Simon CotteeWhy does the BBC hate Novak Djokovic?And what does this have to do with 1984?Feb 15, 2022Feb 15, 2022
Simon CotteeWho is in charge of your New Year resolutions? You 2021 or You 2030?How to recruit your future self to smash your New Year’s resolutions.Jan 1, 2022Jan 1, 2022
Simon CotteeWhy I joined a gym in December and why you might want to think about it too.We all know that the best time to join the gym is in January. Offers abound, everyone is fuelled by New Year’s resolutions, and we all need…Dec 13, 2021Dec 13, 2021
Simon CotteeThe Emperor’s new vaccine or Why Christmas must be cancelledI just finished watching the Prime Minister give a press conference (I know, serves me right) and I am torn between being impressed by the…Nov 30, 2021Nov 30, 2021
Simon CotteeWhat if nobody wants me? — The emotional roller-coaster of a job searchThe last two years has been very odd in more ways than one. Curbs to our freedoms have sometimes resulted in new opportunities, with…Nov 29, 2021Nov 29, 2021
Simon CotteePeppa Pig, Coca-Cola, and Data analysis — what does it take to change your mind?It is broadly accepted wisdom, that you cannot changes people’s opinions with facts . During Brexit, almost everyone knew the £350m to the…Nov 25, 2021Nov 25, 2021
Simon CotteeWhy it took me 20 years to write my first post, and how you can do it in 20 minutes.Part of me has always wanted to be a writer. I loved writing as a child, I have written for newsletters and magazines at school and work…Oct 7, 2021Oct 7, 2021
Simon CotteeWhat I learned about writing by not writing for a month.The short answer is nothing. The long answer is more complicated. One month ago, prompted by the turning of the calendar, and a review of…Mar 2, 2021Mar 2, 2021
Simon CotteeNew month’s resolutionsSo it’s now the start of February. All those grand plans I had a month ago, where are they now? Looking back at my list, I do look like…Feb 2, 2021Feb 2, 2021