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Every night for the past few days I’ve been reading a fantastic children’s book to my son Charlie. The book is called You Choose and it gives children the tools to tap into their imagination, pull things out and fulfil their fantasies.

If you’re like me and always have a long to-do list to get through each day, then you may find this advice difficult to follow. After all, how on earth am I to focus on the present and live in a world that requires me to constantly look ahead and plan for my future?

Last month we asked you what a ‘world-class’ service meant to you. And we had some very interesting responses.As you’d expect, what’s world-class to one person might not be to another. And sometimes what’s world-class is very simple, but what makes it valuable is that it’s hard to find.

Our approach to successful investing is more than just educated guesswork.

Have you ever watched Formula1? It’s an incredible sport in its own right. What fascinates me is the amount of teamwork needed to win.

Have you ever read Into Thin Air by Jon Krakauer or seen the movie Everest? It’s based on the true story of an expedition that goes badly wrong.

Last month I paid £3 for a coffee in Balans, Soho, and it got me thinking about inflation.