We recently had former adman and all-round inspirational guy, Conn Bertish, host a How To Friday at the office.
Conn Bertish is the former ECD at Saatchi & Saatchi, JWT and Quirk; and more recently, the founder of the Cancer Dojo. He came to chat to us about the disease that changed his life in a way you can’t imagine.
Have a look at his story:
He also took some time to answer a few questions…
1. Since your diagnosis have you had any crazy YOLO (yes, we can say YOLO here) moments?
I do, every six months, but they’re called MRI scans. They are true perspective YOLO moments that last about 25 minutes while fully immersed in an MRI machine scanning tube that checks for signs of cancer in my brain. I used to fear them, but have learned to really appreciate the 25 minutes of true perspective of what’s important, and what is not. It’s amazing how much crap we worry about, that we shouldn’t.
2. If you could describe your journey in 10 words, how would you do it? (or draw it if you like)
It’s just begun – stay tuned @connbertish or @cancerdojo.
3. What would you like your tomb stone to say about you?
Led an extraordinary life. Affected the world positively. Had lots of fun.
4. Your illustration above says “Happy people are harder to kill.” What would your main tips be for people to start living happier lives?
- Follow your gut.
- Play more.
- Don’t take yourself so seriously.
- Get rid of baggage that holds you back.
- Love humans and nature.
- Scare yourself on a regular basis.
- Go surfing.
5. What is your 5 year plan?
Change the way the world views cancer and healing. Stay tuned…
Find out more about the Cancer Dojo here.
