so far comes from Ian Leslie - so much progress can come from more productive, rather than destructive, disagreements

Trying to catch as much #Nudgestock2021 as possible between meetings and sessions today. Great to see the familiar face of Sam Tatam who was recently so generous with his time discussing application of BS in sport

After a uniquely challenging few years for athletes, coaches and support staff - 65 medals for Team GB and 124 medals for ParalympicsGB has been a remarkable achievement. Some inspiring and powerful moments that reaffirm the positive impact sport can have!

It’s possible achieving ‘work/life balance’ isn’t realistic. Perhaps seeking a ‘work/life blend’ that works for each of our unique and dynamic needs, preferences and circumstances is a more useful target.