A lot of things we don’t realize are completely in our control (much like a lot of what we get worked up over is totally out of our control.) And
Category: Why you do it
The two worst words in the English languageThe two worst words in the English language
The words ‘I’m’ and ‘bored’, when put together in that exact order, make up my most hated expression in the English language. (Sidenote: This is what it translates to, in case you’re wondering.)
Me vs. Seth GodinMe vs. Seth Godin
Seth Godin writes these pint-sized and punchy posts every day on his blog. Each post is a meaningful and useful new perspective on something we do or how we see things,
Why You Do It – Jonathan ZaidmanWhy You Do It – Jonathan Zaidman
One of the first things I thought after meeting Jonathan is that everything he says or does matters. He and his housemates let me couchsurf at their place in San Diego, California
Silence the SirensSilence the Sirens
One of the advantages of not using social media is you get to make up your own mind. I’m easily influenced, and my opinion’s are swayed by others, and if
Look upLook up
Even if you’re in Times Square in New York City, on Oxford St in London or Flinders St in Melbourne, you’re never far away from nature; you’re never disconnected. Just
Play like a kidPlay like a kid
When you’re a kid, you couldn’t give a shit about dying or consequences. Without realising it, everything you do is: 1) For fun and, 2) ‘Just ’cause’ (or as us
There’s a ‘why’ behind everythingThere’s a ‘why’ behind everything
One of my former students asked me last week whether I believe everything we do –big or small– we do for a reason. Even things like flicking from channel to channel
Go FirstGo First
There’s this idea that Gabby Reece talked about on The Truth Barrel. And she lives by it too… Go First. It applies to so many things. Walking past someone in the street,
What if there was a social network for people who hate social networks?What if there was a social network for people who hate social networks?
Imagine there was a social media and social network site for people who hate it. You would open up your laptop, with a big smile on your face, and click
Today is ‘One day…’Today is ‘One day…’
Ages ago, there was this guy who went fishing everyday in what I think was a tiny village in Greece. Effortlessly he caught fish after fish. He did it for
Why you do it – Matt GrattidgeWhy you do it – Matt Grattidge
Matt’s one of my favourite people. Whether he meant it or not, he’s taught me how to be better at my relationship, at friendships and at life. He’s also taught
These rappers from Sydney and their tribute to a guy called YogiThese rappers from Sydney and their tribute to a guy called Yogi
Just under 2 months ago, a guy died on the set of a music video in Brisbane. The way it was reported though, coincidentally or not, linked the band whose
Excuse number forty eight million and sixty threeExcuse number forty eight million and sixty three
‘My memory is so bad’. You might’ve heard that. Is that a legitimate reason to not remember things? Or is it an excuse? What did people do before photos? Just blank
White lies & ComplainingWhite lies & Complaining
How much do these two things affect who we are and the lives we live? When you get something challenging to do, instead of thinking, ‘Damn this is hard…’, is
Bad writers are pussiesBad writers are pussies
Every writer who’s afraid to be honest, holds back or tries to sound smarter or wiser than they actually are is shit. The author of Bird by Bird, Anne Lamott, has
If you’re not going to get shot, do it.If you’re not going to get shot, do it.
This guy I know –Micky’s his name– was a Sergeant in the army. And when making a decision, let’s say in a highly-dangerous situation in combat, he says the worst
Another awesome fucking person who helped meAnother awesome fucking person who helped me
VICE does good work. And it’s cool too. But I’ve never thought the trendiness or coolness, whatever that is, is what defines it. It’s the investigative journalism and trying to
Murdering Murphy’s LawMurdering Murphy’s Law
I’ve written before about what a load of goatshit Murphy’s Law is. As a theory it’s about as accurate as ‘A watched toaster never pops’ or ‘Don’t look a dragon
When it rains, it just rainsWhen it rains, it just rains
When you work in a bar and it gets quiet, they send some bartenders home. ‘We don’t need you – knock off.’ So then what happens? It gets busy of course. And