Hidden life lessons from the chessboard
Published: Mon, 07/03/23
I fired up a few games of blitz chess yesterday. And dusting off my Queens Gambit Declined brought to mind the many hours I used to spend studying…
Published: Mon, 07/03/23
I fired up a few games of blitz chess yesterday. And dusting off my Queens Gambit Declined brought to mind the many hours I used to spend studying…
Published: Fri, 06/30/23
“Human beings are the only animals who shit in their own nest to get themselves to move out” I’ve been pondering this quote from a Jesuit priest…
Published: Thu, 06/29/23
Today I’m spilling the beans on an oh-so cunning “get out of jail free card”. A crafty loophole which absolves you of any blame and which lets you…
Published: Wed, 06/28/23
Lauren and I have been watching the Game of Thrones spin-off House of the Dragon. And I’ll level with you. It’s not my cup of tea. During the most…
Published: Tue, 06/27/23
I’ve taken part twice in Tony Robbins’ 4-day Unleash the Power Within motivational e travaganza. The event is like a cross between a rave in a…
Published: Mon, 06/26/23
I watched some of Elton John’s Glastonbury set last night. (on the bo unfortunately, rather than in person) And while the legendary showman belted out…
Published: Fri, 06/23/23
I remember a call during my old job which was so important – and which had so many serious and senior people joining – that I started preparing three…
Published: Thu, 06/22/23
Note: I'm caught up on a few things today. So here's a re-print of an "oldie but a goodie".Last night at bridge club I learnt a valuable lesson about…
Published: Wed, 06/21/23
Some wacky yet thought-provoking titbits from Robert Cialdini’s book PreSuasion: (all about getting people to do what you want them to do) Want…
Published: Tue, 06/20/23
"People disappear all the time. Ask any policeman. Better yet, ask a journalist. Disappearances are bread-and-butter to journalists". This is from…