I have more than my fair share of silver hair after many years in business and technology. Innovative thought, open minded thinking and a positive, positive, positive approach is what delights me. I work with a team of people, all of whom have that in abundance, I am having the time of my life working with these sorts of ‘seven brain’ people.
So why an evolution? I started out working in a very traditional environment in operating and managing businesses. I have worked in start-ups, through to multinational PLCs and whilst I learned a lot, I learned more about what doesn’t work. The main thing that doesn’t work is the fear of trying new ideas, but even worse not to even listening to them. Yet evolution happens all around us in every part of life. Change is the one constant of life, why not harness that?
Disruptors to staid thinking in any sector is to be applauded, not shunned. Disruptors in financial services is a case in point. Traditional banks have lots to offer, but so do the emerging exciting alternatives. I thought I’d try one (alongside my traditional bank) - curiosity always gets the better of me, and I have to say it is just outstanding.
Our own business is all about helping solve intractable problems for people and we have had a lot of discussions with traditional banks along with many other sectors. They all talk the talk, but very rarely walk the “open minded, new ideas, let’s try it” walk. Distressingly, even though they know they desperately need to.
Now they risk being cut out of the equation by both system and currency newcomers, crypto currencies included. VERY well done these new ideas people.
Human beings have adaptability, creativity and opportunism embedded in their DNA. Why not harness that at every opportunity? In business, in life and to help others do so too.
By way of example, I wrote a blog on LinkedIn a while ago around the Brexit fears prevalent at the time and will post on Steemit to see if the ideas spark any interest. The fact it was about Brexit, is actually almost irrelevant, it is all about positive belief in how very capable people are – or can be.
I love new ideas, thoughts and ideas. When I discovered Steemit and watched the video with the two inventors I thought WOW. The idea of bringing so many clever ideas together in such an innovative way, unlocking the power of knowledge, discovery and connection within a very broad community will spawn so many benefits for all. A* for them from me. So I joined!
So what will I contribute? Ideas for discussion, the opportunity of a sounding board for anyone who wants to talk something through, comments for others, straight talking common sense as I see it (to take or leave). Expect me to engender new thoughts, open discussions to explore solutions to problems and most of all encourage people of any age or background to achieve their ambitions. But be warned, I will tell it the way I see it - good and bad!
Our team? We still do work for others, banks included, but are using our own truly unique technology (they all say that don’t they) and about to start our own hedge fund in trading on the global markets, through just seeing patterns in binary data. The markets tell us what to do and we just follow. No shelf life problems and completely free fall adaptability. Looking very good so far.
Wouldn’t it be nice to disrupt that industry with a whole new approach to shake up the thinking?
Looking forward to all your thoughts because if I only talk/ post my ideas, then I only see/ hear what I already know...
Thank you for your time in reading this - as time is the rarest commodity that you can give! D