During my time on this earth I've managed to keep at bay any addictions to substances. I was a good boy and didn't get hooked on weed or heroin. But now it appears you can get addicted to speed, not the drug, but the good ole fashioned pace of life! It turns out the fast … Continue reading Addicted to speed →

Autumn in New England was, as advertised, beautiful. The colours I saw! The evergreen leaves hung beside the occasionally orange, which hung beside the rarely red, which hung beside the sometimes scarlet. It didn't occur to me that all but the ever green leaves were on death's door. There was me just staring up in … Continue reading Dying leaves →

"It wasn't as bad as I thought it would be" That's what the runners said after completing their first 10k. It seems reality is much more manageable than fear suggests.

"There is something in psychology known as the 'spotlight effect.' This is the phenomenon where people tend to overestimate how much others notice aspects of one's appearance or behavior." Cabrini.edu A handy definition to know for those wanting to reinvent themselves or leave their comfort zone. It pairs well with the reminder that life is … Continue reading The spotlight effect →

I ran a marathon once and unexpectedly I was cheered on by strangers whilst completing the route. It was great! It was such a lovely moment of humanity. Someone I had no prior contact with whatsoever was supporting me during my battle with adversity. The act gave me a fantastic lift and drove me on … Continue reading Stranger support →

Ruperto guffawed. 'You like Barbies!?!' But Tamathy showed no sign of embarrassment in his reply so Ruperto changed tack at lightning speed, agreed with Tamathy and tried to top his story. Dot dot dot. I think reading people and adapting to their expressions is an invaluable skill. However changing your opinion to match whomever is … Continue reading Reading and adapting →

Nobody seems to share my hatred of this trait. I seem to be alone in getting triggered by this behaviour. It probably says more about me than them but shut up, stop analysing me and get on my level! Lol

What is this meeting for? I think too few teams ask this question. If it's for the CEO to check that everyone is keeping busy then let's be honest about it. Otherwise it makes for confusing meetings riddled with sub text and hidden agendas that waste everyone's time.

In 2013 Matt Le Tissier was inducted into the English Football Hall of Fame. For those who don't know who that is. Le Tissier was a great player who played his entire career for Southampton (a low level never win anything club). Could he have made it at the bigger clubs? 100%! In fact numerous … Continue reading Loyalty or money →

The all knowing and anonymous 'they' say that everyone wants to be part of something special. The thing is, 'special', is up to you. The more you put in, the harder you work, the wider you open up, the more special that cause becomes. I think we don't lack opportunities for special, we just hold … Continue reading Special opportunities →