I have always taken pride in replying to all emails sent to me. Even if the reply was to advise that I was unable to help. I saw it as a basic professional courtesy. But I am beginning to rethink the situation. What if you have advised a person repeatedly what the process is, at… Continue reading Replying to every email in my inbox-a rethink is necessary
Author: Terry Gorry
Reordering and prioritising my Pomodoro work sessions
I organise my working day in a regimented, structured fashion. It suits me and my personality. It also suits my profession. In the legal profession being able to manage yourself, your time, your files, calendar is an essential prerequisite. I use the Pomodoro technique to help me with my time allocation. This essentially means that… Continue reading Reordering and prioritising my Pomodoro work sessions
Guarding against trying to do too much on social media sites
It never ceases to amaze me. I am referring to the failure of small business owners, entrepreneurs, sole traders, sole practitioners, one man or woman bands to tap into the power of social media to grow their business. But it is easy to fall into a trap at the other end of the scale, too.… Continue reading Guarding against trying to do too much on social media sites
On being creative
I have never seen myself as ‘arty’ or ‘creative’. That was other people. Not me. But I have always had an urge to write. And I have always loved words, books, reading. In the last few years, as a consequence of my marketing work in building my solicitor’s practice, I have been engaged in activities… Continue reading On being creative
The spiritual quality to spending the day in the pub
A few times each year my wife and I take the bus to Dublin and spend the day in the pub. This ‘trip to Dublin’ has become a tradition for us and started out as a pub crawl. However, as we got older we are satisfied to go to the same pub, The Oval Bar… Continue reading The spiritual quality to spending the day in the pub
My simple, unceasing daily pleasure
One of the greatest pleasures I experience daily is the pleasure I gain from reading books, especially classic novels. I read plenty of other material, too, including non-fiction, news, reports of legal cases, etc. But the simplest, best value ongoing, unceasing pleasure is from listening to and reading novels, especially those considered to be ‘classics’.… Continue reading My simple, unceasing daily pleasure
The Michael Lynn trial outcome-why could jury not reach a verdict?
I was disappointed to hear that the jury in the Michael Lynn trial was unable to reach a decision in his theft case. The Judge had told the jury that he would accept a majority verdict of 10 to 2 but the jury foreman told the Judge that they were unable to reach a decision,… Continue reading The Michael Lynn trial outcome-why could jury not reach a verdict?
The naivety of wannabe entrepreneurs
It never ceases to amaze me: the naivety of wannabe entrepreneurs. When I started out in business at the tender age of 23, I was ultra sceptical when it came to looking at businesses in which I may have been interested. I would treat every statement and representation made to me as untrue or grossly… Continue reading The naivety of wannabe entrepreneurs
It’s the little things that can trip you up
I have a Law Society accounting investigation going on at the moment. The last one I had was 7 years ago, apparently, and it did not go well at the time. I had just started my solicitor’s practise in Enfield and was, if not flying by the seat of my pants, focused on generating clients… Continue reading It’s the little things that can trip you up
Why I don’t answer questions on TikTok
When it comes to social media marketing, and any type of marketing for that matter, you are always looking for engagement. Why? Because it is a feedback loop that tells you what you have published resonates with your audience. You were not screaming into a void. You did not get the message to market connection… Continue reading Why I don’t answer questions on TikTok