With the end of the world looming in the 'Last Policeman' sci-fi series the majority of the global population commit suicide, take drugs, leave their partners for orgies in Vegas etc etc. Except for the hero of the books. Henry 'Hank' Palace who methodically works to find resolutions to his cases while constantly being confronted … Continue reading Palace’s normalcy →

I think the best form of marketing is word of mouth. I think most marketers would agree with that but also view improving that aspect of the product/service as not their job. That's up to customer service or product engineering. So, marketers don't go near it for fear of stepping on others' toes. I also … Continue reading For the optics →

How to ruin a content life? Just tell them there is a more perfect option out there. Then, if they are so inclined, they will chase that perfect life indefinitely and be dissatisfied with anything less.

The best part of former players being interviewed today is the lowering of the guard, the honest answers, and the gritty stories. The statute of limitations has passed and they feel free to pull back the curtain and tell all.

I was in a creativity class once and the teacher gave us an odd thought exercise. Clearly, to me, it was supposed to get us out of our comfort zones and habitual ways of thinking. I thought it was an interesting idea and nothing more. But there was one student who got really angry about … Continue reading Innocent little exercise →

Their jokey theories of the past didn't bother me because I was comfortable with the truth. I knew what happened and why. I have conviction in the solidness of my intentions and no jokey theories could shake that.

"We're not getting the ball out to the right wing enough" Now, is there actually opportunities to exploit out on the right wing or are you just saying that because you'd like to touch the ball more? I think you can tell the size of someone's ego based on the selfishness of the feedback. Are … Continue reading Benefits who? →

I think planning is important and preparation is crucial but once the project/game/battle begins you have to adapt to what's happening in front of you.

The quiet humble girl afraid of appearing cocky doesn't share with her family that she's up for an award in work. I think this is a shame and that there is a shade of communication where you can share the big achievements in your life without it coming across as bragging. Because in some cases, … Continue reading Sharing not bragging →

I think one of the most exciting and nerve-wracking aspects of sport is the time pressure. It doesn't matter if you have a 100% success rate in training, in order to get the points you have to kick the conversion in the game. No we can't postpone the game until your best player is back … Continue reading Sport and time →