Failing is not Failure

There is only real thing I've gotten out of this post at 37 signals: No one is going to employ me while I continue to use and have... "...curiosity, passion, character, motivation, taste, intuition, writing skills..." "...the ability to make smart value judgments." "... passion and drive ..." "... intellectual curiosity (f)or pondering (and) or... Continue Reading →

December 14, 2007

Defining Ones Self

About a year back I purchased the book "Flying Solo: How To Go It Alone in Business". Recently I joined their Facebook group - and starting leaving comments. Sadly I discovered on 3 November 2023 that none of the links to the comment page work anymore; I had them removed from here. There were many... Continue Reading →

November 28, 2007

Seven Steps to Easy Success

How do winners think, what keeps them going? It's not a cakewalk, but these seven keys unlock genuine success. Apply them consistently, even when you've got it all figured out. Sure, it says 'easy,' but let's be real – it's not. It takes hard work, persistence, and the ability to handle adversity without losing your... Continue Reading →

September 23, 2007

Five Ways to Avoid Boredom

There's many ways to stop or cure boredom. These are the online methods: 1. Online Social Networking As many of us have the internet either at home or at work, we can socialise with people around the world. From Australia to Austria, from Los Angles to Melbourne, everyone can interact easily and quickly. Today you'll... Continue Reading →

September 22, 2007

Time To See A Movie or Two

I need to find time to see a few good movies. After a discussion about "Being John Malkovich" with a work colleague (after she saw me reaching into the back of the stationery-cupboard), I was sent an email with a list of further movies I should watch. It's an amazing list of movies that I... Continue Reading →

September 3, 2007

Nikon’s Biggest and Longest Lens

The Biggest Zoom Lens You'll Ever See! "The Beast" — a 1200–1700mm f/5.6 IF-ED Nikon zoom, custom-converted to Canon — was a true Goliath of its time. The tripod alone was a gigantic Manfrotto with a video head built to handle the monstrous weight. Mal Langsdon, Reuters' Head of Pictures Operations for France, BENELUX, Italy,... Continue Reading →

July 29, 2007

Knowing What To Do Next

This is the easiest yet most difficult set of guidelines any of can follow. Read first, then see my explanations. Say, "No."… When they say, "Be Someone Other."Say, "No."… When they ask you to do what they won’t.Say, "No."… Unless your heart and your head say "This is Where My Feet Need to Go." While... Continue Reading →

July 21, 2007

Remembering Where All My Money Went

Somehow this post by Brian Lee about the pros and cons of vending-machines reminded me of how much money I wasted during my teenage years. It's truly stupid how much money I spent on these contraptions, but amazing now that I think about it. I cannot recall how I managed to afford it all! Long... Continue Reading →

July 20, 2007

What Did You Really Want to Do with Your Life?

Ah, the dreams of our youth, those moments when our imaginations were wild and our aspirations were sky-high. Remember when we were convinced that our wildest dreams could actually come true? Let's take a stroll down memory lane and revisit the top 10 jobs we all wanted to be before we grew up, shall we?... Continue Reading →

July 17, 2007

Honesty, The Best Policy

Honesty seems to be the ... honest thing to do. Yet honesty is a bit like that wacky neighbor who always shows up uninvited but somehow manages to make every party a little more interesting. Take Cheers, for example. Remember Cliff Clavin? That guy had a fact for every occasion. He couldn't help himself, and... Continue Reading →