tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2228113027667471826.comments2022-03-28T03:57:04.945+01:00Clear Horizons & No BarriersClear Horizons & No Barriershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10853545317038624585noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2228113027667471826.post-15970364006366668872012-12-04T12:14:49.679+00:002012-12-04T12:14:49.679+00:00I couldn't agree more. If we all spent more t...I couldn't agree more. If we all spent more time working In Flow, we'd be more productive, happier... There is great power in really knowing what your natural strengths are - what sort of things enable the time to whizz by. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13711077563990753394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2228113027667471826.post-70653795155412519342012-11-01T00:21:59.807+00:002012-11-01T00:21:59.807+00:00Hi Ben,
I almost agree with you, but what about Y...Hi Ben,<br /><br />I almost agree with you, but what about YouTube? Surely video enables you to see intonation and sincerity? Though some people are good actors on video!<br /><br />Best regards,<br />NigelNigel Adamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17557471275104358989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2228113027667471826.post-41589108717284375062012-09-27T16:15:58.373+01:002012-09-27T16:15:58.373+01:00Excellent blog, Ben - and you could have written y...Excellent blog, Ben - and you could have written your core values for me. Authenticity is definitely worth revisiting every now and then, as it is so easy to be subtly influenced, or to change because we think it pleases others. You can only be true to yourself if you know who you are. I could go on, but it's your blog, not mine! ;-)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14178526511667206239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2228113027667471826.post-8443416610535176922012-09-25T12:11:48.342+01:002012-09-25T12:11:48.342+01:00If you think you're an expert/master/guru you ...If you think you're an expert/master/guru you should set out to prove it by your actions, not make it your strapline. Agree with all you've said here, Ben.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2228113027667471826.post-37735840547824711142012-09-24T09:46:15.691+01:002012-09-24T09:46:15.691+01:00Hi Ben
You're absolutely right! When you'r...Hi Ben<br />You're absolutely right! When you're 'in the flow' and doing something you love or find easy, time just whizzes past. Perhaps we should spend more time doing what we love, to stop time 'dragging' by! Sounds like a good plan to me.<br />ChantalChantal Corneliushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07341721260639932095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2228113027667471826.post-43737892967369097222012-09-18T21:20:29.006+01:002012-09-18T21:20:29.006+01:00That is a touching blog Ben - the style you wrote ...That is a touching blog Ben - the style you wrote that with was almost like a story. I hope everything goes okay for you and the family. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00711432905606014550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2228113027667471826.post-32122171524656034622012-09-18T08:45:56.193+01:002012-09-18T08:45:56.193+01:00Ben, you're a star in your very own trek. Live...Ben, you're a star in your very own trek. Live long and prosper - I'm talking about prosperity in the most valuable relationships in life not money! I think you know where true wealth is. In this continuing mission may you continue to boldly go . . .<br /><br />David StaresAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03456836244475278393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2228113027667471826.post-20857415824363625302012-07-11T21:39:33.786+01:002012-07-11T21:39:33.786+01:00Good points, I would agree waste is a contributory...Good points, I would agree waste is a contributory factor to peoples reactions to and perception of tax. I often wonder how "government" at all levels has managed to spend the last 40+ years in the UK finding efficiency savings. Just how profligate were they before this?!<br /><br />Due to life experiences I have been forced to learn to detach emotion and logic and consider both cases separately and asses which argument actually holds the greatest sway. Where you sit will certainly influence that decision. <br /><br />Thanks for taking the time to comment. It means a lot to know I have at least stimulate thoughts and conversation.Clear Horizons & No Barriershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10853545317038624585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2228113027667471826.post-29462780861645484592012-07-11T20:29:26.076+01:002012-07-11T20:29:26.076+01:00Ben,
Very good discussion material here! I especia...Ben,<br />Very good discussion material here! I especially liked your point concerning the media, and the natural tendency to inject emotion into the issues presented. I would like to add a question to your comment on the "them" the government and "us" the tax-payer. How much do you think is added to a tax payer’s emotional reluctance to pay tax when it is obvious that a substantial percentage of the tax collected is wasted! Is this even a legitimate discussion? After all in a democracy we get the government we deserve. And is it even logical? What is a fair rate of tax? Is 10% on everyone with no deductions fair, is it fair that the more productive one is the more percentage of tax is paid? I ponder these issues with a lot of thought, and I think each topic can be a real trap of emotion and belief over logic and true "Fairness". The old saying where you sit is where you stand comes to mind!Philofhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04090567219840442933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2228113027667471826.post-66520285610330113332012-07-10T13:37:23.947+01:002012-07-10T13:37:23.947+01:00Mark thank you for taking the time to leave a comm...Mark thank you for taking the time to leave a comment.<br /><br />Good to see this piece stimulating comment. I was trying to convey the right/wrong argument around avoid, not evade, is perhaps more a question of personal ethics or moral code, than any black and white issue.Clear Horizons & No Barriershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10853545317038624585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2228113027667471826.post-3068218245536656252012-07-10T06:44:25.611+01:002012-07-10T06:44:25.611+01:00This is a very thoughtful piece Ben and I agree wi...This is a very thoughtful piece Ben and I agree with much of what you say. May I add a couple of related observations please?<br /><br />One thing that frustrates me in this debate is when people get stuck with the word 'avoidance' and imply that the following are both the same thing and are therefore either both fine or both bad. <br /><br />1 - Making use of specifically legislated allowances, reliefs and exemption in the ways intended by Parliament. eg: investing in ISAs, pensions or other tax favoured investments<br /><br />2 - Paying large sums to promoters of 'abusive' schemes that are reliant on Tax Counsel's opinion to satisfy everyone involved that even if challenged by HMRC, no one will be penalised as there was no intent to EVADE taxes. <br /><br />The two are not comparable and to suggest otherwise is naive at best - in my view.Mark Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11524316185528362603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2228113027667471826.post-83085227143269473352012-04-30T09:06:44.908+01:002012-04-30T09:06:44.908+01:00I like the way you've put that
It's easy ...I like the way you've put that<br /><br />It's easy for me to say 12 months after this blog was written that IMHO social media is here to stay, although I'd like to think that those who know me will verify it's been my mantra for much longer than a year.<br /><br />As for the Metrics (a guideline) they too will have a GROWING value just like golf.<br /><br />Those that can keep out of the rough and the bunkers will be much sought after by sponsorsAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09087164927462592762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2228113027667471826.post-27481003933187844222012-04-17T10:44:34.996+01:002012-04-17T10:44:34.996+01:00Hi Ben
I heard a while ago that if you have two p...Hi Ben<br /><br />I heard a while ago that if you have two people in the same room with the same idea then one of them is wasted. Its part of the idea that you need 'creative abrasion' to be really innovative. Different perspectives to move things forward.<br /><br />But when it comes to sharing and networking - where we offer information and help authentically without asking whats in it for me - then I do think it helps if there is a shared sense of purpose and that we are helping people with shared values and people we are drawn to<br /><br />Its great when you network and make a connection and its great when the climate is right for us. I heard Tina Seelig at Stanford talk once on networking suggesting we hunt to find the "million dollars in the room". That sounds fun - for sure its there. But hunting for the connection that has meaning is far more valuable.<br /><br />We certainly need to walk into the room to see 'how is it' but you are right that we don't need to stay if its not for us.<br /><br />Certainly there are more 'rooms' to explore than there are hours in the day<br /><br />(Happy to have found your Room today Ben)<br /><br />JamesAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2228113027667471826.post-65002226054620861952012-03-05T21:06:17.990+00:002012-03-05T21:06:17.990+00:00Brilliantly put Ben. So much so I had to +1 and sh...Brilliantly put Ben. So much so I had to +1 and share on Google+Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09087164927462592762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2228113027667471826.post-49358758498748644972012-02-13T22:14:40.431+00:002012-02-13T22:14:40.431+00:00Cheers Mr Instone. I have posted Ayd's commen...Cheers Mr Instone. I have posted Ayd's comment as it seemed highly appropriate to the blog tpic and in the hope it will draw out more. For reference Horizons & Futures is a B2B magazine in Oxfordshire I publish and have written for/edited as well. It can be found on www.bbkmedia.comClear Horizons & No Barriershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10853545317038624585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2228113027667471826.post-56343700266452848872012-02-13T21:03:37.820+00:002012-02-13T21:03:37.820+00:00You are, and forever will be to me, and believe me...You are, and forever will be to me, and believe me this is no exaggeration, so don't be modest, the greatest, the most talented, the most messianic, insightful expert called Ben Jackson of Horizon's and Futures in Bicester in the whole world.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2228113027667471826.post-5504940128912449542011-11-02T17:55:40.651+00:002011-11-02T17:55:40.651+00:00Excellent post as always Ben.
My studies have HI...Excellent post as always Ben. <br /><br />My studies have HIGHLIGHTED there is a HUGE gap between being on the platforms and making it work for businesses.<br /><br />If only I could be paid a £1 for everytime I hear it's FREE (it's not!) I could be so VERY rich by now.<br /><br />It's that attitude that needs addressing next.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09087164927462592762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2228113027667471826.post-55178461981769166352011-09-12T22:56:58.363+01:002011-09-12T22:56:58.363+01:00Great blog! Thoughtful, engaging, real world. I gu...Great blog! Thoughtful, engaging, real world. I guess we all face difficult decisions that we can never be 100% sure about - all we can do is assess what is before us and follow our hearts and intuition (to quote the great Steve Jobs, in part!)Kathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14142038871599955955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2228113027667471826.post-20700595555341928742011-09-12T00:26:48.493+01:002011-09-12T00:26:48.493+01:00Brilliant blog Ben - you gained my respect it seem...Brilliant blog Ben - you gained my respect it seems a very long time ago.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09087164927462592762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2228113027667471826.post-75224495289394424322011-01-07T13:04:01.403+00:002011-01-07T13:04:01.403+00:00Interesting post Ben. To re-write any text purely ...Interesting post Ben. To re-write any text purely in terms of political correctness can never be right.<br /><br />I wonder if in years to come we will see Orwell's 1984 edited to remove any similiarities with the modern world?Neil Ashworthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08039294712770164045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2228113027667471826.post-31410591705337530772010-08-12T00:24:53.021+01:002010-08-12T00:24:53.021+01:00Great article, Ben. I got some new shoes recently...Great article, Ben. I got some new shoes recently, they were a bargain but didn't last long! Now I have to spend more time shopping for new ones. Doh!MarkFLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02976632992844719803noreply@blogger.com