a day in the life: on gratitude

It’s the coldest start to summer in Sydney for fifty years. People are complaining. I’ve been complaining. And I’ve been thinking about that; my expectations and satisfaction with the life Continue reading →

There goes the fear: on feeling it, and doing it anyway

As part of my year (lifetime) of doing absurd and untried things, I’m attending an acting course. My acting tutor, the lovely Jamie Irvine, frequently stresses the importance of overcoming Continue reading →

accentuate the positive: constructive criticism in Adland

Sitting in the audience at yesterday’s Battle of Big Thinking, one of the most extraordinary things was the accompanying conversation on Twitter. It was free from the usual slights, snarky Continue reading →

o still small voice of calm: meditation and ideation

I have begun to practice meditation. It’s the hardest thing I’ve ever done. I’m a complete novice, and most of the time I’m frankly rubbish, although my teachers are opposed Continue reading →