The team is stacked. It has talent and experience coming out of its ears. I don't think any other team can boast such a strong and deep squad. And yet, this team cannot win a tournament to save it's life. Why? Because the team chemistry, the foundation of any good team, is awful. What's more … Continue reading Stacked without chemistry →

'Ugh feck this! I want out! I'm sick of it, sick of all of it! One chocolate bar later... 'Alright fine... Let's have another crack at it' Learning to rest instead of quitting is a crucial tactic for persevering.

It was the easiness of the training that made it feel like a 'tick the box' exercise. It was the persistence of the teacher that made it feel like he really cared and that this was important.

I think psychology books do their best to identify patterns of behavior but ultimately they're only diagnosing a fraction of the human. For instance the four personality colors. I dare say no one is anyone color the whole way through. It would mean omitting lessons learned along the way. For example this red I know, … Continue reading Snowflake psychology →

'I think that is a marketing task' 'Absolutely not! That is an events job if ever I saw one!' 'Why don't we make it fall under Customer service's remit?' Compare that to JK Rowling who chose to write 7 books. It's funny how the attitude changes when we love the work and when we're forced … Continue reading The accountability games →

In 'Surrounded by idiots' the author addresses a question he got pre writing the book.But isn't it manipulative to adapt to everyone around us, shouldn't we be our authentic selves all the time?For me I look to Uncle Ben and his immortal quote..."With great power comes great responsibility"It's manipulative if you prey on the weak … Continue reading Is it manipulative? →

'This too shall pass' A short phrase that can serve as both a lift when trudging through tough times and a reminder to cherish when riding high. Such wisdom with just four little words.

Can I … Get a lift? No sorry I didn't bring me car today. No, I was gonna ask for… An appointment with my missus? Unfortunately she's all booked up this time of year. I was actually looking for a cup of … Coffee? Sure I'll go out and get you one! (they zoom out … Continue reading Hard of listening →

When everyone is calming standing in line no one wants to be disruptor of the peace and jump the queue. The tribe would ostrasize them in an instant.But when everyone swarms, taking greedily, and it looks like you're in danger of not getting any then it's hard not to get caught up in the savageness … Continue reading Tribe rules →

The petty remark stung. Not because it was aimed at me. Because it was so out of character for Gimli.One would have been forgivable but 3 in quick succession aimed at three different people appeared like a giant red flag to me.Instinct said something has disturbed this typically secure person's stability and it is showing … Continue reading Gimli pettiness →