The fact that the conversation could seamlessly transition from the obligatory small talk to the deep and meaningful and back without any discomfort was the sign of a true connection.

The flight was delayed. The underground trains weren’t working. The taxi man got lost. The group are frustrated and tired and start to wonder what else could possibly go wrong? But then they start to see the funny side of the situation. They start to make jokes about how horribly wrong it’s all going and … Continue reading Owning the situation →

Gilbert loves planning. He regularly draws up weekly, monthly and yearly plans. Unfortunately Gilbert also suffers from a fatal flaw, he cannot resist the nearest and loudest emergency that inevitably comes up every day. His inability to sacrifice the short term task to pursue his long term goals means that he never gains forward motion … Continue reading Project Graveyard →

Some people have a go to reason for not doing better. Once you remove that reason and show them a way to overcome their obstacle, they become terrified. Because now they no longer have any excuses for not doing better. You've robbed them of their hiding spot, they're now out in the open with nothing … Continue reading Removing excuses →

Gavin and Gerry watch on as Britney runs out of the building crying. Britney's boss has just lambasted her again for an innocent mistake. Gavin: Maybe one of us should go out to console her? Gerry: Ya we probably should but I wouldn't know what to say. Gavin: Yeah I don't know either. A moment … Continue reading Gavins going out →

People start to turn in their seats to look as the person taking the phone call starts to get louder and louder. Then the half of the conversation we can hear says: "I completely agree with you" And just like that the conversation's volume comes right down to a calm discussion. In the frustration of … Continue reading I completely agree →

Joan has just missed a tag on her own try line (she's playing tag rugby) and it has led to the opposition scoring a try. Now it's not important that she made a mistake what's important is how she responds to it. So the way I see it, she can view this mistake in two … Continue reading Joan’s missed tag →

'Jonesy is in the same situation and he's drinking! Come on stop being so dry!' A common peer pressure argument. One that tries to undermine your excuse by showing an example of someone in the same situation who isn't using your excuse. But this argument is based on the thought that if someone else is … Continue reading Jonesy’s drinking →

'Oh the weather is terrible here' A sunny day comes along. 'Oh but it's only going to be for one day' A second sunny day comes along. 'It's not hot enough' A new record for heat is set as a third sunny day comes along. 'Ah now that's too hot!' ... Some people like to … Continue reading Weather complaints →

Del boy's dealings are very entertaining but I think he'd suffer hugely in real life.  You pity the poor sod who buys something off Del, they are most likely in for a nasty surprise (see fire damaged woks or explosive dolls). If Del continues to operate like this he'll destroy any possibility of repeat business. … Continue reading Del’s dealings →