https://youtu.be/HvMvLFN_5bk The above Malcolm in the Middle scene always stood out to me. I think it speaks to the peculiar nature of families and tribes. If you've ever watched the show, you'll know that the boys are at constant war with their parents. Malcolm, Reese, Dewey and Francis are some of the most rebellious boys … Continue reading Exact revenge on her behalf →

For a recent video I recorded, my perfectionist tendencies were riding me hard. I think the time pressure got to me and I got nervous. So I kept doing more takes. Another take on that topic, another take on this topic. Eventually I lay down exhausted and had to pick 5 videos from a total … Continue reading The last takes →

Clicking is a thing of the past, now it's all about scrolling. I reckon people spend more time scrolling through YouTube or Instagram than actually engaging with any content. That the average individual might spend 3 hours a day looking for something to watch and only 2 minutes watching an actual video. I hypothesise that … Continue reading Scrolling not clicking →

The more I learn about psychology and limiting self beliefs the more it seems that when you were a child you were creating this mental instruction manual for life. A guide that you finished before entering adulthood and gave to your subconscious for reference when deciding your day to day behaviours. It's kind of peculiar … Continue reading Mental instruction manual →

Perfectionism might try to convince you that you need more time. That your short film would be better if you had another week to work on it. I'd argue that getting better requires more failures. You need to write that experimental novel you always wanted to try and gauge how people react to it. Then … Continue reading Need more time →

I'd say the waiters at the Shelbourne can spot a voucher user from a mile away. The excitement must radiate off them. It's like they've won a competition or successfully snuck into the VIP section of a concert. They're trying to hide that they don't belong but their nervous energy ensures they stand out. I … Continue reading Upper class for an afternoon →

It's a very hard thing to do a good sequel I think. First of all there is the very tricky job of trying to replicate the unique combination of factors that made the first one a hit. Then second of all, not only do you have to replicate, you have to go bigger in each … Continue reading Sequels 2 →

I think one of the keys to creative productivity is being comfortable with 'good enough'. If you can handle publishing an imperfect piece, you will be an efficient artist. If you're more concerned with creating a flawless product rather than hitting the deadline, you will never hit the deadline. Because there will always be something … Continue reading Creative productivity →

They were going to spend the whole day lounging about anyway but when they found out they had to (by government decree) stay indoors, all of sudden the living room, their perceived safe haven, became a prison. Similarly when the isolation period was up, when the COVID sentence complete, there wasn't a huge celebration for … Continue reading The living room prison →

Mental laziness is a thing. All you have to do is know what to look for. Any decision avoidance like a cluttered desk or a chaotic closet or an unorganised filing system - they all count! Unfinished documents - easy! Blurred boundaries between job roles - absolutely! A half baked idea - on the pile … Continue reading Mental laziness →