I digress … thoughts on fish & the environment
John Gummer’s article in today in the Guardian shows a master negotiators hand. Britain got its way in the EU when it mattered – I know, I was there For ease of reference I have pasted it below. I have known John Gummer since my school days in a Roman Catholic school in Suffolk, … Read more
I just re-read Malcom Gladwell’s “David & Goliath: Underdogs, Misfits and the Art of Battling Giants.’ I think the David & Goliath story provides essential lessons in political campaigning. I have pasted the below. A Political Campaigners Guidebook Gladwell’s book is “about what happens when ordinary people confronts giants … powerful opponents of all kinds” … Read more
Recently a friend asked about setting up their organisation in Brussels. I came back with 21 things to take into account. Only set up in Brussels as a lobbying shop. K Street is only in DC for a reason. Belgium is not cheap. Use the following technology and services: Fiscal note (or evernote if … Read more
I have just listened to Ray Dallio‘s book “Principles”. He is the founder of the investment management firm Bridgewater. His investment funds has done well. It has made him, his employees and clients wealthy, very wealthy. He is in the process of writing down his principles. He has kindly written out his “model” for making … Read more