Just because there is a stereotype surrounding creatives does not mean you have to reinforce it. There is no correlation between emotional instability and creativity. You can be a creative who hits deadlines, who is easy going and not a perfectionist. Being called a creative does not give you the excuse to abuse and ruin … Continue reading Creative stereotypes →

When you know what to look for the storyteller's focus can be quite easy to glean. Where are the pauses? What aspects are being emphasized? Then as an audience member, you make certain judgements. Firstly you judge the content of the story - 'good lord Madrid sounds awful!'. Secondly you judge the storyteller for things … Continue reading Intention and judgement →

The Russian invasion of Ukraine is now over 100 days old and, as I gauge the public opinion, there isn't the same outrage as day one. In fact you might be excused to forget it was on what with the newspapers and media outlets choosing to let celebrity court cases and reality TV shows dominate … Continue reading 100+ days of invasion →

The wall, Said it all, Specially made, To provide aid, Towards the execution, Of an unhindered notion, Had it been suggested by the intern, They would've scoffed and said in a patronising tone - here's a book go and learn, But it wasn't, Twas the brainchild of Director Russent, Surrounded by Yes men, They told … Continue reading Wall poem #1 →

I think it's a sign of true adulthood when you foster a friendship with someone you have little in common with (including chemistry). As a kid you could be picky. You only spoke to those inside your inner circle because why not? Why tolerate anything less than the best? But time has its cruel way … Continue reading Forced small talk →

I think every team needs someone to care.Otherwise apathy and negligence seeps in.With professional teams the coach or manager is paid to care the most but with volunteer and amateur teams it relies on someone stepping up to the caring plate.Someone to start and nudge the momentum even if it's something as simple as - … Continue reading Leading by caring →

First impressions are over.Those you feel you can't trust are left to stagnate in the polite small talk lobby.But those who you feel you could trust are given more of a chance. A second interview or a probation period if you will, and passing that, they shall progress to the letting down of the guard.Slowly … Continue reading Lowering of the guard →

Welcome to episode 374 of Walter Wallace's weekly weapon web series. Today's episode will be focusing on the conversation grenade. This weapon is most often used by a bored drama-loving individual to spice up an interaction they perceive to be dull. Now there is a way to avoid the explosive nature of this weapon. If … Continue reading Conversation grenade →

Once you've seen enough movies you start to get really good at the game - what's going to happen next? Whether it's spotting the twists early or predicting the dialogue you're not fully in the story. You're watching the film via your inner critic filter. "What is originality? Undetected plagiarism" But every now and then … Continue reading Fresh feeling films →

It used to be common for Netflix to release an entire season in one go. But now I think the powers that be have figured out that drip feeding is better. Binging on a TV show means consuming the entire series within 48 hours and forgetting the whole show within a week. Releasing all episodes … Continue reading Binging v drip feeding →