Will the Catholic church last much longer? On the one hand it has deep roots in Irish culture. On the other hand the younger generations don't appear to be adopting the cause. I predict that if you walk into any random mass today, the average age of the attendees will be 75. Furthermore it appears … Continue reading The crumbling Catholic church →

There might not be another bin for ages, maybe I should just cram the rest of my chocolate bar now so I can throw the wrapper into this bin here? Hmm I don't really need to pee but who knows when I'll come across another toilet? What if this is the only job offer I … Continue reading Scarcity mindset →

I once went to a bar and was pleasantly surprised to find I knew the barman. I was even more delighted to find out that he would give me free drinks! Then as he handed me the pints he whispered: 'Now give me ten cents' To which I replied: 'But I thought you said they … Continue reading Free pints for 10c →

The general consensus for getting married seems to be you need to be dating and potentially living together for 3-5 years before getting engaged. Unless... Unless there is a biological clock ticking. Then it seems to be more acceptable for the couple to expedite the process. So, if two 18 year olds got married, regardless … Continue reading Expediting the process →

If you're a teacher or a video games maker or a scavenger hunt creator you'll know that there is a sweet spot for difficulty levels. You could call it the Goldilocks challenge. Too easy and they get bored, too hard and they give up. Continuous engagement is a tough needle to thread.

The subtle prompt. The conversation tee up. The invitation to be centre of attention with an interesting story without spoiling the ending for the audience. The trick is to hint enough that the other person understands what you're talking about without revealing the punchline. Graham Norton is a pro at it. https://youtu.be/yuXGpUR7fXA

https://youtu.be/HvMvLFN_5bk The above Malcolm in the Middle scene always stood out to me. I think it speaks to the peculiar nature of families and tribes. If you've ever watched the show, you'll know that the boys are at constant war with their parents. Malcolm, Reese, Dewey and Francis are some of the most rebellious boys … Continue reading Exact revenge on her behalf →

For a recent video I recorded, my perfectionist tendencies were riding me hard. I think the time pressure got to me and I got nervous. So I kept doing more takes. Another take on that topic, another take on this topic. Eventually I lay down exhausted and had to pick 5 videos from a total … Continue reading The last takes →

Clicking is a thing of the past, now it's all about scrolling. I reckon people spend more time scrolling through YouTube or Instagram than actually engaging with any content. That the average individual might spend 3 hours a day looking for something to watch and only 2 minutes watching an actual video. I hypothesise that … Continue reading Scrolling not clicking →

The more I learn about psychology and limiting self beliefs the more it seems that when you were a child you were creating this mental instruction manual for life. A guide that you finished before entering adulthood and gave to your subconscious for reference when deciding your day to day behaviours. It's kind of peculiar … Continue reading Mental instruction manual →