From Welding To Changing The World - with Norman Crowley
What do you do when you retire at the age of just 28 years old?
If you're anything like this week's guest, Norman Crowley, entrepreneur and environmental campaigner, you jump straight back into the world of business. Norman is a driven business genius, who sold his welding company for a six figure sum, and used it to not just reinvest in business, but also to help change the world for the better. In this week's fascinating show, Lee talks to Norman about what drives him, and how to be a force for good in the world.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
The skills we learn are often the result of necessity, and not always supplemental. When we need a task to be completed, and we have no one on hand, we develop the skills required, and therefore become able to complete these tasks in the future, broadening our skill-sets. Success is never a series of uninterrupted wins. Every empire is built upon failures. These failures provide teachings, which steer us towards success. Fear prevents us from finding out what is possible. If we defy fear and develop the right mind-set, we can surprise ourselves by what is out there. If we keep our goals and aims to ourselves, then there is no compulsion to succeed in them. If we verbalise and announce our goals, then we commit ourselves to seeing them through.BEST MOMENTS
'A lot of walking on hot coals, is about getting people into the right mental frame'
'In my world, the divide between work and time off is very blurred!'
'It's very hard to bottle up secrets of success'
'Success is a series of failures tied together with optimism'
VALUABLE RESOURCES
Business Problems Solved Podcast
Crowley Carbon - https://www.crowleycarbon.com
ABOUT THE HOST
For the last 15 years, I have been a multi-sector internal or external business improvement consultant, building the improved capability of individuals, teams and businesses.
In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my two young children Jack & India. I also enjoy listening to and reading business & personal development material.
Lee Houghton is “THE Business Problem Solver”, a Management Consultant, CX Specialist and Keynote Speaker.
CONTACT METHOD
You can contact Lee Houghton on 07813342194
