Why is the creative process so hard to pin down? Because the area is rife with confirmation bias! The diligent author finds books, quotes, and essays to validate her daily writing habit. The superstitious painter points to a direct correlation between his best work and the full moon cycle. Whether as the method actor believes … Continue reading The creative process →

As I confided in my confidant it was clear that others had confided in them too. This wasn't a surprise. It was clear that this person had mastered the art of non-judgemental conversation. And could create a conversational space where you felt safe, where no topic was off limits, and where you wouldn't be shamed … Continue reading Non judgemental confidant →

I think one of the biggest enemies to initiative in the workplace is the fear of being overwhelmed. When you're near burnout you want less work not more. So, when that initiative insight arises 9 times out of 10 you suppress it because if the boss hears it and likes it, well then you've just … Continue reading Allergic to initiative →

I always thought YOLO was a bad motto. Because reminding yourself that you only live once could both encourage you to have a reckless night of drugs & alcohol and simultaneously prompt you to take care of your body for it is the only vessel you get for this one life.

Leonard Bernstein was bisexual. Alan Turing was chemically castrated for being gay. I think the latter is more interesting because it's just so alien in today's world. And an artist should not ignore the audience it is releasing their work to. If you were releasing the film in the 60's then the fascination would probably … Continue reading Interesting today →

Why are they so keen on getting everyone into the dorm for hot coco? Because they're chasing a feeling. They experienced fun or joy or deep connection once upon a time and they think if they can replicate all the characteristics of the first time they will feel that same depth of emotion again.

I think getting drunk can be seen as a form of vulnerability. Pippin has a sober night around Elrond because he wants to keep his wits about him but around Merry he relaxes and has a few ales. Merry forgives Pippin's misgivings easily and often. Choosing whether to partake or not could be a choice … Continue reading Vulnerability drinking →

Not all competitiveness manifests itself in the same way. Legolas is unbearable when he wins. He is smugness personified. Gimli pretends to be dumb and recounts all the kills he gets in a drawn out way so everyone can see how clever he are. Aragorn takes immense delight at the failings of others. And Boromir … Continue reading Competitive manifestations →

Thought experiment - if there was a simulator where you could be happy all the time, and you would forget soon after entering it that you are in a simulation, would you enter it? Most people would say no because it would lack 'realness'. Which begs the question - does happiness need to be earned? … Continue reading Happiness simulator →

The digital version of the Irish Times is laid out the exact same way as the printed version.Which struck me as odd because it makes for a terrible user experience on any device smaller than a laptop.It would be much easier to read if they reformatted the articles to resemble blog posts with the text … Continue reading Familiarity over convenience →