Globalisation has got such a strong grip on world retail, it's becoming a delight to find a unique shop. I'm talking about a store that isn't a franchise or a chain, or a sister brand. It's local, run by passionate owners, and you sense your single purchase today will make the world of difference to … Continue reading Unique shops →

I think it's only people who know they've messed up who try and control the narrative after the fact. Those secure in their decisions, let their actions speak for themselves. They are comfortable that they did the right thing. Those who can't self regulate and can't apologize for poor behaviour are desperate to spin the … Continue reading Spin the past →

When you walk through the Sistine Chapel you marvel at the art work. The intricacies. The colours. You pull your fellow holidaymakers over to one side to show them the cool scene within a scene you noticed. It's such a rich tapestry. It feels very special. Everyone would agree, this is a masterpiece worth fawning … Continue reading Personal Sistine Chapel →

I have to perform well. Yeah they might drop you from the team. The stakes are higher than that! Your whole self worth hangs in the balance. The fate of the world will be decided by this performance. What more could you want from an amateur game no one cares about? ... Maybe the answer … Continue reading Have to perform →

They hurt me but I wasn't showing it. I felt inclined to blow it all up. Make a scene. Flip tables. Break crockery. But the niceties prevailed. The temporary nature of it all said - just wait, you'll be free of them soon.

There is a species of human who is equally adept at being deeply emotionally intelligent and also tons of fun and can seamlessly flit between the two as they adjust to the environment around them. They are a rare breed and should be held on to tightly when found.

I think it's important to take the time to celebrate the little wins. Otherwise you're suppressing joy. Take for example a team that plays 100 games. They win 99 of them but they lose the last game of the season and so they consider the season a failure. What's more they did not celebrate any … Continue reading The lil wins →

Carrying a knock into a tournament you may feel the worry associated with the danger of not lasting the entirety of the competition. But I think the bigger danger is playing so timidly to avoid injury that you don't play well at all. Yes you made it through the whole day, but at what cost?

Writing blog posts pre AI felt different. You had to research the topic. You had to brainstorm ideas and angles. You had to wrestle with your demons. You had to find articles to link to. And when you were done you had this immense feeling of satisfaction because you really had to concentrate and craft … Continue reading Pre AI blogs →

The lack of reaction is telling. The youngster is detailing how unfair the situation is and the older folk are sympathetic but not surprised. Because they've learnt that this is just one of those situations where life is unfair and there's not much you can do about it