Shocking statistics

It is odd how often one can read something which is really surprising. As an example: I read today that over 1000 Mexicans have died attempting to illegally enter the USA, compared to approx 300 who died attempting to cross the Berlin Wall during its 28 years of existence. Remarkable! And thought-provoking...

Death of a parent... my book

This is probably still some way off but I have decided to definitely proceed with the book that I have had on the go now, since my mother died: "Diary of a death". At the time, nearly three years ago, it was a lonely process and I wished I could read more about what I was going through. I also wished that I could have planned better for this inevitable life milestone. But, like many, or most, I had ignored the possibility of her dying and this increased the pain. Death is quite a taboo, until you get close experience of it. After that, it becomes easier to understand and to talk about. I would like to get people talking about it more so that we all deal with it better.

Please do get in touch if you wish to talk to me about this - about my book or about your experience, now or in the past...

Pondering the economic climate and sundry lessons...

My newsletter is once again topical - see http://www.ambitioncoach.com/62652/93328.html. I explored what can be learnt from the recent fiasco when the US Congress voted No instead of the Yes that the government wanted. Going for the win:win and putting oneself in another's shoes is crucial when trying to persuade someone to take your side.