Weekly Breather with Nat KoKo

Lessons from the Past for Today’s Business Owner

Welcome to this week's edition of Weekly Breather with Nat KoKo. If you missed the video (attached below), or just prefer reading over watching, don’t worryI’ve got you sorted.

This week, I’m sharing some personal reflections from a recent conversation I had with Mum and Mick, my parents. We were chatting over brekkie about the good old days back when computers filled rooms, punch cards were the tech of the day, and typewriters made more noise than progress. But, beyond the nostalgia, I realised that the lessons from those days are just as relevant now as they were then. Let’s dive into the story.

Key Takeaway: Embrace the Old School Lessons

Here’s the truth some of the most valuable lessons we can learn today come from the past. My parents taught me that resilience and adaptability weren’t born from having the perfect tools they came from making things work when the tools were anything but perfect.

Take Mick, for example. He always says he’s not much of a tech guy, but back in the day, he worked with punch cards literal pieces of cardboard that helped early computers function. It taught him patience, precision, and problem-solving. And Mum? She was so fast on those old IBM typewriters that her fingers would outpace the machine itself. She didn’t slow down she just kept pushing forward.

Keeping It Real

“Sometimes, stepping away is the best way to move forward.”

This week’s chat with Mum and Mick made me think about how we approach challenges today. Their stories reminded me that it’s not about having the latest gadgets or the most efficient systems it’s about using what we’ve got, pushing forward, and taking breaks when we need them.

Mum didn’t wait for the typewriter to catch up. She just kept typing, trusting that the machine would eventually catch up with her energy. And Mick’s patience with punch cards taught me that when things don’t work smoothly, the answer is to take a breath, troubleshoot, and adapt.

Beyond the Breather

This isn’t just a trip down memory lane it’s a reminder that stepping back and appreciating the past can give us powerful insights for the future. Whether it's disconnecting for 15 minutes, sharing a laugh over breakfast, or remembering that the clackety old typewriters had their own magic, it’s these small things that help us move forward.

Let’s Chat

I’d love to hear from you: What old-school lessons have you applied to your business? How do you find moments to step back and breathe when things get intense?

If you’re curious about the full story from the video, feel free to reach out. I’ve got it all laid out and would love to share. The video is just 3 minutes and 3 seconds, so if you prefer watching rather than reading, go ahead and check it out: .

Thanks for Being Here

Thanks for joining me for this week’s breather. Sharing these stories and connecting with all of you is what makes it worthwhile.

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Nat KoKo