An abject lesson in humility – and authenticity

By Alec Hogg

Building a business from a low base, as we are doing in London, is rejuvenating. It delivers regular doses of humility as calls or emails go unanswered and guests "forget" to pitch for confirmed appointments.

Having seen this movie before, I'm loving the re-run. Because it exposes commercial beings for what they can so easily become: residents in a mostly false environment. One populated by automatons hard-wired to invest only where they perceive a quick return.

Every now and then one gets exposed to the exception. The real deal who might otherwise get lost in the clamour of those craving recognition. A reminder that the authentic among us always succeed because of, well, their authenticity.

From Biznews community member Janet Walker

I THINK it was the old Queen Mother who started the saying: KEEP CALM AND CARRY ON.

I think she said it to Londoners during the Blitz!