Passion as a one true calling: Hard to find Only one per person so you better find it quick! Invites frustration Setbacks create doubt in the choice. Requires long term commitment Has the romantic image of a sole unwavering purpose in life. Encourages introspection Passion as an emotion: Easy to find Allowed to have passion … Continue reading Passion as an emotion →

Today I shall explain what yak shaving is, oh wait hang on I'll have to clean my room first. Oh yes, in order to do that I will need the vacuum cleaner. Ugh! It hasn't been emptied, alright I'll empty it now... and there's no bin bags, perfect! Alright I'm going to go to the … Continue reading Yak shaving exemplified →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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

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

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 →