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Paths of Most Resistance
We generally follow the path of least resistance because it spares us feelings of uncertainty and discomfort. But before blindly following it again, stop to think of all the great ideas, successes, pleasures and discoveries that await you lining the path of most resistance. Imagine all those things that you’re forgoing by remaining where it’s…
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Self-Imposed Demands
Getting the blog off the ground this year has undoubtedly been a positive challenge. Having to meet the self-imposed demands of its regularity prevents me from hiding behind a tempting pursuit of perfection and, perhaps more importantly, it’s got me writing way more prose and non-fiction than I would have otherwise. That doesn’t take away…
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Aphorism 11
A problem is an opportunity masquerading as inconvenience. The Devil’s Advocate The Thoughts of Others
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Docu Magazine & New Blog Features
I did promise that, along with fiction and non-fiction pieces, I would share news of projects from time to time. I am pleased to say that today is one of those occasions, as Docu Magazine have kindly chosen to publish a collection of my photos in a special edition of their mag. The issue is…
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Too Easy to Talk
What’s the talking-to-action ratio when we’re working on a project? It’s fun and seductive to talk about what we’re working on. Talking often leans into the drama so, raising adrenaline above its base level, it can easily be passed off as work and progress. After a point though, the talking is mainly indulgence. I’m all…
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Losing to Machines
As far back as 1997 an IBM computer beat chess grandmaster Garry Kasparov. He went on to say that, “Today, the chess app on your phone is stronger than me.” Yet, chess is a big market. The most famous player in the world as of 2024, Magnus Carlsen, has a net worth of around $50…
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Aphorism 8
Few things reveal character as quickly as a sudden and unexpected violation of convenience.
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Aphorism 7
Little waves of criticism might knock an artist off balance, but it’s an ocean of indifference that drowns them.