Some people say that every group needs a ‘fall guy’. Someone to be the butt of the majority of the jokes. I see this philosophy at work every now and then and I always sympathize with the ‘fall guy’. I personally don’t condone this behavior and think groups should find alternative forms of communication but … Continue reading The fall guy →

Today I was given a challenge to write a blog post on either the key to happiness or ‘Miss Congeniality’ the movie. After weighing up both options it occurred to me that one could answer the other. Not that the key to happiness is watching Miss Congeniality (don’t get me wrong, I like the movie, … Continue reading Congeniality & happiness →

“Your point of view is baffling to me, how could you believe that?” What I believe happens is that a series of differing interpretations compound and eventually lead to radically different conclusions. For example: If we take three events and pull a conclusion from it. So one person sees A + B + C and … Continue reading “Your point of view is baffling … →

Promises - so much easier when the promisor and the one fulfilling the promise are the same person. One should exercise extreme caution when making promises for others to fill. It assumes the other person both wants to do it and can do it. Not only is this act based on two assumptions but it … Continue reading Promising and fulfilling →

I was at a gig recently. I didn't really know the band. I only knew one of their songs before the concert but my friend offered me a free ticket and I thought 'why not'. So I'm at this gig, it's coming towards the end of the night, everyone is anticipating the favourite song to … Continue reading Risky Video →

I don't think anyone would dispute listening to a song, non stop on repeat, would make you sick of that song pretty quickly.  Even if it was your favourite song. Furthermore, if anyone actually had to endure a 'Groundhog day' scenario it would be safe to assume they would go insane quite fast. Well I … Continue reading Progress for sanity →

Seeing a seven car crash really puts into perspective your fear of being late for work. Instantly you go from petty and annoyed to extremely grateful for your health and all it took was a change in perspective. Food for thought.

“That’s Frank. He never gets close to anyone.” If you don’t invest in relationships, if you deliberately hold back then yes you do get to avoid the lowest of the lows but by default you are also avoiding the highest of the highs. Keeping your distance certainly will work for avoiding pain but at what … Continue reading Holding back to avoid pain →

There used to be a show on TV called ‘Are you smarter than a ten year old?’ In this show they would take an average adult and pit them against a smart ten year old. Then they would ask general knowledge questions. The fun for the audience was watching the adult struggle and sometimes losing … Continue reading Are you smarter than a 10 year old? →

Pete: Hi I'm looking to change my subscription plan. Customer support: OK I can't actually make those changes but let me just talk to my supervisor. Pete: Ok I'll wait. CS: Ok my supervisor has told me I am allowed to upgrade you. Pete: But I'm looking to downgrade my package. CS: One second please … Continue reading Non empowered employees →