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 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, 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 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 Continue reading →