I think psychology books do their best to identify patterns of behavior but ultimately they're only diagnosing a fraction of the human. For instance the four personality colors. I dare say no one is anyone color the whole way through. It would mean omitting lessons learned along the way. For example this red I know, … Continue reading Snowflake psychology →

'I think that is a marketing task' 'Absolutely not! That is an events job if ever I saw one!' 'Why don't we make it fall under Customer service's remit?' Compare that to JK Rowling who chose to write 7 books. It's funny how the attitude changes when we love the work and when we're forced … Continue reading The accountability games →

In 'Surrounded by idiots' the author addresses a question he got pre writing the book.But isn't it manipulative to adapt to everyone around us, shouldn't we be our authentic selves all the time?For me I look to Uncle Ben and his immortal quote..."With great power comes great responsibility"It's manipulative if you prey on the weak … Continue reading Is it manipulative? →

'This too shall pass' A short phrase that can serve as both a lift when trudging through tough times and a reminder to cherish when riding high. Such wisdom with just four little words.

Can I … Get a lift? No sorry I didn't bring me car today. No, I was gonna ask for… An appointment with my missus? Unfortunately she's all booked up this time of year. I was actually looking for a cup of … Coffee? Sure I'll go out and get you one! (they zoom out … Continue reading Hard of listening →

When everyone is calming standing in line no one wants to be disruptor of the peace and jump the queue. The tribe would ostrasize them in an instant.But when everyone swarms, taking greedily, and it looks like you're in danger of not getting any then it's hard not to get caught up in the savageness … Continue reading Tribe rules →

The petty remark stung. Not because it was aimed at me. Because it was so out of character for Gimli.One would have been forgivable but 3 in quick succession aimed at three different people appeared like a giant red flag to me.Instinct said something has disturbed this typically secure person's stability and it is showing … Continue reading Gimli pettiness →

The key to learning is persevering despite feelings of stupidity.

In the US Office when Pam was handling Michael's calls she would wait til after his first greeting to patch through the call.Her logic being - he was better second time round.And sure enough, Michael's second attempts were always more professional and appropriate than his first.The show did it well and I see some merit … Continue reading Second time round →

One of the problems I see with social media is that it makes perfectly content ordinary folk feel like they have to post their highlights in order to play the 'Look at how great my life is' game.