I think one of the key distinctions between artists and the rest of the world is the level of observation. For example if I were to hang out with my friend Dave as a marketer. My observations would be extremely basic - That is Dave. He is there on the couch. But if I were … Continue reading The artist’s lens →

'I wonder if they're really friends off set.' Is it useful to wonder this? Does it help to speculate like so? Does it shatter the illusion of the show to investigate this? I think, at it's a core, this question is a symptom of a craving for authenticity. I think once we realise that TV, … Continue reading Friends off set →

What's interesting about makeover shows is that the person about to be transformed never needs convincing. They already know they need to make a change and not only that, they can accurately pick specific areas in which they need to change. Wardrobe, diet, exercise. The readiness with which they provide these answers makes me believe … Continue reading Makeover shows →

It's funny I would've thought burnout was only possible for those high pressure corporate city jobs with the insane salaries. But a recent episode of 'Queer Eye' showed a woman who ran a non-profit farm for animals with disabilities who declared herself on the verge of burnout. It seems that the venue or occupation doesn't … Continue reading Burnout possibilities →

I think when you discover joy in experiments life becomes infinitely more interesting. Preparing dinner is no longer a mundane task but an exciting adventure! 'What if we tried chilli instead of cucumber?' No longer are you forced to live out the same day over and over again. All of a sudden an infinite number … Continue reading Joy in experiments →

I've got a problem. But don't try and help me because I have four good reasons why whatever solution you suggest won't work. It's unsolvable. And whilst it remains unsolvable it acts as the ultimate reason for me to whine and moan. Furthermore, due to its complication, my unsolvable problem may also serve as the … Continue reading The unsolvable problem →

Isn't it funny how it can take two weeks to find a state of calm but just two days to return to a state of stress?

For anyone interested in a movie about the creative process, the new Andrew Garfield movie Tick tick boom is full of valuable lessons. Such as: The perils of putting all your eggs in one basket. The sacrifices necessary. The benefits to playing the long game and getting on with 'the next one'. The commitment required … Continue reading Tick tick boom →

'Hang on, I've got to go protect my WordPress streak!' The witnessing of progress can be crucial to the continued engagement of a student. No wonder there is so much gamification around us these days! But what about skills where it could take years for noticeable change to surface? How do the sceptical students keep … Continue reading Desperation forcing faith →

If you never repeat the mistake how could you regret the experience? Yes it was agony to learn that lesson the hard way but think of all the pain saved! Pain experienced is visceral but pain avoided is often ignored. It's hard to quantify all the suffering missed, we usually just adjust our thresholds to … Continue reading Regretting mistakes →