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4 Lessons from 4 Decades

As we all know, getting older doesn't always mean getting wiser. Nevertheless, I reckon I've learned a thing or two in my time, so I jotted down a few of the lessons that have served me well throughout my first 40 years. Here’s hoping for a lot more mileage out of them through the next 40!

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The Accidental Influencer

If you’d asked me a while ago if I saw myself as influential, I probably would’ve laughed. It’s just not how I think about myself. But lately, I’ve realised that influence isn’t always about being the loudest in the room, it can come from simply doing what you do well and letting people notice.

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