"What's The Big Secret?"!
I'm sure it's no secret any more ... and I doubt if it ever was. Take a look at this and I'll comment in the next post.
Thursday, March 15, 2007
Wednesday, January 10, 2007
I'VE STARTED SO I'LL FINISH
Magnus Magnusson, best known for his 25-year reign as Mastermind's formidable and cerebral inquisitor, has died, aged 77. He joined the BBC in 1964 as a presenter on the Tonight programme before going on to host Mastermind for 25 years from 1972. The show became known for its distinctive, ominous theme music and intimidating black leather contestant's chair. At the height of its popularity, 22 million viewers tuned in to watch contestants struggle to answer questions on their obscure chosen subjects and general knowledge.
Magnusson -- made an honorary knight by The Queen in 1987 - retired as quizmaster in 1997. He went to develop his broadcasting and writing career. He had written several books on the Vikings and his most recent study of the history of fraudsters, Fakers, Forgers and Phoneys, was published late last year.
Whatever it takes from the Inside Out!
John Gordon
The Indside Out Coach
www.MagicWorks.co.uk
Magnus Magnusson, best known for his 25-year reign as Mastermind's formidable and cerebral inquisitor, has died, aged 77. He joined the BBC in 1964 as a presenter on the Tonight programme before going on to host Mastermind for 25 years from 1972. The show became known for its distinctive, ominous theme music and intimidating black leather contestant's chair. At the height of its popularity, 22 million viewers tuned in to watch contestants struggle to answer questions on their obscure chosen subjects and general knowledge.
Magnusson -- made an honorary knight by The Queen in 1987 - retired as quizmaster in 1997. He went to develop his broadcasting and writing career. He had written several books on the Vikings and his most recent study of the history of fraudsters, Fakers, Forgers and Phoneys, was published late last year.
The TV presenter, journalist, historian and author will be remembered for his catchphrase - "I've started, so I'll finish" - heard often during his interrogation of subjects in the black leather chair. And it's that phrase that has been ringing in my head all day today. I'm good at starting things ... very good. My creative mind continuously spouts out new ideas and projects. It's a non-stop floodgate of new ideas. BUT ... I'm not so good at finishing! I guess I'm a procrastinator. I'm a perfectionist. I can always find a reason to keep improving, adding, changing, updating. "I'll just do this then it'll be ready." Of course I never am!
I'll write later about the problems of New Year Resolutions, but my new Goal for today, no, FROM today is:
I've started, so I'll finish
Thanks Magnus.
Whatever it takes from the Inside Out!
John Gordon
The Indside Out Coach
www.MagicWorks.co.uk
PS What have YOU started that needs finishing? Do it now!
Wednesday, November 22, 2006
WHATEVER IT TAKES
Matt Dawson is something of a real Superstar. Originally known for being a powerhouse scrum half he’s transformed into a MasterChef and now an elegant ballroom dancer!
He’s been a familiar face to BBC UK TV audiences with his ‘A Question of Sport' appearances as team captain, opposite Ally McCoist. But England, Northampton Saints and Wasps rugby star Matt Dawson is stepping well outside his usual comfort zones on national television. Why would anyone want to take on this potential humiliation?
Darren says. “I don't have a burning desire to become a dancer but the idea of doing something I've never done before in front of a huge live audience is such an adrenalin rush. And it'll give the friends and family something to have a giggle about.”
The BBC website on the show says: “Dawson retired from rugby in 2006, after a career which earned him 77 England caps and put him in a crucial position for England's victorious performance in the 2003 Rugby World Cup. There's no doubting Dawson's ability as a scrum half – but the rugby pitch is a long way from the dance floor. Can Dawson learn grace and accuracy after a career of speed and strength?”
The finalists in the BBC MasterChef competition actually showed what it takes to excel in something like this. Two of the three were sportsmen and they clearly had what it took to win in both the sports arena or the kitchen. Their training regime of transferable mental skills was clearly at work.
Matt says: “I enjoyed every single minute of it. I learned from it….. and progressed as I went through the competition”.
So how is he shaping up in Strictly Come Dancing? Well, the competition is still running but he’s in there doing well. He’s listening to the sometimes very harsh comments by expert judges and, most importantly, taking these comments on board and doing something about it!
Dawson says: “As long as I'm not the first out, I'll be happy. Two or three weeks is enough and anything beyond that is a bonus. I'm looking forward to getting into the costumes; you can't really sign up for Strictly Come Dancing and then refuse to wear the sequins and ruffles. When I go down, I want to go down in a blaze of glory!” This healthy attitude is one factor but Matt and dance Partner Lilia Kopylova last week did something to raise their bar everyone should take notice of, irrespective of their business arena.
The previous week they had received comments that, whilst the routine, the steps and timing etc were fine Matt’s performance lacked heart. These dances were of Latin origin and often therefore sexual in nature. Matt’s performance was missing some ‘fire’. So, he brings in an acting coach. I apologise to her but don’t have details of her name or contact info. I have seen a short clip of her session with them and she had them engage in some improvisational theatre games concerned with emotions and feelings.
But the point is this. The following week the judges were suitably impressed with his performance, recognised that he was now feeling the piece, and showing that and two of the four awarded him a nine and ten (out of ten) respectively.
That’s a fine lesson for everyone. If you want to ‘win’ whatever you game, even if it’s something away from your usual arena or outside your comfort zone then do whatever it takes. When you stretch you grow. Something that's stretched never goes back to the same size again. For you that could just mean outsourcing or bringing in an expert from another field, so you can benefit from their knowledge and up your game.
Whatever it takes from the Inside Out!
Matt Dawson is something of a real Superstar. Originally known for being a powerhouse scrum half he’s transformed into a MasterChef and now an elegant ballroom dancer!
He’s been a familiar face to BBC UK TV audiences with his ‘A Question of Sport' appearances as team captain, opposite Ally McCoist. But England, Northampton Saints and Wasps rugby star Matt Dawson is stepping well outside his usual comfort zones on national television. Why would anyone want to take on this potential humiliation?
Darren says. “I don't have a burning desire to become a dancer but the idea of doing something I've never done before in front of a huge live audience is such an adrenalin rush. And it'll give the friends and family something to have a giggle about.”
The BBC website on the show says: “Dawson retired from rugby in 2006, after a career which earned him 77 England caps and put him in a crucial position for England's victorious performance in the 2003 Rugby World Cup. There's no doubting Dawson's ability as a scrum half – but the rugby pitch is a long way from the dance floor. Can Dawson learn grace and accuracy after a career of speed and strength?”
The finalists in the BBC MasterChef competition actually showed what it takes to excel in something like this. Two of the three were sportsmen and they clearly had what it took to win in both the sports arena or the kitchen. Their training regime of transferable mental skills was clearly at work.
Matt says: “I enjoyed every single minute of it. I learned from it….. and progressed as I went through the competition”.
So how is he shaping up in Strictly Come Dancing? Well, the competition is still running but he’s in there doing well. He’s listening to the sometimes very harsh comments by expert judges and, most importantly, taking these comments on board and doing something about it!
Dawson says: “As long as I'm not the first out, I'll be happy. Two or three weeks is enough and anything beyond that is a bonus. I'm looking forward to getting into the costumes; you can't really sign up for Strictly Come Dancing and then refuse to wear the sequins and ruffles. When I go down, I want to go down in a blaze of glory!” This healthy attitude is one factor but Matt and dance Partner Lilia Kopylova last week did something to raise their bar everyone should take notice of, irrespective of their business arena.
The previous week they had received comments that, whilst the routine, the steps and timing etc were fine Matt’s performance lacked heart. These dances were of Latin origin and often therefore sexual in nature. Matt’s performance was missing some ‘fire’. So, he brings in an acting coach. I apologise to her but don’t have details of her name or contact info. I have seen a short clip of her session with them and she had them engage in some improvisational theatre games concerned with emotions and feelings.
But the point is this. The following week the judges were suitably impressed with his performance, recognised that he was now feeling the piece, and showing that and two of the four awarded him a nine and ten (out of ten) respectively.
That’s a fine lesson for everyone. If you want to ‘win’ whatever you game, even if it’s something away from your usual arena or outside your comfort zone then do whatever it takes. When you stretch you grow. Something that's stretched never goes back to the same size again. For you that could just mean outsourcing or bringing in an expert from another field, so you can benefit from their knowledge and up your game.
Whatever it takes from the Inside Out!
John Gordon
The Indside Out Coach
www.MagicWorks.co.uk
PS What can you get help in doing that'll raise the bar?
Wednesday, September 06, 2006
STEVE IRWIN INSPIRATION'S
Death, Where Is Thy Stingray?
Daredevil crocodile hunter Steve Irwin died doing what he loved. Maybe his death wasn't a tragedy but a lesson in how to live.
The above quote is from a Beliefnet article by Mary Beth Crain and I strongly suggest you check out the rest yourself here:
http://www.beliefnet.com/nllp/Inspiration.aspx?WT.mc_id=Inspiration03&date=09-06-2006
Here's what I wrote earlier on my own 'ShowStoppers' Blog:...
TEARS FOR THE CROCODILE HUNTER
http://www.news.com.au/story/0,23599,20349888-2,00.html
The world's animals have lost a friend and we have lost a great presenter and teacher. He was a true infotainer who dabbled with the most dangerous and wowed the world. He was like a modern day Noah, a larger-than-life personality who opened our hearts and minds. His personality and style were infectious and an inspiration to us all!
A tragic loss and one full of irony. It's easy to think that wildlife is fragile when it is we who are often more so. Clearly no-one is beyond the backlash of the wild even the barb in the tail of a 'pusycat of the ocean'!
Steve made magic connections with nature for us, allowing many to replace fear with knowledge. His legacy of work will remain as a reminder for us all to learn the many lessons from.
John Gordon
The Infotainer
Death, Where Is Thy Stingray?
Daredevil crocodile hunter Steve Irwin died doing what he loved. Maybe his death wasn't a tragedy but a lesson in how to live.
The above quote is from a Beliefnet article by Mary Beth Crain and I strongly suggest you check out the rest yourself here:
http://www.beliefnet.com/nllp/Inspiration.aspx?WT.mc_id=Inspiration03&date=09-06-2006
Here's what I wrote earlier on my own 'ShowStoppers' Blog:...
TEARS FOR THE CROCODILE HUNTER
The Crocodile Hunter, Steve Irwin, aged 44
has died in a horrific accident involving a stingray
while filming an underwater documentary in Queensland
http://www.news.com.au/story/0,23599,20349888-2,00.html
The world's animals have lost a friend and we have lost a great presenter and teacher. He was a true infotainer who dabbled with the most dangerous and wowed the world. He was like a modern day Noah, a larger-than-life personality who opened our hearts and minds. His personality and style were infectious and an inspiration to us all!
A tragic loss and one full of irony. It's easy to think that wildlife is fragile when it is we who are often more so. Clearly no-one is beyond the backlash of the wild even the barb in the tail of a 'pusycat of the ocean'!
Steve made magic connections with nature for us, allowing many to replace fear with knowledge. His legacy of work will remain as a reminder for us all to learn the many lessons from.
John Gordon
The Infotainer
Saturday, August 12, 2006
HERE TODAY...GONE TOMORROW
I've just seen another great collection of comments and photos on Syd. It was created by San Jyn on his Transient Realism Blog. The entry is called
ASTRONOMY DOMINE OF SYD BARRETT
The Psychedelic Story of Syd Barrett (1946 - 2006)
and he comments:
This is the story of the man who died twice
Go see it here:
http://beat-route.blogspot.com/
John
The Inside Out Coach
ASTRONOMY DOMINE OF SYD BARRETT
The Psychedelic Story of Syd Barrett (1946 - 2006)
and he comments:
This is the story of the man who died twice
Go see it here:
http://beat-route.blogspot.com/
John
The Inside Out Coach
ECHOES
Strangers passing in the street
By chance two separate glances meet
And I am you and what I see is me
And do I take you by the hand
And lead you through the land
And help me understand the best I can
Strangers passing in the street
By chance two separate glances meet
And I am you and what I see is me
And do I take you by the hand
And lead you through the land
And help me understand the best I can
Tuesday, July 25, 2006
RAISING SELF ESTEEM
Next week I am coaching a group of 20 youngsters. They are with me for 6 hours each day for 4 days. I have several goals over that period:
Next week I am coaching a group of 20 youngsters. They are with me for 6 hours each day for 4 days. I have several goals over that period:
- For us all to have fun
- To play and teach them some new skills
- To raise their awareness
- To help them achieve more
- To have them understand more
- To raise their self esteem
I have delivered the program many times before and this is I think my 7th time with this organisation but it will be the first time with this particular group. In fact, they are not a group and most won't know each other.
This week I am redesigning some components of the program so I will post agian later wityh some comments and observations on what I am doing, why and then next week I'll report on the success.
For now
John Gordon
The Inside Out Coach
www.MagicWorks.co.uk
Wednesday, July 19, 2006
ZIDANE ISN'T SORRY!
After all that!
We all make mistakes but hopefully we learn from them. We take corrective action and be seen to be doing so. Our response to life is what matters.
People are forgiving IF they see true learning, forgiveness and change, growth.
We can make a huge error disappear, with some appropriate action.
But we can also make a small error into a lasting problem if our response is one of denial, refusal, arrogance or whatever. If we blame others and do not take responseability for our own actions, then there are no lessons learned and everyone can see that change and growth are not forth coming and that there is a likelihood therefore that the same or similar or worse will happen again.
Whatever happens, it is our response that shapes us ... and an apology is a first step in our response ability.
John Gordon
The Indside Out Coach
www.MagicWorks.co.uk
ZIDANE WORLD CUP HEADBUTT
"Sticks and Stones May Break My Bones......"!
Did you find that astonishing? I did. There's been SO much media coverage that there is no need to go over and over that again. But I did find it amazing just how such a person could, and would do such a thing at such a major occasion with the whole world viewing.
Whatever drove him to do that?
Well, according to reports, it was a few words.
That's it .... a few words!
And it got me thinking.....
I coach on the use of language, for rapport and persuasion, for marketing, communication and relationship building. Marco Materazzi allegedly used words fro negative, destructive purposes. I think soccer 'stars' must be used to that. So what triggered such a reaction in Zidane?
More to the point, what words can we use to trigger a reaction, positive reactions like making decisions and taking action in our clients, customers and prospects.
Is there something you could write or say to them that would make them respond, react in an instant?
To do so no matter what the situation or what they were doing. So important it had to be done there and then!
The answer is to do with those key motivators of pleasure and pain. Zidane felt pain and his hurt was greater than the potential pleasure of letting go. To move away from the pain and towards a kind of pleasure his auto-response was to take the action seen above. To stop his mind auto-responding in this way he clearly need some re-programming, to build his self esteem.
The important thing is not what happens but how we respond to what happens.
More about this next time.
John Gordon
The Inside Out Coach
www.MagicWorks.co.uk
"Sticks and Stones May Break My Bones......"!
Did you find that astonishing? I did. There's been SO much media coverage that there is no need to go over and over that again. But I did find it amazing just how such a person could, and would do such a thing at such a major occasion with the whole world viewing.
Whatever drove him to do that?
Well, according to reports, it was a few words.
That's it .... a few words!
And it got me thinking.....
I coach on the use of language, for rapport and persuasion, for marketing, communication and relationship building. Marco Materazzi allegedly used words fro negative, destructive purposes. I think soccer 'stars' must be used to that. So what triggered such a reaction in Zidane?
More to the point, what words can we use to trigger a reaction, positive reactions like making decisions and taking action in our clients, customers and prospects.
Is there something you could write or say to them that would make them respond, react in an instant?
To do so no matter what the situation or what they were doing. So important it had to be done there and then!
The answer is to do with those key motivators of pleasure and pain. Zidane felt pain and his hurt was greater than the potential pleasure of letting go. To move away from the pain and towards a kind of pleasure his auto-response was to take the action seen above. To stop his mind auto-responding in this way he clearly need some re-programming, to build his self esteem.
The important thing is not what happens but how we respond to what happens.
More about this next time.
John Gordon
The Inside Out Coach
www.MagicWorks.co.uk
Monday, July 17, 2006
QUICK CHANGES
Later I'll be writing about some tools and strategies for achieving change. Whenever we change we must leave our comfort zone and stretch a little.
But before I do that ... here's some inspiration where quick changes happened over and over so fast ... it was the onlookers, the spectators, those who were judging who were floored.
Enjoy this and I'll makes some more comments tomorrow.
John
www.MagicWorks.co.uk
Later I'll be writing about some tools and strategies for achieving change. Whenever we change we must leave our comfort zone and stretch a little.
But before I do that ... here's some inspiration where quick changes happened over and over so fast ... it was the onlookers, the spectators, those who were judging who were floored.
Enjoy this and I'll makes some more comments tomorrow.
John
www.MagicWorks.co.uk
Sunday, July 16, 2006
ESSENCE
Here's a 'Newsnight' tribute to Syd.
At the end, Joe Boyd (from The UFO Club) says that "there is still a tremendous influence of Syd's sensibility in all the songs that Roger wrote and Dave wrote ..." That's over a period of 30 plus years.
Such is the power of creating from within and allowing growth organically, ensuring that the original core values and beliefs and essence is developed but retained. And that's why Pink Floyd are still a success today.
There's much to be learned from this topical example, one I not only have empathy with but a person and lifestyle that provided me with many other life tools during some vital years of teenage change and growth. More on that when I am able.
John Gordon
www.MagicWorks.co.uk
Friday, July 14, 2006
JASON GARFIELD & BLISS DISS
The lessons learned!
OK, did you see Chris Bliss 3 Ball juggling in the last post?
If not ... watch it now. Then ... watch the one below. It's Jason Garfield upstaging him.
Now you've seen them both?
Which did you prefer?
Why?
For me there is a huge difference ... but I guess it depends upon what you want and what you got out of them. And when we deliver something to people ... could be customers but also when we share anything with anybody, we are contributing to that moment. We are 'using' other people's time and should be aware of that.
When I watch entertainers, I hope that they have considered their audience. Maybe Chris and jason did that, and realised perhaps that their audiences are different. You see, I think Chris' original performance is not just better but miles better. Did you?
But why?
Several reasons:
1) He created it (and it shows)
Even if it were flawed, the originality is worth big points.
That in itself is a lesson worth noting. Don't wait until somebody else does it and then hope to match or even improve. People remember and credit 'primacy'.
Who was the second person to fly? Who was the second man on the moon? Who was the second person to do anything?
2) It's not about numbers
Some juggling is, but this is not. And I guess that's why some may just prefer Jason's, if thye are into more balls and the patterns this allows. And, especially at a juggling convention, that's an important factor. But I believe that at the end, the comments are about the juggler's prowess with numbers. More is not better. In fact it is limiting! The focus on dealing with the numbers doesn't allow for the range of expresion that Chris achieves.
3) It's about soul
And that's the main point. By limiting to basic numbers, Chris frees himself to inject another important factor; emotion. Chris' routine has heart and soul and full expression of him as a juggler and person. Jason delivers a very different message with his routine.
And the reason it 'shows' in the original is, of course, because the act of creation is inherent in the presentation. It's inseparable. You can see Chris' expression being delivered via juggling.
Are your customers, potential customers aware of who you are? DO you express your beliefs and attidude in what you do? One essential in establishing a relationship with others is creating rapport. If you reveal something about yourself in this manner, wouldn't this go a long way to building trust, likeability and rapport?
This doesn't mean juggling or even putting out videos of you at work (although that's an interesting strategy I will deal with later) but it may mean you could look at the text, the pictures, the graphics, the images on your publicity material and see what they reveal about you. If you can 'share' some personal emotions as Chris Bliss does, I believe that your personal and busines relationships would flourish.
For now.....
John Gordon
The Inside Out Coach
www.MagicWorks.co.uk
The lessons learned!
OK, did you see Chris Bliss 3 Ball juggling in the last post?
If not ... watch it now. Then ... watch the one below. It's Jason Garfield upstaging him.
Now you've seen them both?
Which did you prefer?
Why?
For me there is a huge difference ... but I guess it depends upon what you want and what you got out of them. And when we deliver something to people ... could be customers but also when we share anything with anybody, we are contributing to that moment. We are 'using' other people's time and should be aware of that.
When I watch entertainers, I hope that they have considered their audience. Maybe Chris and jason did that, and realised perhaps that their audiences are different. You see, I think Chris' original performance is not just better but miles better. Did you?
But why?
Several reasons:
1) He created it (and it shows)
Even if it were flawed, the originality is worth big points.
That in itself is a lesson worth noting. Don't wait until somebody else does it and then hope to match or even improve. People remember and credit 'primacy'.
Who was the second person to fly? Who was the second man on the moon? Who was the second person to do anything?
2) It's not about numbers
Some juggling is, but this is not. And I guess that's why some may just prefer Jason's, if thye are into more balls and the patterns this allows. And, especially at a juggling convention, that's an important factor. But I believe that at the end, the comments are about the juggler's prowess with numbers. More is not better. In fact it is limiting! The focus on dealing with the numbers doesn't allow for the range of expresion that Chris achieves.
3) It's about soul
And that's the main point. By limiting to basic numbers, Chris frees himself to inject another important factor; emotion. Chris' routine has heart and soul and full expression of him as a juggler and person. Jason delivers a very different message with his routine.
And the reason it 'shows' in the original is, of course, because the act of creation is inherent in the presentation. It's inseparable. You can see Chris' expression being delivered via juggling.
Are your customers, potential customers aware of who you are? DO you express your beliefs and attidude in what you do? One essential in establishing a relationship with others is creating rapport. If you reveal something about yourself in this manner, wouldn't this go a long way to building trust, likeability and rapport?
This doesn't mean juggling or even putting out videos of you at work (although that's an interesting strategy I will deal with later) but it may mean you could look at the text, the pictures, the graphics, the images on your publicity material and see what they reveal about you. If you can 'share' some personal emotions as Chris Bliss does, I believe that your personal and busines relationships would flourish.
For now.....
John Gordon
The Inside Out Coach
www.MagicWorks.co.uk
3 BALL JUGGLING LESSON
The lesson is in the video. Take a look at Chris Bliss and I'll post later and ask you something about it and what we can learn from it.
That's it for now. Back later with the lesson.
John
The Inside Out Coach
www.MagicWorks.co.uk
The lesson is in the video. Take a look at Chris Bliss and I'll post later and ask you something about it and what we can learn from it.
That's it for now. Back later with the lesson.
John
The Inside Out Coach
www.MagicWorks.co.uk
Wednesday, July 12, 2006
GOODBYE SYD
Syd and I had endless guitar jam sessions at Cambridge Tech which was also home to Cambridge College of Art which we both attended. After two years there, Syd moved to London to pursue fine arts at Camberwell and I remained in Cambridge for a further three years to graduate. I co-created the infamous 'Jokers Wild' with Dave Gilmour, Clive Welham, Tony Sainty, Dave Altham, Willie Wilson and others.
It is many many years since I have seen Syd. I believe the last time was at a flat in South Kensington, London (which had been used as a movie location). By then he and I had changed. We still clicked but only when his mind was able to be 'present'.
I awoke this morning with 'See Emily Play' on the radio. It jettisoned me back over 40 years and I've not stopped thinking about those teenage years all day. I've had 'Interstellar Overdrive' and 'Arnold Layne' running through my head whilst swimming in psychedelic images from those early lightshows we used to create in my flat near the College (projected at night out of the door, across the road onto the white house opposite). I wonder if they ever knew what it was lighting up their bedroom curtains in the middle of the night. We knew ... it was the beginning of a genius and his tortured life to come.
Shine On Syd ...
'Johnny' Gordon
www.MagicWorks.co.uk
Great photos here (I may have even taken one of these)
http://members.aol.com/pgrsel/barrett/index.htm
http://www.sydbarrett.it/
Syd's Wikipedia entry
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Syd_Barrett
What Syd Barrett means to me
http://arts.guardian.co.uk/features/story/0,,1818256,00.html
RIP PINK FLOYD'S SYD BARRETT:
SHINE ON YOU CRAZY DIAMOND
http://blogs.mercurynews.com/aei/2006/07/rip_syd_barrett.html
Syd and I had endless guitar jam sessions at Cambridge Tech which was also home to Cambridge College of Art which we both attended. After two years there, Syd moved to London to pursue fine arts at Camberwell and I remained in Cambridge for a further three years to graduate. I co-created the infamous 'Jokers Wild' with Dave Gilmour, Clive Welham, Tony Sainty, Dave Altham, Willie Wilson and others.
It is many many years since I have seen Syd. I believe the last time was at a flat in South Kensington, London (which had been used as a movie location). By then he and I had changed. We still clicked but only when his mind was able to be 'present'.
I awoke this morning with 'See Emily Play' on the radio. It jettisoned me back over 40 years and I've not stopped thinking about those teenage years all day. I've had 'Interstellar Overdrive' and 'Arnold Layne' running through my head whilst swimming in psychedelic images from those early lightshows we used to create in my flat near the College (projected at night out of the door, across the road onto the white house opposite). I wonder if they ever knew what it was lighting up their bedroom curtains in the middle of the night. We knew ... it was the beginning of a genius and his tortured life to come.
Shine On Syd ...
'Johnny' Gordon
www.MagicWorks.co.uk
Great photos here (I may have even taken one of these)
http://members.aol.com/pgrsel/barrett/index.htm
http://www.sydbarrett.it/
Syd's Wikipedia entry
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Syd_Barrett
What Syd Barrett means to me
http://arts.guardian.co.uk/features/story/0,,1818256,00.html
RIP PINK FLOYD'S SYD BARRETT:
SHINE ON YOU CRAZY DIAMOND
http://blogs.mercurynews.com/aei/2006/07/rip_syd_barrett.html
Friday, July 07, 2006
SUMMER LAUNCH
This blog has been inactive as I have been recovering from some personal disasters. A chance to apply some personal coaching on myself! Hmmmmmh ... more about that in good time.
Anyway, the website related to this blog is underway and will launch soo. When it does, I'll post here and then submit some links, some extracts and some previews.
Watch this space.
In the meantime, I am busy coaching a variety of clients in reaching Peak Performance. this begins with an 'Inner Game' and perhaps I'll post an exercise for interested parties soon.
Until then.....
John Gordon
www.TurningInsideOut.com
This blog has been inactive as I have been recovering from some personal disasters. A chance to apply some personal coaching on myself! Hmmmmmh ... more about that in good time.
Anyway, the website related to this blog is underway and will launch soo. When it does, I'll post here and then submit some links, some extracts and some previews.
Watch this space.
In the meantime, I am busy coaching a variety of clients in reaching Peak Performance. this begins with an 'Inner Game' and perhaps I'll post an exercise for interested parties soon.
Until then.....
John Gordon
www.TurningInsideOut.com
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