They encouraged me to share. So I did and not only did I share, I shared honestly. I shared so truthfully that they came back with tough questions. The kind of questions that you need a weekend in solitary confinement to dig deep enough to find the answers. Now I feel the pull to share … Continue reading Sharing honestly →

Not adding a profile picture. Not adding a distinguishable profile picture. Not switching on your camera during a video call. They’re going to judge you anyway so you might as well use this as an opportunity to be brave and show your face. I understand you may be self conscious but I’d trust you more … Continue reading Profile pictures →

Whenever someone receives negative feedback on their blog. The next post is no longer just a post. It has now become an exercise in bravery.

Pedar has been staring at the course cost for the past 15 minutes.  It's €1,000. Pedar has never spent that much on an online course. He is struggling to justify this potential expenditure but he still really wants to take the course. Pedar decides to avoid making a decision right now and goes to bed. The next … Continue reading Pedar’s course →

"Why has the project slowed down?" "Henry needs to make a decision" One common productivity hindrance I've seen is decision making. The project has come to a halt because someone needs to make a decision.  Autonomy is productivity's best friend. There's nothing that slows progress down like checking with someone on every little decision. But what … Continue reading Decisions and productivity →

I think the main cause of anxiety in gift giving is deciding what to buy everyone. Because the buying part is extremely easy when you know what you're looking for. Online shopping is just too convenient these days it's dangerous. It's the deciding what to give that's the hard part. I think it's hard because … Continue reading Surprise presents →

Your client hands in their notice. They're leaving you for another agency. Your ego is pricked. The desire to take it personally is strong. But you must resist young padawan. Taking it personally is the path to the dark side. And we don't want to go down that path now do we? We need a … Continue reading Departing clients →

It’s 3am and you still haven’t been seen. The emergency room chairs are only adding to your pain and your words have now become gibberish as you reach the edge of your sanity. This uncertainty is causing you agony. Had they said at the start you’re going to be seen at 3:30am, you could’ve planned … Continue reading Leave or stay? →

It's 9:05am, Francis has to be in work in 25 minutes and his car won't start. The stress is starting to get to him as he stands by his car scouring the car park, searching for a neighbour to approach their car so he can request a jump start. €150 That was the quote the … Continue reading Francis’ dead battery →

Who would you feel more guilty for letting down? Your friends or your family? I think there are also segments within the categories of family and friends. For example you may feel more guilty for letting down your dad than your younger brother. But if I were to take a stab at creating a rule … Continue reading Letting down guilt →