Communication (at least verbal) is incredibly ineffective. For example, when one person says ‘I love you’ it might mean ‘You … More
Author: Dave
If you make an assumption about something someone’s done (and it makes you upset)… Stop. And think…
We often take shortcuts (which sometimes are necessary), and let our imagination run wild. But if you find yourself bothered … More
A Deep Dive into: Fear [pt.9] – The fear of looking stupid to others
What’s one of the things that underlies many of our most common fears? They’re irrational. What’s another? They often are … More
A Deep Dive into: Time [pt.3]: The Philosophy of David Eagleman – How to slow down time
The days of thinking of time as a river—evenly flowing, always advancing—are over. Time perception, just like vision, is a … More
Is the right answer or the right decision (for you) your instinctual first thought? (Inspired by one of my students)
When you’re asked something, or you need to make a decision, is the one that’s truly the best for you, … More
There’s no in between – It either IS or ISN’T.
If you’re saying good bye to someone going back to their country, to a relationship, to a holiday that’s ending, … More
The Philosophy of: My mate Matt – Honesty doesn’t lead to solutions. Honesty IS the solution.
Say you have to choose between living the life you want, and compromising the things that you value most, just … More
The Philosophy of: Falcão & The Octopods in The Arrival – Many become One. (Another student of mine inspires me)
What do we actually need? Well, this song, and specifically Soja, have an idea of what… And thanks to one of … More
A Deep Dive into: AI [pt.10] – Humans: The ants of the future?
You know the ants walking around doing their thing in parks, yards, fields all over the place, right… do they … More
(A twist on) The Philosophy of: Jerzy Gregorek – Avoiding difficult conversations, shitty life. Initiating honest and difficult conversations, great life
If you have to make a tough decision, one that you fear –or maybe fear possibly regretting– use your understanding … More