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Category archives: Human nature
How to be a hypocrite
If you’re going to be a better person tomorrow, you’re going to have to act the part—”fake it ’til you make it”, so to speak.
You’re not lazy. You just need better feedback.
Great feedback is like a map: and it can transform your life. Here’s the story of how that happened for a friend and for me.
Take kids seriously by not taking yourself too seriously
The two adults who had the greatest impact on me growing up took me seriously—but didn’t take themselves too seriously.
Weaknesses are strengths turned inside out
We think of strengths and weaknesses as 2 things, when they’re 2 sides of a coin. Dunno your strengths? Begin by considering your weaknesses.
Circles of obligation
For a typical Nigerian, a small wedding is maybe 300 guests. That’s big in the UK: The difference is due to circles of obligation.
“Love your neighbour” doesn’t mean what we think
“Love your neighbour as yourself” doesn’t mean you can’t love yourself until you love your neighbour. Here’s what it’s really about…
What’s in a moment?
A conversation about time, identity and Instagram, how we engage special moments and why you might want to consider a Designated Capturer.
The Significant 1%
There’s very little in life, and in our own lives, that we’re in control of—but that little matters. My name for this “little” is “The Significant 1%” and it’s been on my mind a long time. I was reminded of it watching Breaking Bad for the first time earlier this year (don’t judge). It’s a great show […]
Being well-rounded is overrated
You can’t have it all. No one can. For everything you “have” you have to let go of something. What then?