I was talking with a friend yesterday about how insignificant we are and yet significant at the same time. Somewhere in that conversation, something clicked. It struck me that we’re a bit like Schrödinger’s cat. We exist in both states at once. We’re utterly insignificant in the grand scheme of things, and yet, at the…
Why on earth do we think the Earth is ours? We talk endlessly about saving the planet, as if it’s some fragile thing we own. It isn’t ours. It never was. We just happen to be here at the moment. And it is just a moment. The Earth has been spinning away for about four…
The Uncontrol Freak By using the power of the Action Reaction Void I have so much control now by realising that so much is beyond my control. In other words I have control by understanding and embracing the fact that I don’t have control. There are actions that take place in my world, in other…
How Newton’s Third Law helped me spot the space between frustration and choice You remember Newton’s Third Law, right? “For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction.” Classroom posters. The little desk toys (I have one) with the silver balls clacking back and forth. Action, reaction, repeat. Endlessly. Newton’s Cradle – I used…
Newton’s Law & The Power of the Pause “For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction.” We’ve all heard it. Newton’s Third Law. A staple from school science lessons and desk toys with swinging silver balls. In the physical world, it’s an unbreakable rule: when one object exerts a force, another pushes back…
Are your customers ALL looking for deal? I would really appreciate input on this if you are in business. This conversation on my chat platform in March 2025 is indicative and very much the norm, representing so many conversations I have with people. Screenshot I am not criticising this guest at all. I just find…
I use Chat GPT a lot these days. It is a very valuable tool for gathering information that I can use to my advantage for the business. For anyone that thinks AI is evil, and will take over the human race, that’s as may be, but it’s very useful, when utilised correctly. I use it…
Tipping. No, not the lazy thing where people can’t be bothered to go to the local tip with their old tatty furniture, I’m talking about the type where you give a service charge. It’s been in the news lately, with much discussion about whether to tip, who to tip, and when. It’s a topic that…
Genius. That’s not my word, that’s The New York Times talking. That’s what they called me on May 1st 2024. I’ve been playing Wordle since it began, and I have a 99% track record of success. I’ve also been playing two other New York Times puzzles called Spelling Bee, and Letter Boxed. I have a…
Picture the scene. 1981, a 17-year-old me was working as a part-time cleaner in Woolworths in Colchester, after school and on Saturdays to earn some cash. My job was to use one of those electric upright floor polishers. I have to tell you that whilst I did earn money, I actually loved it. Running around…