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 →

The key to learning is persevering despite feelings of stupidity.

In the US Office when Pam was handling Michael's calls she would wait til after his first greeting to patch through the call.Her logic being - he was better second time round.And sure enough, Michael's second attempts were always more professional and appropriate than his first.The show did it well and I see some merit … Continue reading Second time round →

One of the problems I see with social media is that it makes perfectly content ordinary folk feel like they have to post their highlights in order to play the 'Look at how great my life is' game.

Y2K has come and gone. If you had a party theme that would be perfect in the lead up to Y2K, you are 23 years too late. That was a hard deadline that has passed.But that idea you have for a Great Gatsby themed dinner party, that can be done any night. That deadline is … Continue reading Y2K deadline →

Would you rather launch tomorrow or launch when all the changes are fixed? This is a crucial question. Because the answer could relieve a mountain of stress. A mountain of stress that was brought about by trying to achieve both options at once.