Misaligned expectations and reality

The misalignment of expectations and reality can lead to both good and bad surprises. For example: Expectation: no one remembers my birthday. Reality: everyone does remember your birthday Surprise: a surprise birthday party. Or Expectation: the non responses will show up. Reality: it was easier to simply not respond then to reply they weren't coming … Continue reading Misaligned expectations and reality →

No one right answer

I have a book full of puzzles and every now and then I have a go off solving one of them. What’s great about this book is that if ever I am unsure if I’m right or wrong I can simply check the back of the book and I have my resolution. My attempt was … Continue reading No one right answer →

Tarantino’s ten

Quentin Tarantino has publicly stated that he will only make 10 movies in his lifetime. Ten is a nice round number and this personal limit makes Tarantino unique amongst filmmakers who don't usually set an end date to their craft. For example Woody Allen, Martin Scorcese and Stephen Spielberg are three directors who are in … Continue reading Tarantino’s ten →

It is unfair

You're right, it is unfair. Life is unfair. Telling more people how unfair your life is isn't going to improve your situation. The remedy in my opinion is acceptance and action. Yes it is unfair now what are you going to do about it? What actions are you going to take to better your situation?

Full Transparency

Full transparency doesn't mean if you ask me I'll tell you, it means being forthcoming with all details a full disclosure

Problem clarification

As long as the problem is abstract it will continue to be daunting. The simple act of clarifying what you need is taking a huge step towards solving that problem.

Complaining v responsibility

Everyone complains about the complicated system but nobody offers to build a replacement. That’s because complaining is easy and taking responsibility is not.

Barbershop dilemma

For the past year I had the perfect set up about every two months or so I would get my haircut at the same barbershop with the same barber and I was happy as Larry. Now everything’s changed. The barber has left the barbershop and I’m faced with a dilemma. Do I still get my … Continue reading Barbershop dilemma →

Problem: Literary Logic

Result: Success Question: Three books have been returned to the library desk: 'Across the Lake', 'One Hundred Degrees' and 'One Long Night'. One is a detective novel, one is romance, and the third is science fiction. The three authors are Carter, Davies and Walker. The following are also true: Carter's book has a shorter title … Continue reading Problem: Literary Logic →

Sick days epidemic

I heard of an organisation who's employees would max out their sick days every year. They would keep track of how many they had left and take them strategically so as not to arouse suspicion but every year you could guarantee the max amount of sick days were taken. Now if you're the company you've … Continue reading Sick days epidemic →