Continuing with his examination of blind spots in business and life, Neil is here with a cautionary tale of an intervention by a friend to alter his trajectory when distracted and entranced by a bright shiny penny. 

KEY TAKEAWAYS
This story is about the value of getting someone else’s eyes on your blind spots, as well as the seductive power of bright shiny pennies, those alluring distractions that catch your eye and lure you away from your true mission.  
When faced with the possibility of losing his guitar coaching business, Neil invested in training and learning about property investment. 
That’s when a new member of Neils’ Blind Spot Council (go back and listen to episode 255 if you haven’t already) offered some timely and sage insight. 

BEST MOMENTS

‘At that point, I realised I was just one accident or one illness away from being skint and in trouble if I was forced to stop teaching guitar which I had never really thought of before.’ 

‘At a small table in the middle of the room sat my new mentor, Derek.’ 

‘I think that anything that takes you away from the work you love, your teaching business, is not going to be worth it because you’ll end up resenting it for taking you away from your true love.’ 

VALUABLE RESOURCES

The Tutor Podcast

www.Neilcowmeadow.com

ABOUT THE HOST

Neil Cowmeadow is a maverick peripatetic guitar teacher from Telford with over 19 years’ experience in the business of helping people. Learn how to start, grow and love your business with Neil’s invaluable advice and tips without the buzzwords and BS!

CONTACT METHOD

info@neilcowmeadow.com

Continuing with his examination of blind spots in business and life, Neil is here with a cautionary tale of an intervention by a friend to alter his trajectory when distracted and entranced by a bright shiny penny. 
KEY TAKEAWAYS
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">This story is about the value of getting someone else’s eyes on your blind spots, as well as the seductive power of bright shiny pennies, those alluring distractions that catch your eye and lure you away from your true mission.  </li>
<li aria-level="1">When faced with the possibility of losing his guitar coaching business, Neil invested in training and learning about property investment. </li>
<li aria-level="1">That’s when a new member of Neils’ Blind Spot Council (go back and listen to episode 255 if you haven’t already) offered some timely and sage insight. </li>
</ul>
BEST MOMENTS
‘At that point, I realised I was just one accident or one illness away from being skint and in trouble if I was forced to stop teaching guitar which I had never really thought of before.’ 
‘At a small table in the middle of the room sat my new mentor, Derek.’ 
‘I think that anything that takes you away from the work you love, your teaching business, is not going to be worth it because you’ll end up resenting it for taking you away from your true love.’ 
VALUABLE RESOURCES
<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-tutor-podcast/id1369191372">The Tutor Podcast</a>
 <a href="http://www.neilcowmeadow.com">www.Neilcowmeadow.com</a>
ABOUT THE HOST
Neil Cowmeadow is a maverick peripatetic guitar teacher from Telford with over 19 years’ experience in the business of helping people. Learn how to start, grow and love your business with Neil’s invaluable advice and tips without the buzzwords and BS!
CONTACT METHOD
<a href="mailto:info@neilcowmeadow.com">info@neilcowmeadow.com</a>

The Tutor Podcast the weekly show that’s all about the business of helping people.
If you’re a tutor, a teacher or a coach, join your host Neil Cowmeadow for news, tips and insights to help you Start, Grow and Love your tutoring business. Plain English, no buzzwords and no BS. So, if you want to make more money - and make more of a difference - The Tutor Podcast will be with you, every step of the way.

The Tutor Podcast

Continuing with his examination of blind spots in business and life, Neil is here with a cautionary tale of an intervention by a friend to alter his trajectory when distracted and entranced by a bright shiny penny.

Bright Shiny Pennies

Join host Neil as he passionately discusses the pitfalls of relying on AI to write books and the importance of genuine effort and passion in writing. He criticises the deceptive tactics of individuals selling shortcuts and secret algorithms for writing books, emphasising that true writing involves soulful expression and dedication. Neil encourages listeners to embrace the process of writing authentically, without seeking quick fixes or magic systems. 

KEY TAKEAWAYS


Avoid shortcuts: Writing takes time, effort, passion, dedication, and diligence. It is a process that requires the essence of the writer to be reflected in the work.


Beware of conmen: Be cautious of individuals selling quick-fix solutions or secret algorithms for success. True success in writing comes from genuine effort and authenticity.


Write with soul: When writing, let your voice, passions, and even agonies shine through. It is through this authenticity that readers can connect with the essence of your work.


Value the process: Good writing is a result of sweat, passion, and dedication. It is a reflection of the writer's commitment to their craft.


Engage authentically: Instead of seeking magic systems or shortcuts, embrace the process of writing authentically. Let your words flow from your soul onto the page.

BEST MOMENTS

"If AI is writing your book, where's the passion in the book going to come from?" 

"Let's not talk to these idiots who want to sell you a loophole in the system, a secret algorithm, and a backdoor hack that nobody else knows about." 

"Writing takes time. Good stuff takes time. Good stuff takes effort." 

"When we write, we're putting blood and ink on the page. Something of the essence of us finds its way through the pen to the reader." 

"Grab a pen and spoil a blank page. Do the work and as for the 30-minute book guru, wave at him with one finger."

VALUABLE RESOURCES

www.Neilcowmeadow.com

info@neilcowmeadow.com

HOST BIO

Neil Cowmeadow is a maverick peripatetic guitar teacher from Telford with over 19 years’ experience in the business of helping people. Learn how to start, grow and love your business with Neil’s invaluable advice and tips without the buzzwords and BS!

Join host Neil as he passionately discusses the pitfalls of relying on AI to write books and the importance of genuine effort and passion in writing. He criticises the deceptive tactics of individuals selling shortcuts and secret algorithms for writing books, emphasising that true writing involves soulful expression and dedication. Neil encourages listeners to embrace the process of writing authentically, without seeking quick fixes or magic systems. 
KEY TAKEAWAYS
<ul>
<li>
Avoid shortcuts: Writing takes time, effort, passion, dedication, and diligence. It is a process that requires the essence of the writer to be reflected in the work.
</li>
<li>
Beware of conmen: Be cautious of individuals selling quick-fix solutions or secret algorithms for success. True success in writing comes from genuine effort and authenticity.
</li>
<li>
Write with soul: When writing, let your voice, passions, and even agonies shine through. It is through this authenticity that readers can connect with the essence of your work.
</li>
<li>
Value the process: Good writing is a result of sweat, passion, and dedication. It is a reflection of the writer's commitment to their craft.
</li>
<li>
Engage authentically: Instead of seeking magic systems or shortcuts, embrace the process of writing authentically. Let your words flow from your soul onto the page.
</li>
</ul>
BEST MOMENTS
"If AI is writing your book, where's the passion in the book going to come from?" 
"Let's not talk to these idiots who want to sell you a loophole in the system, a secret algorithm, and a backdoor hack that nobody else knows about." 
"Writing takes time. Good stuff takes time. Good stuff takes effort." 
"When we write, we're putting blood and ink on the page. Something of the essence of us finds its way through the pen to the reader." 
"Grab a pen and spoil a blank page. Do the work and as for the 30-minute book guru, wave at him with one finger."
VALUABLE RESOURCES
<a href="http://www.neilcowmeadow.com/">www.Neilcowmeadow.com</a>
<a>info@neilcowmeadow.com</a> 
HOST BIO
Neil Cowmeadow is a maverick peripatetic guitar teacher from Telford with over 19 years’ experience in the business of helping people. Learn how to start, grow and love your business with Neil’s invaluable advice and tips without the buzzwords and BS!

The 30 Minute Book Guru

Neil shares insights and reflections on the importance of avoiding the comfort zone in life and business. Drawing from his own experiences and wisdom gained over 25 years in the industry, Neil emphasises the need to push boundaries, challenge oneself, and stay uncomfortable to continue growing and thriving. The episode serves as a motivational call to action for individuals in the tutoring, teaching, and coaching business to keep moving forward, stay hungry for growth, and never settle for a comfortable existence.

KEY TAKEAWAYS


Avoid the Comfort Zone: The comfort zone is where dreams are broken, passions are slain, and hope goes to die. It is important to push towards the edge and stay uncomfortable every single day.


Keep Moving: It is essential to keep moving, pushing against perceived limits, and avoiding a slowdown or gradual decline.


Rage Against Settling: Do not settle into a comfortable existence. Instead, embrace risk, adventure, and daring to avoid the slow goodnight into a comfortable but unfulfilling life.


Stay Hungry: The hunger to grow and be more, to live an uncomfortable life, is crucial. It is important to stay hungry and continue to seek growth and improvement.


Seek Growth and Adventure: Embrace life with a spirit of risk, adventure, and daring. Do not go gently into a comfortable existence but instead rage against settling and embrace the uncomfortable journey of growth and discovery.

BEST MOMENTS

"If you're not on the edge, you're taking up too much damn space."

"The comfort zone is where dreams are broken, passions are slain, and where hope goes to die."

"Old age should burn and rave at close of day. Rage! Rage against the dying of the light."

"Going gentle into that good night is Thomas's magnificent call to life, to risk, adventure and daring."

"Stay uncomfortable every single day."

VALUABLE RESOURCES

www.Neilcowmeadow.com

info@neilcowmeadow.com

HOST BIO

Neil Cowmeadow is a maverick peripatetic guitar teacher from Telford with over 19 years’ experience in the business of helping people. Learn how to start, grow and love your business with Neil’s invaluable advice and tips without the buzzwords and BS!

Neil shares insights and reflections on the importance of avoiding the comfort zone in life and business. Drawing from his own experiences and wisdom gained over 25 years in the industry, Neil emphasises the need to push boundaries, challenge oneself, and stay uncomfortable to continue growing and thriving. The episode serves as a motivational call to action for individuals in the tutoring, teaching, and coaching business to keep moving forward, stay hungry for growth, and never settle for a comfortable existence.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
<ul>
<li>
Avoid the Comfort Zone: The comfort zone is where dreams are broken, passions are slain, and hope goes to die. It is important to push towards the edge and stay uncomfortable every single day.
</li>
<li>
Keep Moving: It is essential to keep moving, pushing against perceived limits, and avoiding a slowdown or gradual decline.
</li>
<li>
Rage Against Settling: Do not settle into a comfortable existence. Instead, embrace risk, adventure, and daring to avoid the slow goodnight into a comfortable but unfulfilling life.
</li>
<li>
Stay Hungry: The hunger to grow and be more, to live an uncomfortable life, is crucial. It is important to stay hungry and continue to seek growth and improvement.
</li>
<li>
Seek Growth and Adventure: Embrace life with a spirit of risk, adventure, and daring. Do not go gently into a comfortable existence but instead rage against settling and embrace the uncomfortable journey of growth and discovery.
</li>
</ul>
BEST MOMENTS
"If you're not on the edge, you're taking up too much damn space."
"The comfort zone is where dreams are broken, passions are slain, and where hope goes to die."
"Old age should burn and rave at close of day. Rage! Rage against the dying of the light."
"Going gentle into that good night is Thomas's magnificent call to life, to risk, adventure and daring."
"Stay uncomfortable every single day."
VALUABLE RESOURCES
<a href="http://www.neilcowmeadow.com/">www.Neilcowmeadow.com</a>
<a>info@neilcowmeadow.com</a> 
HOST BIO
Neil Cowmeadow is a maverick peripatetic guitar teacher from Telford with over 19 years’ experience in the business of helping people. Learn how to start, grow and love your business with Neil’s invaluable advice and tips without the buzzwords and BS!

Death by Comfort Zone

Neil emphasises the importance of taking action and actively pursuing one's goals, rather than waiting for success to come by chance. Neil uses the analogy of a man waiting for a roast duck to fly into his mouth to illustrate the concept of not leaving things to chance. He encourages listeners to define their goals clearly, know what they want, and take deliberate steps towards achieving them. 

KEY TAKEAWAYS


Don't wait for success to happen by chance: The old Chinese saying mentioned in the podcast emphasises the importance of taking action and not relying on luck or chance to achieve your goals.


Define your goals clearly: Many people lack well-defined and visualised goals, which hinders their progress. It's crucial to know exactly what you want to achieve in order to work towards it effectively.


Effort is essential for success: Success requires effort, just like successful hunting demands effort. Those who are willing to put in the work are more likely to achieve their dreams compared to those who wait for things to happen by chance.


Take daily steps towards your goals: Consistent effort and daily pursuit of your goals are key to achieving success. By actively working towards your goals every day, you increase your chances of success.


Share your progress and seek help: The podcast encourages listeners to share their goals and progress. Seeking help and sharing knowledge can be beneficial in achieving your goals and overcoming obstacles.

BEST MOMENTS

"Don't leave it to chance ever... get out there, get after it and make it happen."

"If you ask them what happiness looks like to them... they haven't got a clue."

"Find out what your duck actually looks like... go get your duck, don't wait for it to happen by chance." 

"Success demands effort... successful hunting demands effort."

VALUABLE RESOURCES

www.Neilcowmeadow.com

info@neilcowmeadow.com

HOST BIO

Neil Cowmeadow is a maverick peripatetic guitar teacher from Telford with over 19 years’ experience in the business of helping people. Learn how to start, grow and love your business with Neil’s invaluable advice and tips without the buzzwords and BS!

Neil emphasises the importance of taking action and actively pursuing one's goals, rather than waiting for success to come by chance. Neil uses the analogy of a man waiting for a roast duck to fly into his mouth to illustrate the concept of not leaving things to chance. He encourages listeners to define their goals clearly, know what they want, and take deliberate steps towards achieving them. 
KEY TAKEAWAYS
<ul>
<li>
Don't wait for success to happen by chance: The old Chinese saying mentioned in the podcast emphasises the importance of taking action and not relying on luck or chance to achieve your goals.
</li>
<li>
Define your goals clearly: Many people lack well-defined and visualised goals, which hinders their progress. It's crucial to know exactly what you want to achieve in order to work towards it effectively.
</li>
<li>
Effort is essential for success: Success requires effort, just like successful hunting demands effort. Those who are willing to put in the work are more likely to achieve their dreams compared to those who wait for things to happen by chance.
</li>
<li>
Take daily steps towards your goals: Consistent effort and daily pursuit of your goals are key to achieving success. By actively working towards your goals every day, you increase your chances of success.
</li>
<li>
Share your progress and seek help: The podcast encourages listeners to share their goals and progress. Seeking help and sharing knowledge can be beneficial in achieving your goals and overcoming obstacles.
</li>
</ul>
BEST MOMENTS
"Don't leave it to chance ever... get out there, get after it and make it happen."
"If you ask them what happiness looks like to them... they haven't got a clue."
"Find out what your duck actually looks like... go get your duck, don't wait for it to happen by chance." 
"Success demands effort... successful hunting demands effort."
VALUABLE RESOURCES
<a href="http://www.neilcowmeadow.com/">www.Neilcowmeadow.com</a>
<a>info@neilcowmeadow.com</a> 
HOST BIO
Neil Cowmeadow is a maverick peripatetic guitar teacher from Telford with over 19 years’ experience in the business of helping people. Learn how to start, grow and love your business with Neil’s invaluable advice and tips without the buzzwords and BS!

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