A rainbow ally is someone who is not part of the LGBTQ+ community but is sympathetic and supportive of the cause. I say this because I believe it's an important role to consider for the modern change maker. The LGBTQ+ community realised that their cause would gain more momentum the more outsiders joined the ranks … Continue reading Enlisting allies
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Upholding Standards
Ben Foster, former Man United goalkeeper told a story on this podcast (https://youtu.be/r3Hteh_gU5s) about how Sir Alex Ferguson went ballistic at a preseason friendly loss.Now for those unfamiliar with the term, a preseason friendly means absolutely nothing.It is largely used to remove the rust from the off season.The results hold no weight whatsoever in the … Continue reading Upholding Standards
Descending fog
The fog descends. Clouding judgement and poisoning their decision tree. Tongue-tied and paralyzed, they can't move for fear of making a mistake. A portrait of a domineering inner critic.
Only saving grace
Legend has it that the University graduates who sign contacts to join the big 4 to complete their Accounting exams are signing away their souls. Apparently 12 hour days are the norm, stress and anxiety are typical and exhaustion is not considered a viable excuse for not showing up. The only saving grace? The connection … Continue reading Only saving grace
Intentions salvation
A girl finds out that her boyfriend has been cheating on her. She confronts him and he gives the following pathetic reply: I was going to tell you myself He says it as if this unverified presence of intent will be his salvation. What a feeble and infuriating excuse. It immediately triggers the response: So, … Continue reading Intentions salvation
Heroes and victims
I read something interesting in Mark Manson's The Subtle Art of Not Giving A Fuck and thought I would share it here. There are two main love archetypes, the Hero and the Victim. The Victim has learnt that in order to receive love they need to have unsolvable problems, they need drama, they need the attention of … Continue reading Heroes and victims
Argument bait
An argument doesn't happen all at once. It doesn't go from pleasant silence to screaming match at the flick of a switch. No. The arguer likes to ease you into it. They like to lay out the bait with a random strong and controversial opinion. Hmmm juicy! Then the unsuspecting victim feels it's their responsibility … Continue reading Argument bait
When COVID ended
When COVID ended some kept the changes they made adapting to the worldwide pandemic. 'We're more resilient this way and more prepared should it happen again' they said. When COVID ended some threw out the temporary model and immediately went back to the old way of doing things. 'What are the odds it'll happen again? … Continue reading When COVID ended
The Amy episode
How much for this mug?Eh ... make me an offerIt's the Amy episode of Lovesick and Angus is just getting used to selling. Luke has taught him the power of reframing. Instead of giving the price outright Angus is now asking potential buyers to make him an offer.Both Luke and Angus are hoping that this … Continue reading The Amy episode
Discovering Europe
Discovering Europe is a board game where you are given destinations to reach and play alongside others who try to hinder your progress. The approach for the most fun and the least amount of frustration is to pick the quickest path and be prepared to be thrown off course. It makes for a great metaphor … Continue reading Discovering Europe
