Michael shares a strategy that has transformed his decision-making process in both family and entrepreneurial settings. Using the analogy of an Oreo cookie, he explains how the cream in the middle represents the time between thoughts and actions, and how you can utilise this fascinating strategy to change the way you work and live…

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Increasing the gap between thoughts and actions can lead to better decision-making in both family and entrepreneurial settings.
• The Oreo cookie strategy, with the biscuits representing thoughts and responses and the cream representing the time between them, can help in making more thoughtful and measured responses.
• Reacting impulsively, especially under stress, can often lead to unhelpful outcomes, while responding thoughtfully and curiously can lead to more positive results.
• The Oreo strategy can be applied in both parenting and business scenarios, allowing for a pause before reacting and making decisions aligned with goals and values.

BEST MOMENTS

"What I find with the Oreo cookie strategy, however, is that A, it's a funny analogy. It's a funny scenario. So it sticks in my head very easily and it's easy to sort of extract in the heat of the moment."

"I miss a bus, there's always another bus coming. However, I don't want to go piling all of my eggs into one basket and then find out that it was a bit of a bum deal just because I was caught up and reacted in an emotional way in the moment."

"For me, at least, the energy that I'm feeling if I'm responding is a much more calm, level-headed and clear perspective, I have clarity in my head, whereas if I'm reacting, it kind of feels like everything is being compressed into the middle of my body, and that there's not oxygen or blood flowing to my brain."

"It's very important to have a very clear why. It's very important to understand what your values are. It's very important to understand your direction of travel”

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ABOUT THE PODCAST

Welcome to the Parentpreneur Podcast, where we help fellow entrepreneurs achieve in business & balancing the demands of parenthood.

Our mission is to give actionable advice, repeatable systems & "how to's" to achieve success both as an entrepreneur and a parent.

We feature interviews with entrepreneurs who are also parents and learn what they wish they knew before embarking on their journey.

Join us as we share practical advice and insights on leveraging your resources, establishing repeatable systems, and removing obstacles to success as an entrepreneur and a parent.

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As a serial entrepreneur and investor, Michael demonstrates how to establish repeatable systems, remove obstacles, and leverage resources.

He helps people leverage their time & resources. As a parent of two young children, he offers advice for success in balancing parenthood and entrepreneurship.
Michael's expertise has helped numerous SMEs and investors achieve their goals. His proven strategies and sought-after guidance enable clients to identify weaknesses and utilise strengths to help fellow Parentrepreneurs.

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