According to science, I am no longer the same person I was when I was 34, roughly seven years ago. Every one of my cells has been replaced. In essence, I am a new person today. Pleased to meet you....
Ever noticed that it’s always a ‘Top 10’ list and never a Top 11 or 9? Perhaps there’s something instinctive about a Top 10 that is buried deep in our psyche? Top 10s might relate to this old story...
When I was studying psychology, our statistics professor had a strategy to get people to pay attention. She would systematically work through the class attendance sheet and quiz students on the spot...
For many of those who know me, I have had a bill for a mouth and a feathered complexion for many years. Let’s not be silly here. Aside from the u, c, and k following the letter d, there’s nothing...
When I decided to embark on a marathon it was not the result of a strong desire or goal. I can’t remember having a clear plan or even a strong drive. It was just something that I decided to do one...
Ok, so if you’re not in the mood for having your mind blown, stop reading right now. … Still here? Ok, here we go. The universe is about 93 billion light years in diameter. Given that light travels...
In the red corner is Harvey Weinstein. Weighing in at over 250 pounds and a net worth of $250 millon. Nominated for over 100 awards, Academy awards winner, with an influence over some of the biggest...
I started our business Opposite two years ago. Since then I have done the complete opposite of what I used to do. I sleep during the day instead of night. I walk backwards. I yell at people in the...
Running my own business, I don’t presume to know it all. But now that I’ve reached the milestone of two years in business, I have noticed a few misconceptions about working for yourself that just...
‘People will be looking at this. We don’t know what will be there in 50 years. We have to think about how it will suit the community in the long-term!’ ‘No, at the end of the day, it’s just a...
My friend was holding a can of soft drink and as he checked his watch he poured the drink on his foot. A person in my line of work—Human Factors—would call this ‘human error’. How would we interpret...
As a youngster, the sight of the escalators at Parliament station in Melbourne was the trigger for great excitement. The steps climbed almost vertically, way off into the distance. The destination...
People who were around during the moon landings often tell me what it was like that day. I don’t really have a moon landing story. But I can tell you about the time I was a kid and I first witnessed...
My first job ended with a triumphant walk out. I threw my Safeway name badge on the ground and never returned (except to buy things later). This was not to be a trend in my career nor was it a sign...
Last year I blogged about the different leadership styles portrayed on Game of Thrones. Here's an update for Season 6 now several leaders have been eliminated. Warning, spoilers ahead. Who's...
