I am taken aback at how beautiful the writing of Thomas Mann is in his Nobel Prize winning novel, ‘Buddenbrooks’. It is precise, descriptive, unique, and accurately captures the scenes and characters so well that the story is utterly credible and believable. Mann was only 25 when he wrote the book, and it is hard… Continue reading The stunning beauty in the writing of Thomas Mann
Thomas Mann’s Buddenbrooks
I am reading my first book by a German author at the moment: ‘Buddenbrooks’ by Thomas Mann. It is superbly written with beautiful, credible descriptions of characters which allows you to see them as real people, not inhabitants of a novel. ‘Buddenbrooks’ won the Nobel Prize for literature for Mann. ‘Buddenbrooks’ is described as the… Continue reading Thomas Mann’s Buddenbrooks
I bought a GoPro-first video (a cycle around Broadford, Kildare)
I bought a GoPro ‘action camera’ last week and made my first video with it yesterday. I went for a spin around my parish, Broadford, Kildare and strapped the GoPro to my helmet. You can take a look at the video here: The camera is a stunning piece of equipment which is capable of far… Continue reading I bought a GoPro-first video (a cycle around Broadford, Kildare)
The problem with audiobooks
I am a huge fan of audiobooks and I have one on the go all the time for a couple of years now. But recently I think I have noticed a flaw. It won’t stop me from continuing to listen to audiobooks-I most certainly will-but I will be aware of a small problem. Let me… Continue reading The problem with audiobooks
17,000 YouTube subscribers
My YouTube channel reached the milestone of 17,000 subscribers yesterday evening, and I am thrilled about the growth of the channel. It has been a long, albeit enjoyable, slog since I uploaded my first video on 17th March 2011. That first effort was embarrassing. It sounded like I was speaking through a long tube. But… Continue reading 17,000 YouTube subscribers
Cross examination in the Ryan Giggs trial
The Ryan Giggs trial continues with the commencement of the cross-examination of Giggs in the witness box yesterday. It is reported that he broke down in the witness box when he recalled spending a night in a Police cell when he was first arrested. One of the questions put to Giggs, although it was not… Continue reading Cross examination in the Ryan Giggs trial
The Ryan Giggs assault trial-a valuable reminder
In the Ryan Giggs assault trial in the UK yesterday, Giggs himself began giving evidence in his defence. His defence counsel commenced the direct examination in what may appear to be an unusual way and with a surprising strategy. But to legal professionals, be they UK based or Irish, it was a powerful strategy that… Continue reading The Ryan Giggs assault trial-a valuable reminder
Starting your own information business
The process of making and selling an information product is a relatively simple one. There is no great complexity involved. True-you will have to learn some basic skills. But those skills can easily be acquired from freely available online sources such as YouTube. There is almost certainty no skills that cannot be learned from a… Continue reading Starting your own information business
Building a following
Building a following will be a critical part of the success of your information product. Your following can be online or offline, but the likelihood is it will be online. Regardless of whether you would prefer an online or offline audience you cannot ignore the reality of small business and life nowadays. You will need… Continue reading Building a following
Selling your information product
The biggest problem you will face in your side hustle of selling information products will be selling the finished product. Because your product is likely to be a virtual product such as an eBook or an online course, although there is nothing to stop you from selling your report or white paper or book in… Continue reading Selling your information product