Indecent exposure...

I have not posted for some time, but after backing up my work laptop I stumbled across some old bits and pieces which made me think about how much I have missed jotting down my thoughts...so, here I am.

It's been some year; a raft of emotions have almost drowned me during a time where all I have felt is a sadness about the world in which we live.  I have been exposed to more unhappiness, upset and generally uncomfortable times through things I have read, watched and heard as well as my own personal circumstances.

I'm not sure if I have been naive during the last 35 years or whether I have chosen to avoid the horrors of the world outside of my comfortable, fleece-lined and Lenor scented bubble?! Either way, I am glad to experience such a powerful reaction to all things real however much it exposes me to the tragic and often unfair nature of life on this planet.

With this in mind,  I aim to dedicate more time to things that warrant attention; family, friends and other stuff that makes me feel good.  That is the hope at least, however I can already hear the 5.50am alarm call of the rat race kicking in 5 days from now.  Guess we'll wait and see...

Being Brilliant!

Just read an interesting book about being exactly that.  I have read my fair share of 'thinky' books, prefer that term to 'self-help' as that always gives the impression of being not quite the full ticket, and this was right up there with the best of them.  A little paperback with real life examples to help the reader relate coupled with a commitment to avoid academic language made the 138 page read a pleasure. 

So, the story of being brilliant is told through a very passionate circus ringmaster and his battle to keep the circus alive.  It was easy to relate to the chap on a number of levels, the frustrations, the passion, the lack of perspective from being so close to something and the genuine desire to make a difference, but not knowing how. 

The chapters whizz through the mistakes made and provided some neat little lessons learned.  The descriptions of people and circumstances were cute and the term 'energy vampire' will stay with me for years to come, no doubt when in the company of one when I next hit the office.  I turned over the final page and felt re-energised, super positive and ready to conquer the world; my mantra of 'making a difference' was reaffirmed by this little gem of a book. 

However, positive thinking and being brilliant will only get you so far when you are not in charge...next step, find a 'thinky' book about office politics, specifically working your way to the top without losing your marbles, morals and backbone!  Does this book exist?  #answersonapostcard

"When we are no longer able to change a situation, we are chalenged to change ourselves." - Viktor E Frankl