Graham Ormiston

Joined June 2022

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Imagineer. Maker. I care about creative and purposeful work. Writing about productivity, learning and craftsmanship.

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I Joined a Failing Business After the Last Recession
Early in my career (for want of a better word) I took the bold, foolhardy move to join an existing business as a director. Little did I know, the business was a sinking ship. It nearly took me down with it.
By Graham Ormiston3 years ago in Journal
Building Good Habits Will Move You Beyond Willpower
“We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.” - Aristotle This post is an exploration of positive and negative accumulation — that is, the effect of doing something (however small or seemingly irrelevant) regularly to the point that its effects compound over time. For me, this often revolves around learning a skill, but I think it’s equally relevant for lifestyle choices such as eating, exercise and even moral choices.
By Graham Ormiston4 years ago in Motivation
Right now, creativity can seem frivolous. That’s when we need it most.. Top Story - July 2022.
There’s a lot going on in the world, and with the threat of recession and war (to name but two challenges of modern living), it can be hard to see how the pursuit of creative practice is time well spent.
By Graham Ormiston4 years ago in Motivation