Imagine you're an aspiring original songwriter and you come to your bandmate with a genius lyric, one that you're really proud of. 'Hey Pierce, check out this lyric I just wrote... Something in the way she moves' 'Right well we're looking to be original so if you could try again.' 'What? That line has been … Continue reading Something in the way →

I pay a small fee to get my groceries delivered. Some people, when they hear this, are impressed and applaud the decision. Others are horrified and can't understand the decision at all. To them I say I save time and the delivery fee is always cheaper than the impulse buying. That usually works. But the … Continue reading Desire first logic second →

I was in Marks and Spencers the other day and I noticed that they were selling Harry Potter merchandise and I couldn't help but wonder why. Harry Potter is a safe bet these days. Harry Potter has proven to be wildly popular for the past few decades. Marks and Spencer could've produced the easiest designs … Continue reading Jordan Peele’s career change →

When i was relying on intuition it didnt feel like i was standing on sure footing. It felt like my argument could be debated or that I was in danger of being shouted down into a more neutral position. But now, now I have cold hard facts to bolster my point of view. Huzzah! Let's … Continue reading Facts over feelings →

'When in doubt throw the conversation to Tracey, she'll bail us out, she's chatty!' It's funny how subtle tactics can be employed to avoid an awkward silence. I think we fear the silence because it can mean a lack of chemistry, an absence of rapport and the uncomfortable truth that these two individuals don't get … Continue reading Avoiding silence →

Not everyone will be as direct as: "Hey, can you tell me that my idea is a good idea?" But the search for reassurance has tell tale signs. Like when they've clearly put a lot of thought into their plan and all that's left is action. Or how about the awkward silence that immediately follows … Continue reading Reaching for reassurance →

Did you ever look at a piece of modern art and think: 'Well I could've done that!' The thing is, you probably could. If we sat you down next to the piece, gave you all the necessary materials and allowed you enough time, without any formal training you'd probably make a very good replica. But … Continue reading I could’ve done that! →

Wikipedia estimates that in 2020 the Mona Lisa is worth 860 million US dollars. On Amazon I can get an oil painting Mona Lisa replica for 17 US dollars. What's that all about? The art of going first! When Leonardo stepped up to the easel the Mona Lisa had never been done before. He was … Continue reading The art of going first →

My issue with morning pages is that I think they are not sufficient in themselves. They lack a shipping element. Without an audience interaction (or at least making it available for an audience) it's simply a journalling exercise and if it's a journalling exercise it's something we can slack off on because there's no accountability. … Continue reading Morning shipping →

Knowing the premise of 'The Room' helped me prepare for the from subject matter that was to come. I had heard it was a good movie so I was ready to push through the unpleasantness but had someone told me it was a comedy I would've been horrified. I think Notting Hill is a great … Continue reading Genre and expectations →