Case Study
Failure learning experience not avoidance
Many people are obsessed with avoiding failure. They are risk-averse and don’t take the time to understand failure and risk. Failure is the flip side of success, and the more you know it, the more successful you can become. It is the mistakes and failure you experience that leads you to eventual success by achieving…
Read MoreHealth and well-being outcomes are important to me
A case study: by Peter Sergeant There is nothing better than watching the world go by in the comfort of a beautiful regional community, where people care and look out for each other. A community where health and well-being are a priority. But, ‘pushing the envelope’ trying to get too much out of your business…
Read MorePlanning wisdom produces better plans
Planning wisdom quotes can enhance your future. A Case Study by Peter Sergeant Yes, planning wisdom helps you to get control of your business and your life. I have found it’s important to know and understand what motivates you. Over the years I have collected thousands of quotations by famous, and not so famous people…
Read MoreEntrepreneur’s drought roller coaster
A case study by Peter Sergeant Here is a snapshot of my entrepreneur’s drought experience, from a ‘real job’, successful business to devastation and back to reality. I now believe entrepreneurs are born, not made, even though many can have some of the characteristics. Drought certainly brings out those characteristics. Everyone will make mistakes and…
Read MoreProcesses, treat like important recipes
Processes and checklists should be treated like recipes A Case Study by Peter Sergeant The recipe is a classic content. Businesses that perform well can be likened to good cooks. They follow recipes and processes in order to get the best possible outcomes. It’s not uncommon for people to think that you need good cooking…
Read MoreHearing loss causes barriers to business
Hearing loss is a terrible thing to have happen to you because it is difficult to rectify if, in fact, it can be at all. Using hearing aids are great but like me, so many people would rather battle on without them, despite the frustration it can cause other people. Sometimes there are medical contraindications…
Read MoreCoping strategies can change lifestyles
As an entrepreneur I found it easy to move from one project or problem to another, but, when I had to manage the detail I always had difficulty coping. There are many business people not coping with the fast paced changes involved with the modern business in a globalised world. This is leading to unnecessary…
Read MorePressure equals excessive weight gains
We believe that pressure is a health issue. Excessive pressure can lead to weight problems and other health and well-being issues, often overlooked in business today. Healthy businesses and relationships lead to healthy people. Or, is it healthy people lead to healthy businesses and relationships. Whatever? We need to pay more attention to the issues. Pressure leads…
Read MoreEntrepreneurial pressure creates stress
As an entrepreneur, I found it easy to move from one project or problem to another. But, when I had to manage the detail I felt excessive entrepreneurial pressure. It caused me and others to carefully analyse the workload involved before committing to managing the detail. Entrepreneurs find extraordinary things in places other people never…
Read MoreLearning farmer’s inspiring breakthroughs
I was very fortunate to have been born to a successful, highly mechanised farm in central NSW Australia. It was a mixed farm with a long river frontage, where my early learning experiences were fun. I hope thie case study will help you through the droughts, floods , fires and now the COVID-19 virus pandemic.…
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