I think the average employee is reluctant to take on the task in the subtext because they're vulnerable to criticism. With explicit orders there's no ambiguity and you can expect a scolding if you don't get it done. But the implicit task has no paper trail and if the employee reads the room wrong and … Continue reading The implied task
Author: thomaspfduggan
Rumination formula
A formula for rumination - Ponder the universe then draw cartoon penis.
Conditions for happiness
What are the conditions that govern your happiness? A ridiculous question I thought at first. But when I thought about it more, I actually had an unspoken answer for this question. Deep down unbeknownst to me, I had criteria for what makes a day 'good'. And my happiness was dependent on the perfect day. An … Continue reading Conditions for happiness
Goal progress
Yes a goal brings the possibility of failure but you go a lot further when you consciously set a destination rather than meandering around unknowingly enslaved by fear and hormones.
Esteem plus values equals power
I think when one has good self esteem and clear values then approval from others falls by the wayside.
2 goals 1 decision
I think the difficulty with decision making comes when you want two outcomes at the same time. Team selection becomes very difficult when you simultaneously want to win and develop youth in one game. Those who try to achieve both end up hedging their bets and I think have a poorer chance to achieve either … Continue reading 2 goals 1 decision
Kind souls
I think the more assholes you encounter the more you come to appreciate and seek out the kind souls.
Documentaries
I think there are two kinds of documentaries. Those that have to dramatise events to raise the stakes to make them interesting. And those that simply have to tell the story because the events speak for themselves.
Anger courage
Anger can be like fire, if let out of control it can burn down everything around it. That's why I think so many don't speak their mind because they could ruin their reputations / careers / livelihoods in a matter of seconds. So they bottle it up. Not letting themselves get angry for fear of … Continue reading Anger courage
Act 3 problems
I found the ending to be lacking.It seemed like all the thought and effort went into acts 1 and 2.So, when we got to 3 the movie just limped to a finish, creatively exhausted.I think you cannot ignore the recency effect.In my opinion the stories with a powerful ending get talked about a lot more.Inception, … Continue reading Act 3 problems
