I think that when hearing a change proposal the first question that pops into the listener's mind is: 'What does this mean for me?' They may care about the overall benefits to the company but their priority is themselves. They want to know: 'Will it mean more or less work for me?' Therefore I think … Continue reading What does this mean for me? →

Doing work in private is nice, it's only you judging it so you can take it easy on yourself. Doing work in public is nerve wracking because it leaves you vulnerable to criticism and judgement. Therefore, knowing the work will be publicized often raises the acceptable standard. People will often work harder if they know … Continue reading Publicizing the work →

I saw a clip recently of someone describing the abuse they received as a child and I don't know which was scarier. What he was saying or the matter of fact tone of voice he used to describe it. The lack of emotion in the storytelling made these horrific acts seem run of the mill … Continue reading Matter of fact tone of voice →

In my opinion the key to self esteem is courage. Courage to leave your comfort zone, courage to do something you've never done before. With each encounter into the unknown your self esteem begins to build as you become less afraid of change. With each new adventure you draw on past examples of strength and … Continue reading Self esteem →

When someone says no to you it may be personal it may not be personal, the important part, I've found, is how you interpret it. Taking a no personally means holding grudges and viewing others negatively. Whether as taking a no to be impersonal provides you with a much better outlook. You walk away thinking … Continue reading Taking a no personally →

Immanuel Kant said it was immoral to use people as a means to an end. I believe that this is true as long as it is disguised as something else: friendship, love etc. But if the user is up front and honest with the person they're using I think it removes the immorality. That way … Continue reading Use me →

During exam season it was always the first test that caused the most anxiety. Once you survived the first one you didn't get half as nervous for the rest of them and you were practically bored by the end. Going from 0-1 is harder than going from 1-2. If you're starting something new just remember … Continue reading Going from 0 to 1 →

It sounds odd but the bad weather made it so much better. There was a fun sense of abandon playing in the rain. A feeling that would have been absent if the weather was pleasant. Even though it was just running around in a field it felt like breaking the rules. You accept that you … Continue reading Bad weather →

Why do people wear watches? In today's world everyone has a mobile phone and each mobile can tell the time. Thereby making watches functionally obsolete. So then why do people still wear watches? Because they've become more than a time keeping device. They've become a personal statement. For some it's a fashion accessory and for … Continue reading Wearing a watch today →