What do you do when you want to give up? I wanted to, today. One meeting done, two more to go. Had to say no to a fourth appointment because I have to facilitate a workshop at 8 AM tomorrow morning. Apart from a weekend, every day has been filled with at least three appointments. … Continue reading Done →

First, there were the competitions. Regular people battle off to win a shiny, usually monetary, prize. Survivor. Amazing Race. Then comes the talent competitions. These are regular people too, except with a very specific talent. The prizes are better, because they represent opportunities tailored to the talent (usually in the form of a contract). Plus … Continue reading Three Waves of Reality Shows →

This photo immediately reminded me of Homeland episode where Carrie and Saul were in a shooting battle in the streets, against snipers. Took a while to register the difference -- unlike Homeland, this situation is very, very real, and happened in my hometown. Those are real people. That's a gun gun. They have kids back … Continue reading Didn’t feel real →

They ran out of big towels at the gym today, and I was about to ask for a hand towel when the receptionist added, "Well, there's a couple of big towels left, but they're for men." So I asked, quite hesitantly, unsure if I missed a memo, "But what could be different..?" And it dawned … Continue reading Also, a great podcast. →

So the point today is to dissect the word "personality" - and I don't mean in the psychological sense, I mean the term so often used in the media. Let me explain. Whether I like it or not, it has to be concluded that I'm one of those people who seeks attention. There may have … Continue reading of it. →