You can bet that the last training session before the tournament and the final meeting before the launch will draw 100% attendance. I think it's seen as a display of commitment. Those who miss it are judged to be apathetic to the cause. An extra effort to attend is expected. If you don't appear you … Continue reading Final training →

I reject your stress! Sometimes just listening to some frantically worry makes me worry. Your panic ends with you! It's infectious if you're not careful. No chill vibes, no entry! But once you find out accepting the stress is optional it's a game changer. My calm will over power your panic!

I'm going to go out on a limb here and say it's rare for charity workers to quit their jobs to become stockbrokers or lawyers.I reckon the outliers struggle to get past the hoardes moving in the opposite direction.The highly paid executive quits her job to do something more meaningful with her life.It's been done … Continue reading Difference makers →

If the presentation was optional I'd say the teacher would have very little, if any students, signing up.'Risk making a fool of myself? No thanks!'If the presentation was mandatory then you would see a highly motivated class.The majority of students won't be motivated to do the best presentation possible but driven to avoid failure.The target … Continue reading Mandatory presentations →

Two strangers are walking towards each other on the street.They don't make eye contact.They don't make eye contact.Then, just as they're passing each other they both look each other full in the face.What's that about?I see it happen all the time.I think it could be a symptom of a small town - there's a good … Continue reading Strangers in the street →

The homework is due tomorrow so you find something to say. The impending team meeting provides fantastic motivation to source some clear impressive topics to talk about. The inescapable deadline focuses the creative mind like no other. Use it wisely

Ivan is stalling. He finished his novel weeks ago and yet he still hasn't published it to the Kindle. Ivan will tell you it's because the final chapters need just a bit more work but really they're done. The real reason is he's afraid. He's afraid of what his friends and family will say once … Continue reading Ivan’s delay →

The local gazette listed your name wrong in the community theatre production of Hamlet.Instead of Sean Murphy it says Sean Murray.Not just a spelling mistake but a completely different surname.Do you...A) Ring the gazette, demand to talk to the highest authority possible and insist on a reprint with a full printed apology.Or B) Get on … Continue reading Misspelt surname →

Hmm I don't know if I'm cool enough to pull off a leather jacket. But I do like that navy coat. However it is quite expensive. I don't know if I'm the type of person who drops €300 on a coat I don't need. But also I don't want to be the kind of person … Continue reading Am I cool enough for that jacket? →

Unfortunately eloquence is not a skill everyone has and the things left unsaid could be driving you crazy. So let's imagine a highly trained SWAT team captures this person who has been living rent free in your head, forces them to talk and injects them with an articulation aid - What do you want to … Continue reading Conversations imagined →