I think if you travelled back in time to when Jackson Pollack was about to do his first painting and you said to him: "Now Jackson this painting has to be so unique that it revolutionizes painting forever" I imagine you would have freaked him out, he would overthink the painting, probably never finish it … Continue reading Quantity over quality →

If you say I don't know in an interview you look honest. Yes it would be better that you did know but bonus points for integrity. If you don't know and bluff the answer you are playing a risky game. Because 1) what if they follow up with a deeper question to test your knowledge … Continue reading Bluffing over honesty →

'Where did all that tension come from? They were only talking about pants!' ... That's because the resentment and bitterness that had been festering for years between these two was bleeding into the conversation. Yes they're adults and should be able to leave the baggage at home but at the same time they're not robots … Continue reading Where did the tension come from? →

I think you've become the bigger person when you not only show mercy to those who never show you mercy but going one step further and being bored with the thought of petty revenge. You've got bigger fish to fry!

If it's my fiver I feel guilty about spending it on chocolate. Really I should be putting that money towards a mortgage or saving for car repairs. But when someone gives me a gift voucher or a fiver for the sole purpose of treating myself it feels good. The guilt evaporates. It feels like now … Continue reading Gifted money →

Did you know that Tony Robbins, Michael Jordan, and Paul McCartney all have failed marriages. You would have thought with Tony's vast knowledge of success and positive psychology he would've been able to create an amazing relationship. You would have thought that the hard work, passion, and unwillingness to quit that Michael showed regularly on … Continue reading Great at everything →

I think if your line of inquiry is persistent enough and you dig deep enough you will find a powerful fear driving the behaviour.

Why did the relationship last? Because they found a way to talk when they felt like shouting. Because their anger was carefully controlled in a fireplace rather than let loose to burn their world to the ground.

You know it's a boring game when the crowd starts to entertain themselves with a Mexican wave.

Did you know the way they determine which 'celebrity' takes on the latest disgusting challenge is by a public vote. So the 'celebrity' is a slave to the public's opinion. How apt.