Author Archives: Chris Barrow

The Moral Compass

Posted on August 1, 2015 by Chris Barrow

The week began with a cocaine-snorting, philandering Lord of the Realm, caught with his pants down and somebody else’s brassiere on. We heard continued stories of a Vicar who skipped from Court as he was found guilty of stealing Church … Continue reading →

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Why we write and speak (if we do)

Posted on July 24, 2015 by Chris Barrow

There is seldom a commercial reason for our writing or public speaking. We thrive on the applause and appreciation of the readers and the audience. We write and speak for the soul food it provides. The writing assignment or speaking … Continue reading →

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The insidious disease called debt

Posted on July 18, 2015 by Chris Barrow

I’m a creature of obsessive habit. Returning home from a typical week of travel, I first empty my suitcase. Clothes and running gear into laundry basket. Toiletries back in the bathroom cabinet. Shoes in their rack. Suitcase behind the door … Continue reading →

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The film of the book

Posted on July 11, 2015 by Chris Barrow

Back in 2013, when the first version of The Perfect Imperfectionist e-book was created, the good folks at ApexHub created a 1:36 video introduction. It fell out of an archive the other day and so I thought I would share … Continue reading →

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A sense of the waiting being over

Posted on July 4, 2015 by Chris Barrow

When will it happen? That removal of the tumour that connects me to my former life? The deepest cut. Most of the time I’m too busy, professionally and personally, to think about it. It’s only in the last couple of … Continue reading →

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Do I really need an iPhone?

Posted on June 27, 2015 by Chris Barrow

I’ve been thinking recently about what I actually use my iPhone for? Selfies – if you know me, you know that’s a big tick. Facebook – big tick. Emails – tick. Messaging – tick. FaceTime – tick. Google – tick. … Continue reading →

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What makes me happy?

Posted on June 19, 2015 by Chris Barrow

In June 2015…….. Running and “in the zone”. Absorbed in a great novel. A client or friend says “thank you” because I made a difference. A Saturday morning training run. A Saturday evening kitchen party at home. A Saturday evening … Continue reading →

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Why I run

Posted on June 13, 2015 by Chris Barrow

I straighten my spaghetti. I eat and drink well. I am positive. I am thinner. I listen. I see. I solve problems. I sleep well. I notice. I create. The first time I donned a pair of trainers and set … Continue reading →

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What makes a hero?

Posted on June 6, 2015 by Chris Barrow

There truly is a hero inside us all, waiting for that moment when destiny leads us to a decision to choose between right and wrong. There are moments when our integrity is tested to the limit. 80% of the time … Continue reading →

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Welcome!

Posted on May 24, 2015 by Chris Barrow

For those of you interested in the concept of Perfect Imperfectionism (the freedom to be effective 80% of the time and a mess the other 20%) you might like to download a copy of my e-book on the subject, updated … Continue reading →

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