The street could be divided into two.Behind the police and in front of the police.Behind the police was deserted but in front of the police the street was packed with people.But nothing was happening.The swarm wasn't doing anything and neither was the police.Both seemed to be content standing where they were, not doing anything.Then amongst … Continue reading Aggression is in command now →

But this is Faber Castell's finest artist quality sketch paper. Look at how pretty it is, feel the quality of it in the texture! Such nice paper deserves tidiness and a definite plan of action. I couldn't tarnish such lovely paper with drafts or doodles. It deserves perfection! In the end it's only paper, even … Continue reading Expensive paper →

I think La La Land's ending makes it. I think if we examine everything else about the movie we would rate it average, maybe above average. I think the fact that it was a surprising yet satisfying ending brought the rest of the movie up. Had it ended like we all expected, the way every … Continue reading La La Land ending →

I think micromanagement could make the cushiest job in the world a living hell and autonomy and responsibility could make the least wanted jobs attractive. That's how important I think certain work methods are. You could be earning a million a year, only working 5 hours a week but quitting could be a viable option … Continue reading Responsibility and autonomy →

When working on your own idea vetting and implementation is quick and easy because you are the sole decision maker.You can decide to implement the idea instantly.That's not the case when working in a team.The team is the decision maker, a general consensus must be agreed.It may take a while for other team members to … Continue reading Team idea implementation →

I've read my fair share of self help books and I find a lot of the genre's content can be divided into two tones of voice - 'You've got to' and 'Kick in the bum'. The 'You've got to' authors fill their books with activities you have to do. 'You've got to wake up at … Continue reading YGT Vs KITB →

The 'Dinner Party' is my favourite episode of the US Office. In my eyes it stands head and shoulders above all other episodes in that show. From watching the bloopers it looks like the actors found the episode extremely funny and daresay the writers knew they were onto something special too. So I'm grateful for … Continue reading The Dinner Party →

I think one of the things that is unique about this pandemic is that it was large scale change all at once and it took people by surprise. Naturally people would be hesitant to change, preferring the old familiar ways, but all it takes is a stroll through memory lane to realise how much change … Continue reading Change management →

Yesterday I heard for the first time, The delightful verse and rhyme, Of 'Oh the places you'll go', It was quite the show. The wonderful Dr. Seuss, Kicked me in the caboose, And despite being tired, I felt inspired, To take a stab, Without being drab. So what would I advise? So you may avoid … Continue reading Oh the places you’ll go →

Is it any coincidence that your productivity increases tenfold the day before you go on holiday? I don't think so. I think what happens is you run out of 'stalling' time. With a holiday looming there is no more room to avoid those annoying tasks you've been consistently pushing back. The urgency of the deadline … Continue reading Pre holiday productivity →