Daniel Smith

Oxfordshire the same year as Winston was born, and so began a rapid rise

Winstons father, Lord Randolph Churchill, was himself a major public figure

back in England, Marlborough set about building the magnificent family home that

tipped as a prime minister-in-waiting by the

Without education, we are in a horrible and deadly danger of taking educated people seriously.’

One of the great advantages of becoming a really good listener is that it builds bonds of trust with those you are listening to and will encourage them to listen to you in turn.

Just as important as developing your visual observation skills is improving your listening abilities.

Being Alert to the World Around You

‘You see, but you do not observe. The distinction is clear.’

Some of us are born more observant than others but it is nonetheless an ability that can be developed by hard work and dedication. Seeing – that is, perceiving with the eyes – is easy; observation – absorbing into your brain the data provided by your eyes – is much more taxing.

If it is not a skill that comes easily to you, try consciously ‘observing’ in your daily life.