If the approval process is taking forever. If it's preventing forward motion and causing project creep. If you've gone through multiple rounds of making requested changes and there appears to be no more updates to be made. Then I would suggest taking a different tact. Instead of saying 'can you please approve this?' again, take … Continue reading Take the decision out of their hands →

It's been a few years since I bought a new iPhone but I remember opening the box vividly. The designers at Apple packaged it in such a way that it felt like an unveiling (the boxes were so close in width and length that to get to your new phone you had to pull the … Continue reading Packaging stories →

I often find that later seasons of TV shows are better than their predecessors. I think what happens is the first few episodes represent the 'dipping of the toe' phase. The writers, creators, actors and all involved start to timidly venture in a new direction. There are brief signs of brilliance, but they are just … Continue reading A show’s confidence →

'It's just a game' Another way of saying - 'I don't get it. I don't understand why you're getting so worked up about this. From where I'm standing this is a trivial matter.' Similar sayings include: 'You flew all the way to Italy... for a dress?!?' 'But why didn't they just hop on the Eagles … Continue reading It’s just a game →

It's tiring to be mindful all the time. It's exhausting to be conscious of your thoughts 24/7. I think most people would like to be optimists but when you're trying to marshal and change over 90,000 thoughts a day it can be fatiguing. Easier to simply revert back to the default setting. The conditioning of … Continue reading Hard working optimists →

Tired of everything on TV? Sick of all social media? Dying for something to do? Annoyed with all these repetitive questions? Ready for one more? What if you spent time facing your fears? If you're looking for excitement then nothing compares to the exhilaration of dancing with one's fears. I promise you won't be bored! … Continue reading Bored? →

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Going with the flow can be exciting but ultimately you are a victim to circumstance. You're letting someone or something else decide how you spend your time. Although it can add pressure to achieve, goal setting provides great focus and intention in your life. I think it depends on your preference. When it all comes … Continue reading Goal with the flow →

I can understand withholding approval until adjustments are made. The approver wants to see certain changes introduced before they are ready to give their blessing. If you are on the project team, you hope and pray the changes are miniscule. Let's say they are, the team goes away, makes the changes and resubmits the draft … Continue reading Sign off stalling →

'I just need to make sure my new boss likes me first then I can relax' 'Do you think I'll get more likes with the red shirt or the blue shirt?' 'Did you like my Albanian picnic story?' Up until recently I thought the pursuit of mutual liking was a worthy goal. You surround yourself … Continue reading Do you like yourself? →