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Something Worth SharingCommon Threads of Success
I have had a fascinating couple of weeks full of stories and reflections on significant careers. Last week, for example, we saw Tim Minchin live (Australian comedian, actor, writer, musician, poet, composer, and songwriter - including Matilda the Musical) reflecting on his career. The show had an assortment of photos and stories spanning 20 years. You may also recall me mentioning (because I told anyone that would listen!) I saw Mel Robbins’ stage show, which included her journey from humble beginnings to being included in the 2025 TIME100 Creators List. This weekend just past, I was in the audience for my heroes very last ice show - Torvill and Dean retired after 50 years. Their show, like Tim and Mel’s, was focused on the many ups and downs of their career since being teenagers to the most well-known ice skaters of all time. So, what do an Australian songwriter / comedian, American author and British ice dancers have in common? Here is a small list of 5 key observations and learnings that I saw in all of them: Inside Man
Leveraged their contacts and relationships - they didn’t achieve just on their own. Ask
Courage to ask for what they needed or wanted - as well as recognising they didn’t have all the answers. Belief
Even when facing obstacles and objections they had a deep belief in what they were doing - and why they were doing it. Innovation
Doing well known things - writing, music and ice skating - but differently, and in their own style / way. Resilience
Ability to keep going, doing the work and getting back up when facing barriers, resistance and challenge.
While all of them have very different backgrounds and talents, the common threads in their stories are so evident. Personally, I found them all equally inspiring and worth learning from!
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