Frustration is such a charged emotion that its kind of like balancing a bowl full to the brim with molten hot lava. If you're not careful, a tiny slip can mean burning you and everyone around you. But there is hope! If you can manage to make it to the 'safe zone' you can avoid … Continue reading Frustration safe zone →

Passion is obvious and compelling. It's tangible and moving. It makes the mundane meaningful. And the bland special.

Some people struggle giving compliments. They might be praising you behind your back but to your face might be a bridge too far. I think when it comes to these people, you need to look for other signals to gauge your performance. Signals such as: Do they forward your presentation onto their superiors? Do they … Continue reading Compliment actions →

Let's call a spade a spade. That was terrible. I realise it's not popular to say such things but honesty is refreshing and the first step to problem solving away from terrible to great.

Freedom is kind of like a savings account. We might never fully use it but we gain satisfaction from knowing it's there. Oh and we get absolutely furious when someone comes in and takes away our freedom!

F: If only I had known then what I know now! G: What difference would that make? F: Well I'd be better wouldn't I? G: Why is that important? F: Because then I'd be closer to being flawless. G: But you know perfection isn't possible right? F: Yeah I know... but I still want to … Continue reading Knowing then →

"Burnout is about resentment"Marissa MayerI could never wrap my head around the above quote.How could burnout and resentment be linked?But now I get it.The resentment stems from the perceived lack of choice.When the boss rings you out of hours you feel that there is no other option but to answer.When someone lumps a big fat … Continue reading Burnout is about resentment →

That writer over there he listens exclusively to Led Zeppelin for 25 minutes exactly and then he starts writing.Sheila sitting beside you, she goes to the library picks out a book and uses the first she sees as her prompt.Whether as Bertie, takes a cold shower, says a prayer to the gods of writing and … Continue reading Writing placebos →

If every cloud has a silver lining then unforeseen circumstances can highlight the robustness of a system. If there is one tiny crash on the motorway does that mean 4 hours of standstill traffic and thousands of drivers affected? If one pilot calls in sick is the flight cancelled? How about a stewardess? If a … Continue reading Robust test →

The first hour at the beach is all about set up. You're concerned with finding the right spot, who's watching you getting changed, are the valuables well hidden and are the towels sufficiently pinned down?The second hour is all about reminders. Reminders to hang out the laundry before you go to sleep and pick up … Continue reading Peaceful Lethargy →