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 →

"Ok so whenever some starts a sentence with 'knock knock' it's a joke?" "Yes! Or if there is laughter after a comment." The two sit and continue to observe. "Ok, so that was a joke there!" "No, that wasn't a joke" "But there was laughter after!" "Yes, but that wasn't real laughter." "There's different kinds … Continue reading Nervous laughter →

In an attempt to improve my vocabulary I placed a dictionary beside my bed. I envisaged opening the book every night and joyfully expanding my grasp of the English language at a leisurely non-committal pace. It's been a month now and I've opened the dictionary maybe twice (if I'm being generous to myself). At this … Continue reading Bedside Dictionary →

I think companies only making an effort to retain employees when they hand in their notice is too little, too late. Why? Because so much effort goes into a job hunt! It's not a decision to be taken lightly. These days some companies require 6 rounds of interviews before offering a position. Most job hunts … Continue reading Retaining daily →

Finding the right fit isn't exclusive to tailors. I think any creative will attest to a stage of trying on options looking for the one that 'feels right'. That's far too vague, come on now Tom! Does the following sound familiar? I'm going to replace 'told' with 'informed' because 'informed' just feels more right. Or … Continue reading Finding the right fit →