A good magician never reveals how it's done. I think that is the case with theme parks too. If you want to convince your audience that they are truly in a different world then don't let them see Mickey take his head off. Don't let them see Tigger taking a smoke break. Don't let them … Continue reading Good magicians →

Rollercoasters can provide a great insight into how we classify enjoyment. The imbalanced ratio of 45 minutes waiting for 30 seconds of a ride is quickly forgotten in the euphoria of stepping off hyperspace mountain.

Life is short. This phrase often comes loaded with guilt about sitting around and doing nothing. 'That's such a waste, you have to go out and have an adventure!' Now, what are some characteristics of adventures? Uncertainty and complexity. So, according to 'life is short' we need to be seeking out these qualities in our … Continue reading Life is short →

Jacques is great with the big things in a relationship. The proposal and wedding were fantastic. He organized them all by himself to a tee and anything else that could be a spectacle he excels at. But he has a terrible grasp of his emotions. Wild mood swings and lashing out makes him awful to … Continue reading Little or big things →

I don't think burnout happens from a lack of awareness. I think fear is simply more powerful. Many will know they are exhausted and something needs to change but when the oldest and most powerful part of your brain floods your system with fear it's hard not to react.

I think the average employee is reluctant to take on the task in the subtext because they're vulnerable to criticism. With explicit orders there's no ambiguity and you can expect a scolding if you don't get it done. But the implicit task has no paper trail and if the employee reads the room wrong and … Continue reading The implied task →

A formula for rumination - Ponder the universe then draw cartoon penis.

What are the conditions that govern your happiness? A ridiculous question I thought at first. But when I thought about it more, I actually had an unspoken answer for this question. Deep down unbeknownst to me, I had criteria for what makes a day 'good'. And my happiness was dependent on the perfect day. An … Continue reading Conditions for happiness →

Yes a goal brings the possibility of failure but you go a lot further when you consciously set a destination rather than meandering around unknowingly enslaved by fear and hormones.

I think when one has good self esteem and clear values then approval from others falls by the wayside.