Bill Nelson Total Performance Concepts

Episode 80 of Bill's "Potential To Performance" Podcast now online

Bill — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 9:48:22 +1100

In episode 80, Bill and Jae discuss the advantages that come with using technology, but not underestimating the value of human skill.

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Happy New Year

Bill — Tue, 1 Jan 2013 0:00:00 +1100

Well here we are, another year has passed and it is time to celebrate both what has been and what will be.

Happy 2013!

2012 was an interesting year, a lot of things happened some good, some not so much. However as per normal I probably wouldn't change too much of what I went through in 2012. Because without everything that has taken place over the past twelve months I wouldn't be where I am at right now.

I look forward to what I will challenge, attempt, experience and hopefully achieve in 2013.

Although we are only a few hours into 2013 (actually as I write this from Vancouver Canada it is still New Years eve) I see the New Year with refreshed, enhanced and increased confidence and enthusiasm. Not for any particular reason, other than my firm belief that their will be opportunity in the days and months ahead and it is ultimately up to me what I do with those opportunities.

But then again it is no different for you as it is for me. What lies in front of you and what you will make of that time and opportunity will ultimately be decided by you.

So all I can really say is that I wish you all the success your decide to work towards in 2013. Enjoy the journey that sits in front of you, make the decisions you need to, take on the challenges that will both push you and reward you.

Simply put "Do what's right" and when and where appropriate celebrate the spoils of your commitment, discipline and determination.

Happy 2013.

THe Journey Continues!

Episode 79 of Bill's "Potential To Performance" Podcast now online

Bill — Fri, 7 Dec 2012 8:12:38 +1100

In episode 79, Jae and Bill discuss how to evade putting ourselves in the position of regret. We also ask the success architect what his regrets are in life!

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Episode 78 of Bill's "Potential To Performance" Podcast now online

Bill — Thu, 1 Nov 2012 12:08:48 +1100

In episode 78, Bill and Jae discuss methods to keep those who bring us down, out of our lives!

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Grumpy Old Man

Bill — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 0:00:00 +1000

Man it is a weird time when you realise you are starting to say things about the world that sound just like your parents did 30 years ago.

And of recent times, I hear myself waffling on about things just like my Dad did.

Weird, weird realisation.

Basically I think I have become a Grumpy Old Man.

There are things I see on a day to day basis that drive me nuts. And to be honest, I am not sure if they haven't always driven me nuts but now I just see the need to be more aware of it, and to a large degree less patient about them and then whinge and complain about it.

Which I suppose I am doing now.

(10 mins later)

Well for the last 10 mins I sat and pondered... am I just once again venting or is this worthy of posting on the Blog. Well obviously I went with the post but if you think I have lost my mind and I need to get a life please don't be hesitate to post a comment to tell me so.

Where as on the other hand, if there are elements of a modern society that are irritating the daylights out of you please feel free to put them up as well.

So here we go, the insights of a Grumpy Old Man:

i. Sitting in the outside lane
It's OK if you are the pacesetter. But when you sit in the outside lane doing 20 klms/mph less than the speed limit, it is not OK.

ii. Out of control children
As I said earlier, maybe its just me but I feel regardless of wether its at the mall, in the park, on the cycling trails kids keep running into me which is fine as they are just kids. But what gets me is when parents can see what is about to happen and don't stop it or they see what has happened and never say a word to their kids. Therefore teaching them that this is acceptable behaviour.

iii. Reality TV
If what they show in TV is life then I don't know maybe I missed the bus. No-one and I mean no-one I know (And hey I know some people) live their life like what is portrayed on these shows. And then I have to watch, hear or see teenagers talking about it with some level of admiration.

iv.Texting whilst you are driving
Surely its not that important that you are prepared to endanger your life to answer a text? Ok maybe you are but if that is that case maybe you might consider not endangering mine in the process.

v. Be aware of others around you
For all sorts of reasons, mostly unbeknown to me, people just seem to be only interested/focussed/understanding of their own needs and in the process oblivious to the needs of others. Just simple things like standing in the hall and blocking people from getting by. Not holding the door open for anyone else.

vi. The dead fish hand shake
Now I know the death grip handshake is no bundle of fun either, but gee when you shake someones hand put some effort into it. Look them in the eyes and offer some type of heartfelt greeting.

vii. Using your mobile/cell phone at inappropriate times
Any time anyone else has no choice but to hear to your conversation then it is inappropriate. If you are standing in line tell them you will call them back. In a elevator wait two minutes and call back. When you are in the middle of a conversation, what the call is more important? How to win friends and influence people!

viii. Be on time
Show respect for yourself and for the other parties involved. Get a watch and use it.

ix. Two go in one comes out
How does it happen? How do you put a pair of socks into the washing and then when you go to put your clean clothes away there is only one sock! I do the laundry so I know what goes into the machine but somewhere between me putting them into the machine and getting my clothes back someone continues to steal my sock! Yes singular a sock, not the pair, only one...WHY????

Anyway thats my rant I better let it go so that....

The Journey Continues!

Episode 76 of Bill's "Potential To Performance" Podcast now online

Bill — Mon, 17 Sep 2012 12:03:58 +1000

In episode 76, Jae and Bill ask the question, Instead of trying to improve on an excisting idea, is it it better to create a whole new one?

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Episode 75 of Bill's "Potential To Performance" Podcast now online

Bill — Fri, 24 Aug 2012 8:51:24 +1000

In episode 75, Jae and Bill discuss why people live in a reality, which perhaps isn't quite the right place to be in life.

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What Haven’t I Been Doing and Why?

Bill — Tue, 21 Aug 2012 0:00:00 +1000

It has been a while since I last posted a blog update, and to be completely honest the reason I haven't, is that I have been busy.

Not too busy to post an update, but too busy to recognise things going on around me that I feel would make great subject matter for an update.

The fact of the matter is that there is information and opportunity everywhere that can, and will provide great topics. But I need to make sure that I am in a position to firstly recognise these little gems and then secondly, take advantage of the opportunity.

But here is the strange thing.

I know this. In fact, I know that I know it, because I hear myself talking to people about it nearly everyday.

As we all know, we don't always do the things we know we should. And for the past month or so, I have been the living, breathing, proof of that.

So what needs to change so that it doesn't happen again?

Well the first step in dealing with a problem is to admit one exists in the first place. And for me, not posting regular blog updates is a problem and one that I need to rectify. So problem identified, responsibility to make change, done.

So therefore I suppose I can tick the box of dealing with the first step.

OK, so what's next? What do you do to rectify problems that have not been there in the past? You go back to doing things that you used to do. Go back to the things that have previously served you well.

For me that is as simple as carrying my journal with me everywhere. Whenever I heard something, saw something, learned something I would instantaneously write it into my journal. So if I know the advantage to my journal, than why did I stop using it?

Convenience.

It weighs a ton. (Oh and don't I sound precious!) Well, it doesn't really weigh a ton but it is 300 page A4 book, and not the most convenient thing to carry everywhere. But here is the thing: because it was heavy and inconvenient, I stopped carrying it because I thought I could use the note taking App on my iPhone for the same outcome.

Now let me say this. There is nothing wrong with the note taking App on my iPhone. It works perfectly well.
But there is just one downside to my iPhone and to the note taking App.

It doesn't weigh a ton!

You see my approach with the journal was based around the fact that as long as it was inconvenient for me to carry that journal with me everywhere I went, it almost ensured that I would utilise it every time the opportunity arose. In doing so it would show that any inconvenience caused wasn't a complete waste of time and effort.

There was reward for my effort.

But obviously a lesson I didn't learn well enough the first time. For now, journal aside, here is what I have gained through understanding this particular situation:

i. Don't stop doing the things that work
ii. And if you do go back to the things that have served you well in the past
iii. Better is not always better
iv. It's not always about what is easiest, it is about what is best.
v. Inconvenience isn't always a bad thing

So now that I have learned a little about where I made my mistakes, I can now keep moving forward and in doing so making sure...

The Journey Continues!

Episode 74 of Bill's "Potential To Performance" Podcast now online

Bill — Wed, 8 Aug 2012 8:28:39 +1000

In episode 74 of Potential To Performance, Jae asks Bill to discuss these two aspects of our lives, and maybe put to rest any confusion between accountability and responsibility!

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Episode 73 of Bill's "Potential To Performance" Podcast now online

Bill — Mon, 16 Jul 2012 13:18:34 +1000

In episode 73, Jae and Bill discuss how rubbish talk inside the team can ultimately derail its journey to success!

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