It appears to me that the instruction manual dominates today's working world. The average worker thinks the first time, then mindlessly copies and pastes the rest of the time. Now I'm not saying there's anything wrong with that. Habits, systems and processes infinitely improve productivity. But I think the consistent presence of instruction manuals means … Continue reading Thinking practice →

Kate DiCamillo is a children's author with at least 20 published books to date and she is a Newbery prize winner. But long ago when she was trying to get her first book published she was rejected 473 times. 473! Now I think there is a lesson to be learned from Kate and her perseverance. … Continue reading Random rejection ruminations →

One of my old rugby coaches used to say a player with good hands is one who could catch a bad pass and give a good pass and his constant refrain was - don't shovel on shit! I can see a parallel in the working world. The chain of anger. The CEO shouts at the … Continue reading Responsible adults →

I reckon it's easier to respect someone you don't like than to like someone you don't respect. Because preferences are subjective but achievements are indisputable. You can debate whimsy but a moon rock need say no more.

Isn't it ironic and hilarious how bang on the money with calculated precision people can be with the problems of others whilst simultaneously remain woefully ignorant of their own? It seems no one is safe from these blind spots. Everyone was assigned them at birth. Some will continue to operate with this defect but some … Continue reading Blind spots →

Why don't people take responsibility for their actions? Why instead do they live in denial, play the victim or lay blame elsewhere? Why don't people take ownership of their emotions? To hazard a guess, with what I know so far, I posit, that it is due to a fragile self identity. The perception they have … Continue reading Good responsible people →

It turns out resolving issues is not that hard to do. Psychologists, Shrinks, therapists and counsellors are ubiquitous. They vary in price but a lot of them are very good at getting to the root of your problem. The thing is, none of them can help the individual who doesn't want help. The therapist can't … Continue reading Resolving issues →

An asteroid will hit earth in a month's time and our doom is certain and imminent.For some this is the perfect excuse and trigger to go on the wildest of benders.For others it will mean business as usual. They'll turn up at their day job and get to work on the boring admin tasks.Because after … Continue reading Asteroid heading for earth →

I'm devastated to realise my eyesight is getting worse.I had good eye sight as a kid. I prided myself on it and took delight in showing off my abilities for others.Despite knowing that deterioration and old age are coming for us all I reckon my devastation is a sign that I was secretly hoping that … Continue reading Deteriorating eyesight →

Jeans carelessly tossed on the pile.Jackets crumpled in a heap on the floor.Shirts in the shoes section.The sale season is upon us and with it the reckless abandonment of care.During this period it appears that the tolerance for bad behavior from shoppers is increased and so that's what the shops get, retail bedlam.