Would you rather participate badly or not participate at all? A simple question that separates those who fear failure from those who do not. I think everyone fears failure a little bit but those crippled by the thought of failure would pick the latter without a second's hesitation. Better to feel safe and secure than … Continue reading Flayed failed →

'Only those who do not seek power are qualified to hold it' Plato Does that mean if you experience any sort of desire to be president that makes you a bad fit for the job? What about chasing people to take the job, you can't force them to do it. If they really don't want … Continue reading Avoiding power →

Jemma got laid off today. Her team offered their condolences and well wishes for 5 whole minutes before interrogating her to determine the security of their own situation. I know 5 minutes doesn't sound like a lot but it's a lot more than the 2 minutes Luke got last month. Therefore we can conclude that … Continue reading Jemma and Luke →

Resentment boiled up in Rita like fiery hot lava. 'No recognition! None at all!' She ranted at her husband Rory. 'I miss one appointment and get a rollicking like I'm some kind of Yobo who misses all the time.' She paced back and forth. 'No letting it slide. No turning a blind eye. No "I … Continue reading Recognition for Rita →

Why are so many aliens in marvel movies shaped like humans? Two legs, two arms, and a head. I think it's because when they resemble humans at a basic level it makes them more palatable. And that's perfect for Marvel movies which appear to be for everyone.

I was disgusted with capitalism's pressure for me to buy things I don't need until I saw a shirt I liked and bought it. Hatred of capitalism forgotten.

When Michael Jackson was accused of sexually assaulting children it felt like a personal betrayal to many. 'I thought I knew him' When the faceless corporation cheats their taxes it's an indifference or a confirmation of a world view of greedy businesses. Furthermore I think the corporate brand evokes a limited range of emotions in … Continue reading Personal v corporate brand →

Jonny is coming back from surgery and usually he would be very conservative with his rehab but this time he's racing against the clock. See, the rugby world cup is right around the corner and it's looking to be his last. He desperately wants to play so now he's facing the difficult challenge of striking … Continue reading Constantly assessing and adjusting →

There are some reactions that are genuine and there are some reactions that you have to take with a pinch of salt. Namely, the exclamations post feeling insecure. They felt under attack or put on the spot. They think the group are making them out to be weird and so they react stronger than usual … Continue reading Reactive reactions →

The two are inextricably linked. So wherever you see a creative piece of work published into the world, there was a triumph over fear