Five Things Worth Knowing About Life

Last year I turned 50, and it got me thinking about what I’ve learnt along the way. I made a whole list that I think are the top ones.

• A real team is not one where everyone agrees. It’s one where everyone commits
• It’s not an apology if it comes with an excuse
• The amount of time a person has spent in my life is not necessarily proportional to their influence on my life
• Don’t take criticism from someone you wouldn’t take advice from
• Just because you’re scared doesn’t mean you’re not ready
• No matter how much I prepare, there will always be three versions of any presentation I give. The one I plan to give, the one I actually give, the one I wish I’d given
• The thing that made you different as a kid could make you great as an adult