Granted, the climax of a slow building campaign is extremely satisfying, just look at the end of most sport movies. But I'd like to put forward a competitor which rivals the satisfaction of momentum with equally levels of impressiveness. It's the swift kick and the lightning fast punch hidden in the skimpiest of sequences and … Continue reading Matter of fact impressed
Author: thomaspfduggan
The story camel
The story camel collects ammo and never shows vulnerability. They store moments of weakness and use it against you at an inconvenient time. They have a comprehensive catalogue of everything you've done and said and can cut any moment many ways to do you in today.
Appreciation absence
It's not yet common for men to show their love and appreciation for each other so instead they reminisce, recite facts and remind each other of favourite TV moments.
Holiday bomb squad
I think a key skill to managing a group holiday without blowing up at each other is sensing when the bomb is about to detonate and stepping back long enough for emotions to cool down and let that shit go, so everyone can move on.
Journey possibilities
I think you can tap into a reservoir of gratitude by considering the negative possibilities that did not come to pass. For example, the average holiday maker does not get down on their knees and thank their chosen deity when they arrive at the hotel. They usually flump onto the bed or check what's on … Continue reading Journey possibilities
Chocolate and self love
The thing I struggle most with in self love is chocolate. Not your run of the mill chocolate but my local bakery's amazing brownies that have just the right amount of gooey-ness. Now, from what I've read in self love you have to treat yourself. But conversely it also counts as self love to take … Continue reading Chocolate and self love
Twitch marathons
Running a marathon is an easy to understand feat. Anyone you tell will know automatically that you are taking on a long and difficult task and should be suitably impressed. But trying to grow a Twitch following online by posting videos of you playing games doesn't translate as easily. 'Oh, ok, and why are you … Continue reading Twitch marathons
Tribes and ancestors
Tribes evokes associations of an ancient forgotten term but you can see their ancestors in everyday life. It's all about 'Us' vs 'Them'. If it's a 1 person 'Us' (more of a 'Me' really) and an everyone else 'Them' then you could say that person needs to work on their social skills to find their … Continue reading Tribes and ancestors
Flashes of brilliance
The team has flashes of brilliance but only flashes. They have a serious consistency problem. What's more, it appears the only reliable trigger for a flash of brilliance is a berating from the coach. An exhausting trigger. To try and analyse this human behaviour I think the team is prone to doing the bare minimum. … Continue reading Flashes of brilliance
Tired decisions
Decision fatigue is real. There's no escaping it. Therefore it's the disciplined mind that willfully ignores the window dressing problems so they can focus on the bankruptcy issues.
