At some point in childhood you figure out that not all friends are created equal. With some people you just seem to get on like a house on fire and with others it's like drawing blood from a stone.In some scenarios you have to make do. Like if you're at a summer camp. You know … Continue reading Cherish houses on fire →

I think it's the insecure competitor that resorts to unsportsmanlike conduct. They're not confident they're going to win on effort and skill alone so they employ dirty tactics. Furthermore, they have to win. They can't accept not winning because that means they'll be a failure. I think the best resolution to someone saying outrageous things … Continue reading Unsportsmanlike conduct →

You wouldn't go to a library, cinema, or rock gig to have a deep meaningful conversation with your best friend. These are not the venues for it. I say this because yesterday I went to the lake side for some peace and quiet only to find a rock band screaming their heads off. What's more, … Continue reading Fundamental misunderstanding →

Do you ever see those movies where a character is prone to blackouts? They wake up with no idea where they are and how they got there. I see a similarity in people with their phones. Someone else walks into the room where they've been alone and it jolts them awake from the scrolling. "Oh … Continue reading Conscious black outs →

A 13 year old boy and a 33 year old man are watching a TV show together. It's about 4 boys on the cusp of adulthood. The teenager delights in the filthy language and the low brow comedy. The 33 year old watches on with a mixture of nostalgia and sadness. Nostalgia for the days … Continue reading Youth is wasted on the young →

There is the teaser and the revelation. Together they are very powerful. Both are used to great effect when the news is good. As soon as the other hears the teaser that there's good news their excitement goes into overdrive and they can't wait to get to the revelation stage to find out what the … Continue reading Teaser and revelation →

I think first and foremost you shouldn't be looking for major surgery. That will only lead to frustration. Secondly I think the best change happens when the individual is motivated to change themselves. Otherwise you'll just be nagging and they'll be resenting. Thirdly I think if you want someone to make a minor change and … Continue reading Changing people →

The harsh conversational segway indicates either someone wasn't listening or they have an agenda.Either aren't great for a deep meaningful chat.

I think the success of the Inbetweeners lay in their pursuit of women and in their disastrous attempts. I think where the Inbetweeners 2 film fell down was that it branched away from that successful formula and instead focused on the mystery of finding Jane in Australia and what's more, far too much time on … Continue reading Inbetweeners formula →

Categorical v dimensional. One is black and white thinking the other is shades of grey. One makes the world easy to understand but can get you into trouble the other makes the world more complicated but makes you infinitely wiser.