Carl shares great advice on why you should say yes and get things done. Every day brings challenges and some people create their own barriers, they make a problem, ask yourself are you a problem solver or problem builder? If you learn to say ‘yes’ you can be solution-focused and get things done Say ‘yes’ and then work out how to get over or through the barrier if you want to get to your goals   KEY TAKEAWAYS Things happen and you can create a problem yourself quite quickly Are you a yes person? Are you your own worst enemy? Are you the problem solver or the problem builder? It can be eas ..read more

Carl reflects on 24 years of driving and shares his car journey, explaining how they are at the heart of what he loves and have also been a great way of making money over the years As an entrepreneur making money on cars has been about spotting great deals and putting in the work and over the years Carl has driven some cool cars and traded cars successfully. As a die-hard petrolhead, Carl has loved nearly all his cars and this is a great listen about how cars and what you want from them, changes as you move through life.   KEY TAKEAWAYS The first car I drove on the road was my Dad’s BMW ..read more

Carl reflects on how he is now, re-educating himself on how to have a better business, a better life and how he can be a better version of himself. Many people think their education ends when they leave school but if you want to get the best out of life for you and your family learning can be a lifelong process. Working with a good mentor means Carl is learning how to play a bigger game and grow and in this episode, he shares how this really is the game-changer.   KEY TAKEAWAYS Lots of people feel their education ends when they start a job I’m constantly learning and going on courses but ..read more

Carl explains how fair exchange is a part of everything we do in life and why although we may have different perceptions of good value we all part of a process of exchanging value every day. When you understand more about fair exchange it’s an opportunity to offer more value and when you do, value will come back to you.   KEY TAKEAWAYS Fair exchange is in everything we do in life Everything we do comes down to value It can be work, relationships or training it’s everywhere Everything we do has a value We all have different perceptions of good value Your work is exchanging your time for a ..read more

Carl reflects on the importance of really living your life and making sure you are in a position to go with the opportunities in life. It can be much easier to not ask when we are fearful that the answer will be ‘no’ but we all create the lives we have and if you overcome your fears and ask the answer could be ‘yes’ Everyone is on a journey through life and everything you do creates your memories going forward so don’t put things off until tomorrow, stop and ask yourself ‘why can’t I do it today?’   KEY TAKEAWAYS You should just tell someone if you like them It can be easy for the fears ..read more

People everywhere are struggling with motivation to find the time, the energy, the group of people they need to get going. Carl offers some great advice about how to stop procrastinating and get moving, even if it’s just one step at a time. He also explains why everyone should surround themselves with the right people so that they can pull you along and lift you up.   KEY TAKEAWAYS Every day is a chance to take action and make sure things get done Stop dragging your feet and start moving You need to see every day as an opportunity to get going Lots of people are saying they need help Jus ..read more

Carl discusses the ways people look at a situation finding either a negative or positive. He uses a great example from the HKA where recently a class was attended by fewer people than usual. Is this a negative or a positive? For those who were there it meant 1:1 coaching and the chance to make huge strides forward in the session. If something negative always look for a positive there will be one you just need to look at the situation with the right mindset.   KEY TAKEWAYS Is your cup half full or half empty? It all depends on how you look at any situation The five people who were there g ..read more

Following a recent invitation to be a guest speaker Carl reflects on the experience and the value in finding the time to take a step back and look at what you have achieved. It can be easy to be busy all the time and not aware of the difference you are making and the forward trajectory of movement in your life. Find the time to stop and review and like Carl you will see the bigger picture and be able to celebrate all your achievements.   KEY TAKEAWAYS It was good to have an open forum It’s about the ability to develop and achieve We have pushed outside our boundaries It’s about taking a ..read more

Carl explores the reality for most entrepreneurs – working constantly with no time for themselves. He reflects on the importance of being a little bit selfish and scheduling time for yourself and looks at the positive impact this can ultimately have across all areas of your life. If you want something to change you need to commit to it and in saying it out loud in this episode Carl wants to not only help others but also get accountable to being a little bit selfish himself and find his own time to decompress and open his mind to new ideas and thoughts.   KEY TAKEAWAYS We all need to be s ..read more

Carl reflects on why sometimes it's okay to be selfish sometimes, so long as find a balance between being a people-pleaser and someone who is there for themselves. KEY TAKEAWAYS It's okay to be selfish, but only a little bit selfish You can be too selfish, but you can also do nothing but please others. If you have too much work or stress, you won't work to your best ability It's about finding the balance between the two things - being there for others and there for ourselves. Make a set time for yourself regularly, and put it in the diary! Making time for yourself will make it easier to fulfi ..read more