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Gary and Cartman are speaking with a member of the public while being observed by their master Tijuan. After the 30 minutes Gary was delighted because Cartman lost his cool and Gary didn't. While Tijuan delivered the expected punishment Gary laughed with glee. But then unexpectedly Tijuan turned on Gary and scolded him for being … Continue reading Gary’s neverending journey →

When I heard the man I was going to be meeting was mentally disabled I was preparing to use small words and talk slowly. Then I saw how much responsibility he had and how well he managed his disability. I immediately had to dial up the accountability and dial down the sympathy in my head … Continue reading Accountability spectrum →

Learning by doing is probably the best strategy for the overachiever perfectionist types because making mistakes will drive them crazy and therefore accelerate their learning to prevent mistakes.

At the moment my algorithm is throwing up lots of videos of porch thieves getting instant karma via the stolen package exploding. The colourful explosion is quite a sight to behold but what's even more fascinating is when some of these thieves scream at the video camera - I'm going to call the cops on … Continue reading Karma for porch thieves →

In movies like the Equalizer, the protagonist is consistently competent and as an audience we sit in awe for a couple of hours. But I think there is something to be said for the hero's meltdown. Where they fall to their knees, confess that they can't overcome this hurdle and quit. I think it does … Continue reading Vulnerable hero →

For Hugo improv was just a fun outlet. It wasn't his day job and he embraced the failures with open arms. It was a happy outcome to get a laugh but it didn't make or break his night. Then (dun dun dun) Hugo received lots of praise for his contribution to the Improv showcase and … Continue reading Hugo’s improv →

Have you ever encountered disproportionate rage and then that person quickly apologizes for their actions? Stating something like: "I'm so sorry about that, I'm currently going through a divorce, and my head is all over the place" The apology is accepted and all is forgotten. But that only seems to happen with events that are … Continue reading Rage explained →

Nicklaus has a selective memory. Can he remember what you said to him 5 minutes ago? No. No chance. His mind is a sieve for certain information. Information he considers 'boring'. But for gossip. My god his brain is like a steel trap. Therefore you have to always be very careful what you say around … Continue reading Nicklaus danger →

You have to serve biscuits when guests come to visit. You need to earn more than your spouse. You have to deliver a perfect game every time. You can never give honest feedback at work, even if you're leaving. ... It's hard to know when these rules were filed in our brain's archive but it's … Continue reading Brain archives →