Blog · an occasional note

Now and then, David writes something down.

David writes something down now and then. Mostly to sharpen his own thinking, and only when something has sparked his curiosity. So don’t expect weekly or monthly articles, but every now and then a piece of content he enjoyed digging into.

Quality & differentiation

What’s your card trick?

Nine out of ten business owners say they deliver quality. Why that claim proves nothing, and how to make quality tangible.

Rhythm & focus

Your business runs at 30% of its potential

What top athletes have long known about peaks, rest and rhythm, and how to apply the same principle of periodisation to your business.

Economy & resilience

Your business is more vulnerable than you think

Why running at break-even is a deadly illusion, and how to make your business recession-proof for the next economic downturn.

Planning & momentum

Do not wait until January

How to lay the foundation for a stronger year in the fourth quarter, with five profit levers and a concrete four-week plan.

Systems & freedom

ABoS: the operating system every business needs

Six steps to a commercially profitable business that works, without you. From Mastery and Marketing to Team, Scale and Freedom.