Sometimes you will see the the principle of reciprocity at play in conversations. If I ask the question to enough people in the circle there's a good chance someone will return the favour. Some people will use this to their advantage and ask questions they really want to answer themselves. That way they get to … Continue reading Reciprocal conversation →

Those who run everyday know that you can't skip a day. Because skipping a day makes it that much harder to get back on track. All the self sabotage gremlin needs is the tiniest of cracks, the merest hint of hesitation to take that day off and make it two. Then four. Then four more. … Continue reading No run today →

I think the scariest aspect of villains is their lack of humanity. For example Keyser Soze comes home to find his family being held at gun point by a rival gang demanding something or other. You would think Keyser is in trouble here, he's going to have to give the rival gang what they want. … Continue reading Lack of humanity →

You would think there would be no money in meditation. It's an exercise you can practice any time anywhere. All you need to do is focus on your breathing. And yet there is a meditation retreat in Oman that charges $17,000 for a week's stay. Why? Because meditation is subjected to all the same eccentric … Continue reading Meditation money →

Alex and Anita work together in the Accounting department. Well, not for much longer. Alex is quitting to take his chances at becoming a full time painter. Whether as Anita is staying to course as she sets her sights on becoming a fully fledged accountant. The funny thing is, as they diverge on two very … Continue reading Alex and Anita →

There is a point where irrational decisions pass from ridiculous to acceptable. For example these days spending $100,000 on a car is considered acceptable (if you can afford to do so). Contrast that to paying $6,000 to take a course entitled 'The Art of Walking' is considered ludicrous. If you need to get from A … Continue reading Acceptable irrationality →

"You're a terrible person" A comment that would be outrageous to say to another human being and yet acceptable to say to yourself several times a day. It's funny really how the key to confidence is not expensive suits, watches and cars. It's actually the free installation of a best friend in your own head. … Continue reading Internal best friend →

In the movie the King's speech there is a haunting quote:"I was afraid of my father and my kids are damn well going to be afraid of me."There are so many in the world who would use their suffering as an excuse to torture others.My boss shouted at me, so I'm going to shout at … Continue reading Haunting quote →

I think as long as a debate stays logical, the exchange of ideas can be highly beneficial to all.But I think that all goes out the window when someone uses a condescending tone.It's a cheap tactic.It's a mean-spirited jab that moves the conversation away from logic and towards insecurities.It says rather than trying to match … Continue reading Condescending tone →

Ah well.I think that's the reaction of a secure person to insecure thoughts.When you're mid conversation with someone and the thought arises 'I'm boring them'.Instead of reacting to it by crafting sensational lies instead it's a simple:Ah well, you can't expect everyone to like you.