Recently I watched the player on player interview between Shaq and Kobe and what struck me was how much time they spent reminiscing on the humane moments. They breezed over the winning of trophies and instead lingered on touching moments like: When the whole team bonded by mooning back those who had mooned them from … Continue reading Kobe and Shaq
Author: thomaspfduggan
Buying relaxation time
It feels dangerous to admit you have nothing to do in the working world because you just know someone will find something for you to do, whether you like that type of work or not. So everyone keeps their workload vague, doesn't ask too many questions in case the spotlight gets turned on them and … Continue reading Buying relaxation time
Redundant thinking
With AI getting smarter and the human preference for convenience you have to ask the question - Are we on the verge of becoming extremely lazy thinkers? I think it'll be like the introduction of the calculator. There's no need to remember how to do those sums anymore we have a machine for that. It'll … Continue reading Redundant thinking
Telling without shaming
I really appreciate the 'telling us without shaming us' style of self help writing.It doesn't trigger my delicate sensibilities and it conveys the necessary insights for growth.Winner winner, chicken dinner!
Winning cheat
I think when it comes to playing the card game 'Cheat' aka 'Bullshit' winning is the distraction.The real fun comes from calling people cheaters and risking gaining a load of cards.When you're actually trying to win you're hesitant to call someone a cheater because you don't want to risk picking up a load of cards.And … Continue reading Winning cheat
Jafar and Kurt
Jafar fears rejection. Therefore he doesn't talk to women. Now I think the curing of Jafar's fear is experiencing being rejected and seeing that it doesn't kill him. In fact it's actually not that bad at all. Therefore, ironically, Jafar is avoiding the very practice that will heal him (well in my unqualified eyes at … Continue reading Jafar and Kurt
Pedro’s horse riding
Pedro has been all cleared by his doctor to go back to horse riding. The doctor has said - his body is fully fixed and ready! But Pedro doesn't feel psychologically ready. Yes, Pedro does enjoy horse riding but what if he gets bucked off again? It's been a long time since he connected horse … Continue reading Pedro’s horse riding
Canteen busy hours
After everyone has had their caffeine hit, the canteen is quiet as a grave in the mornings. Everyone's at their desk, everyone's being productive. But after lunch, it's like the canteen is the rolling subs box. You can guarantee at least one person in there at all times. It's like the entire office is implicitly … Continue reading Canteen busy hours
Cautious performance
The reward for good work is more work, so be careful what you're good at! 😛
Delightful Tina
Tina is a delight. Her positivity is felt as soon as she walks into a room. She's easy to get on with, has a bubbly personality and fills each crack and gap with fun. Now, I dare say you've come across your own Tina in your lifetime. And I want to ask, did you care … Continue reading Delightful Tina
