4 Focus

“You will never reach your destination if you stop and throw stones at every dog that barks.”

Sir Winston Churchill

Do you know what you want in life? Have you discovered the clarity that keeps you sharp and that drives you through the tough days and distractions?

It took me many years; unsurprisingly, it came with age and many experiences.

When I was in my teens, I wanted to be a lawyer; I did my work experience in the office of the solicitor that oversaw my parents' divorce. I enjoyed it, especially visiting the local courts and listening to often quite minor cases. But if I'm honest, the paperwork and hours of reading weren't for me, besides and I think that this is crucial: I didn't have the desire or discipline to do what it ...

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