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Don't Marry the Method: Stay Loyal to the Goal, Not the Plan

“When the tracks ahead shift, the destination remains the same. Stay loyal to the goal, not the plan.”

By Gary Percival Jan 5, 2025
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Embrace the Pause: Why Slowing Down at Christmas Sparks New Ideas

“Slowing down doesn’t mean stepping back from your creativity; it means giving it the space it needs to thrive.”

By Gary Percival Dec 22, 2024

You Don’t Have to Be Good at Everything: Focus on What You’re Meant to Do

“Your value lies not in being a universal solution but in embracing and honing what makes you exceptional.”

By Gary Percival Dec 15, 2024
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What If You're Wrong? Rethinking the Risks That Hold You Back

“The true risk isn’t in getting it wrong; it’s in letting the fear of being wrong paralyse you.”

By Gary Percival Dec 15, 2024
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Wisdom in the Wait: The Art of Saying Less and Meaning More

“In a world of endless noise, let your intentional silence become your most powerful statement of all.”

By Gary Percival Dec 8, 2024
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Silent Strength: Great Projects Start with Great People

“They begin with relationships—not the loud, networked, social-media-forward kind, but the quiet, genuine connections that form between professionals who respect each other’s work and understand each other’s values.”

By Gary Percival Dec 1, 2024

No Applause Needed: The Power of Quiet Dedication

“True mastery is built in the quiet moments—where experimentation, failure, and refinement create work that resonates far beyond the applause.”

By Gary Percival Dec 1, 2024
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Traffic Won't Move Faster: Why Letting Go Leads to Progress

“Just like trying to force your way out of a traffic jam rarely gets you home faster, trying to force creativity, career growth, or recognition often stalls progress.”

By Gary Percival Nov 24, 2024
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Evolving Your Style: How to Stay True to Yourself While Embracing Change

“There’s a sweet spot between market demands and personal evolution—a space where commercial viability meets creative growth.”

By Gary Percival Nov 17, 2024

You Can't Change the Past, But You Can Change Your Future

“Your past doesn’t define your future; each new project is a fresh start and an opportunity to build on everything you’ve learned.”

By Gary Percival Nov 17, 2024
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Sweet or Bitter? How Your Mindset Shapes the Life You See

“Every day, in every client interaction and project challenge, you have a choice: to see the bitter—the difficulties, frustrations, and unfairness of it all—or to see the sweet—the opportunities, lessons, and potential for growth.”

By Gary Percival Nov 10, 2024
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The Path of Least Resistance: Why Structural Change is Key to Personal Growth

“The power to change your life doesn’t just lie in changing yourself; it lies in changing the world around you.”

By Gary Percival Nov 3, 2024

Rethinking Success: Are You Playing the Right Game?

“Success isn’t about winning someone else’s game; it’s about having the courage to play your own.”

By Gary Percival Nov 3, 2024
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Breaking Old Patterns: Why Transforming Your Environment Transforms You

“When you transform your environment, you’re not just changing your surroundings—you’re changing yourself.”

By Gary Percival Oct 27, 2024

Permission to Change: You Don’t Have to Be Who You Were Last Year

“Clinging to an old version of ourselves can stifle growth and hinder our ability to produce authentic work.”

By Gary Percival Oct 20, 2024
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Creating Without Applause The Hidden Power of Unseen Work

“Creating without the expectation of applause turns the focus inward—it’s a space where true creative breakthroughs often happen.”

By Gary Percival Oct 20, 2024

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