Manifesto of a Social Malcontent
My elders would have me believe that the world is a terrible place. They would have me believe that it is filled with terrible people, all of whom are out to do me harm. Strangely enough, they...
View ArticleWishing Obscurity Upon the Solemn Juvenile
It takes all types to make the world, but some types you just don’t like. Some types appear to not be as useful in the grander scheme, adding more to the chaos than helping build anything. I personally...
View ArticleWhat Should You Do Today?
We’re a number obsessed bunch. 10 Things to Do Today To Make You a Better Person Before You’re 90 might have been a more attractive title for this, and may have gotten me more likes on Facebook. I...
View ArticleIt’s Sexier To Follow Than To Fumble
We like to think we celebrate the brave and original thinkers and doers, but in truth we lionise the ones who follow in the footsteps of many and do something we’re comfortable with. People who we say...
View ArticleWhat’s Stopping You From Doing What (or Whom) You Love?
Love is a complex, wonderful thing. If you aren’t too stuck on pigeon-holed definitions, you will admit to yourself that the emotion is not as rationed and militaristically single-minded as you are...
View Article3 Most Dangerous Idiots Who Creative People Must Endure
Have you ever considered this weird paradox of human nature? The urge to make and build things at once defines us and makes us human, while also being the most discouraged activity on both social and...
View ArticleThis is Why Insecure People Don’t Ask for My Creative Help
I‘m not a social butterfly, but I know enough people closely enough who know what I do, and know some of what I’m capable of. Most of these people rarely ask for my help. Now, I’m the master of not...
View ArticleAre You an Ostrich or a Swan?
Like all boring, old-school, heterosexual-coupling-based family units, I have the expected two sides of my extended tribe. I have my mother’s and my father’s sides of the family, who I have grown up...
View ArticlePointing Out Their Shortcomings Won’t Fix You
“I‘m not one to judge …” is the biggest lie in human life. We are walking, talking judgement machines, and to be fair it has its benefits for our survival. Judgement helps us read situations and avoid...
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