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Books, culture and ideas for senior executives away from the desk.

The long weekend you need Downtime

The long weekend you need

Well hello there. I'm just back from Newquay having shown the world that even fat labradors like me can mount a surfboard - in the water too. I love Easter weekend at home. I try to do as little as possible as London is always quiet and I can potter away - if my family lets me... (Storm

Dan Ilett · 2 min read min read
Update: Bust IT Downtime

Update: Bust IT

Can't sleep? Watch this. Better than knockout drops. Hi guys I hope you're enjoying your week. I'm having one of those days where none of my technology works. I am locked out of my email and several other accounts, so am waiting for a brilliant tech support person to fix all my troubles.

Dan Ilett · 4 min read min read
That's a Wrap for '25 Downtime

That's a Wrap for '25

I can't face another bar, restaurant or event. I don't know what it's like in your industry, but in mine, it's all about network. For the last three weeks, it's been black-tie dinners, pub meetups, parties, lunches and glaze-eyed breakfasts. I gave up drinking alcohol a couple of years ago

Dan Ilett · 4 min read min read
Moses Itauma: The Heavyweight's Executive Summary on Life Downtime

Moses Itauma: The Heavyweight's Executive Summary on Life

Moses Itauma is undefeated at 20 and already thinking like a CEO. He's deleted Instagram, reads business books and lets his brothers handle the arguments while he handles the ring. The knockouts get the headlines. His mindset and his family strength is the real story.

Dan Ilett · 8 min read min read
Is this Britain's Most Famous Cat? Downtime

Is this Britain's Most Famous Cat?

This is Stella. She might look like an ordinary cat, but don't be fooled. She is living proof that reincarnation works. Stella lives in Beckenham, a Southeast London town that was invisible to muggles until ten years ago when Kirsty and Phil made TV shows about what good value it is. The

Dan Ilett · 6 min read min read
Christmas Drinks: You're Invited Downtime

Christmas Drinks: You're Invited

To say a massive thank you for your readership and support this year... We've held events at some of the best venues in London this year: The Goring, The Ned, Mr Porter, but for Christmas we're putting on an old-school party in an even older pub. Our venue this year is the kind of pub your

Dan Ilett · 2 min read min read