by Colm O'Brien | Jul 2, 2022 | Uncategorised
I have to admit to enjoying rummaging about in my archive material and this week my attention was drawn to this one – Hedgehog For Breakfast. Hedgehog For Breakfast is a mini-chapter in my book, “Feeding Johnny – How to Build a Business Despite the...
by Colm O'Brien | Jun 26, 2022 | Uncategorised
I like dipping back into the archives. It’s interesting to see the same lessons are relevant over and over again. This week’s ‘Coffee with Colm’ is timely because it’s as relevant in my life today as it was when I first published it back...
by Colm O'Brien | Jun 18, 2022 | Uncategorised
One of the most influential books I’ve read so far has been The Cashflow Quadrant (or Rich Dad, Poor Dad 2) by Robert Kiyosaki. I had been struggling for years trying to figure out how some people got ahead, while I was caught in the trenches, batein’ it...
by Colm O'Brien | Jun 11, 2022 | Uncategorised
Between 2003 and 2005 our first business, a former Bewley’s Café Franchise, was failing – nothing could save it and we knew it. I wanted to crawl into a hole and say “Oh well, I tried,” but something told me to push forward. I’m glad I did. As a result we...
by Colm O'Brien | May 22, 2022 | Uncategorised
I did two talks this week, one ‘in real’ – yes, in front of a live in-person audience! only the second time since February 2020 – and one online (no kidding!). Anyway, at the in-person one, done on behalf of The CARI Foundation (www.cari.ie)...
by Colm O'Brien | May 14, 2022 | Uncategorised
What is the Speed of Life? Have you ever wondered? Truthfully, until this past week, I had never even considered it; all I knew, and I’m sure you’ll agree, was that some days appear endless, and yet the years fly by! However, I found myself thinking about...