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Every day I seem to wake up with a new idea. Which, I guess, is half the problem. If I woke up everyday with the same idea, I might actually get around to doing something with it. And that, in a nutshell, is why I have such admiration for those who have an idea and set out to make it a reality. No matter how big or small. No matter how serious or silly.

Last week I stumbled upon Australian entrepreneur Sebastien Eckersley-Maslin's attempt to create The World's Smallest Multinational. This needs no further explanation, but I will say I found the concept intriguing and the execution - so far - inspiring. The actual organisation he tries to take global is a brilliant idea within a brilliant idea. It really is one of those, 'I wish I had thought of that' moments. I had a similar experience last night when my girlfriend gave me a Christmas card. But I digress, accompanying the mission is a really nice web series of which you can view the first episode below. This sets the scene for what is to come, but I encourage you to head over to the Sebastien International Web Series page to watch him as he travels from Sydney to Tokyo, London, Paris, New York and San Francisco.



I think it will be really interesting to see what drives this project from now on. The initial idea of trying to create the world's smallest multinational or the One For One organisation. Would Sebastien be prepared to close offices in say Tokyo, Paris and San Francisco if it will aid One For One? You're probably not going to be able to tell me are you? Perhaps I'll go and ask him instead.
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I once did something very silly. I told someone to start a blog. Now, I admit that the silliness of this move may not be immediately apparent, so let me explain. There is only so much time left in the world. I don't know how much time exactly - my Cub Scouts handbook was particularly vague on this subject - but I imagine it to be somewhere between 16 hours and 2 million years. As a result we only have so much time to do things. Like brush our teeth. Ignore 'reality' television. And read blogs. This blog. By recommending someone else starts a blog gives them a piece of the world's time; and thus gives you less time to read my blog. Sorry about that. It was a badly thought out move. The good news is, though, that I have learnt from that mistake. I won't be telling anyone else to start a blog.

So when Marc asked me whether I would like to collaborate with him on a new blog, I naturally said 'No'. The problem was that Marc was not in earshot and so all he got was an email saying 'Yes'. Taking things at face-value, Marc decided I really meant 'Yes'. As a result we have created 7 Reasons. A bit like Ronseal, it does exactly what it says on the tin. Makes the dull shiny. Everyday we'll be taking a look at topical topics or random randomness and giving you seven reasons, erm, why. For example, 7 Reasons Why France Like Their Onions. Basically, think of it as a self-help guide.

And it all starts over here. Tomorrow. Just remember that this is your first love, okay? Thanks.
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