I think you can tell a lot about yourself when you think of what you hope to find in a party. Be it making strangers laugh, networking, or even moving beyond small talk to deep talk. I think society's trap is believing everyone has to behave the same way at parties. Better, I think, to … Continue reading Party awareness →

Just watched the Jose Mourinho documentary and it's clear he regrets not spending more time with the family. You could see something similar in the Sir Alex Ferguson documentary and read a parallel in the Phil Jackson book. Great success comes with sacrifice and lost family time looks to be the biggest regret that they … Continue reading Family time and success →

At the Hill of Tara, the car park was some extra tarmac, there was no entry fee, a couple of signs at the bottom of the hill and no tour guides. You walked up the hill and explored yourself. The sign said part of the site was 3,000 years old. Half an hour away by … Continue reading Tara v Newgrange →

There are so many prophecies in stories. Harry Potter, Star Wars, The Wheel of Time - they all have them. But prophecies in real life are so rare. When we try to look to the future, we gaze into the very short term and we guess. We say things like 'its supposed to be sunny' … Continue reading Prophecies in Reality →

I think neglect can do more damage to a relationship than the most vicious comments. We all know a familial relationship who say horrendous things to each other but make up and laugh about it. I think that relationship is stronger than the friendship that splinters when one moves away and doesn't message any more, … Continue reading Neglect over viciousness →

With history it seems that the farther back you go, the more likely the historians are guessing. I used to take my history books as gospel but now there is wiggle room for the aliens building Stonehenge or the pyramids. Rick and Morty does a great take on this when it comes to guessing what … Continue reading Guesstory →

I doubt Graham Norton gets offended when the guests on his show don't ask about his life.It's a chat show and he's the host.They know the deal.What's funny is the interviews that sneak up on you in everyday life.What you thought was a friendly two way conversation has actually turned into an interview.Where one person … Continue reading Sneaky interviews →

I thought once you acquired property that would be adulthood complete. Turns out home ownership is problem ownership. Once you fix the hot water, the washing machine breaks and once you resolve that the leading is ready to come off the roof.

When I see environments that rely purely on criticism to change behavior I think they are missing a trick. They need to consider the yin to criticism's yang, praise.I think people hate criticism and crave praise.So while people will want to strongly avoid a scolding, it brings an dimension of fear and shame into the … Continue reading Criticism and praise →

Of course they don't understand your decision, they haven't seen the steps you took.They don't know about your uncle's drinking problem, your sick mum, and eavesdropping roommate.All they see is you on another plain and forget that there is probably a good reason for it.