“You have power over your mind – not outside events. Realise this, and you will find strength.” Marcus Aurelius
Monthly Archives: January 2018
Address To The Toothache – Burns Night
Researching for my “Toast to the Lassies” at the Burns Supper at The Celtic Ross Hotel tonight, I came across this poem: Address To The Toothache My curse upon your venom’d stang, That shoots my tortur’d gums alang, An’ thro’ my lug gies mony a twang, Wi’ gnawing vengeance, Tearing my nerves wi’ bitter pang,Continue reading “Address To The Toothache – Burns Night”
The Monday Morning Quote #466
“The essential principal of business—of occupation in the world—is this: figure out some way in which you get paid for playing.” Alan Watts
The Monday Morning Quote #465
“Pain is inevitable. Suffering is optional.” — Haruki Murakami
Interaction Vs Transaction – from The Story of Telling
The Story of Telling is one of my top 10 business blogs, it always gives me something to consider either for myself or to pass on to my clients – and usually both. Today’s posting, Interaction v Transaction features The Big Issue magazine sellers ….But just because it works doesn’t mean it’s the best strategyContinue reading “Interaction Vs Transaction – from The Story of Telling”
We are NOT Goldfish
The Year End clear out – this from 2014! Has anything changed? I don’t know why I’m still surprised by people who use ad blockers but still spend money on advertising… Advertising is a huge source of the “data pollution” Fred Wilson talked about at LeWeb a few weeks ago. (See here, starting at about 23 minutesContinue reading “We are NOT Goldfish”
The Monday Morning Quote #464
“All of humanity’s problems stem from man’s inability to sit quietly in a room alone.” Blaise Pascal
The Weekend Read. Silence by Erling Kagge.
I thought I would start the New Year with a mention for this absolute gem of a book. It follows on beautifully from Deep Work and Solitude which I have mentioned before. I am grateful to my neighbours Walt and Ann from the other side of the hill here at ReesAcres for their recommendation. TheyContinue reading “The Weekend Read. Silence by Erling Kagge.”
Why do people get frustrated? Ask Sony..
I bought a new dictaphone and Sony wanted me to register it. So I went on line and put in my email address.. But it was ages since I had used the site and had forgotten my password. No problem thoseContinue reading “Why do people get frustrated? Ask Sony..”
Health Factory
I am fortunate, and grateful, to have a brother whose inclination and job means that he has an interest in many fields of medicine. Education, research, clinical and academia all provide him with stimulation. We are able to learn from each other (although I believe the balance favours and benefits me). A part of hisContinue reading “Health Factory”
