I don't think provocation is the way to combat narrow mindedness. Wearing a Rangers jersey in the Celtic section of the stadium is dangerous. They're not going to thank you for it, they're not going to see the point you're making, they're gonna feel attacked and they're gonna make it painful for you. I think … Continue reading Narrow minded defiance →

When you're a kid you rarely think about death, there's too much fun to be had. And when you're a young adult you're full of ambition. You want to explore/conquer the world. Then the reality of costs or hard work sets in and you settle for a more modest lifestyle. Then you find love and … Continue reading Death over the years →

White collar jobs - they have to be 10% technical competence and 90% emotional intelligence.I'd love to see a job description reflect this. Photoshop certification is a plus but figuring out which idea to action out of the 50 our creative director throws at you daily is a must have.At least 5 years management experience … Continue reading White collar jobs →

I think by default people have grown to error on the side of humble rather than cockiness. Therefore an up-and-comer could take enormous confidence from an established veteran pointing out their strengths. It may never have crossed their mind or they might have dismissed it in the need to not show arrogance in today's world. … Continue reading Confidence comment →

I think the most terrifying thing about hospitals is that it brings us face to face with our mortality. Any moment one of these doctors could tell me my time is up. Something I know is an eventuality but work hard to avoid with TikTok, food, and alcohol. Let me go back to living in … Continue reading Scary hospitals →

"What is a hack you can share with us?" I want to hack away at the 'hack' part of the above question. If by hack you mean a  quick and easy fix that makes your problems go away then you're looking at the situation wrong. You'll never have a problem free life. The greatest 'hack' … Continue reading Hacking at hack →

Once upon a time there was a committee that wanted to stop a certain nasty club member from continuing in a position of power but they were all very afraid of the direct and honest route because that held the risk of confrontation. So, instead they created a rule that would prevent that nasty club … Continue reading Committee rope →

From what I see in the movies, when you're a pion in the Mafia, survival depends on gauging and mirroring the mob boss's mood. Because if you come in singing and whistling when they're in foul humour, it could mean your life. People will squash a good mood if it means avoiding getting your head … Continue reading Mafia pion →

Walking around the park yesterday I heard a Dad say to a child: What's the matter with you? Stop being grumpy It's easy to see neuroses develop when you're not allowed to have certain emotions growing up.

I'm watching the Aaron Rodgers documentary and in episode 1 he's 40 years old, he's just torn his Achilles and he's driving everyone around him crazy trying to defy the odds to make it back by the end of the season. The unnecessary snippiness and impatience makes you wonder - where is this behaviour coming … Continue reading Retiring Rodgers? →