Refrigerator and its contents
There are many ways to tell a story. When asked to describe a refrigerator, I used to err on the side of describing its physical appearance »
Knowing things that I'm not supposed to know
Recently, I've found myself in situations where I know things that I'm not supposed to know socially. For example: Learning about a serious medical diagnosis. Finding »
Keeping my racket in neutral position
Today, my friend told me that he knew where I was going to hit the ball based on how I was holding my squash racket when »
On insecurities
Learning more about people's pasts helps you understand what motivates them. Hopefully they're mostly full of fond memories. But inevitably, there are also uncomfortable ones that »
Make sure your co-workers are people you want to spend time with
Most people spend more time at work than anywhere else. So, in addition to feeling like your contributions are meaningful, be sure that you enjoy spending »
Don't pigeonhole people
Just because you know someone is good at something, that doesn't mean that's the only thing that person is good at or the only thing that »
Writing helps me think
Writing forces me to articulate ideas that make intuitive sense in my head, so other people can follow along. The process of flushing out the details »
Street address systems
It's hard to imagine that some countries still lack uniform street address systems. In Bali, locals use street names accompanied by relative landmarks to find their »
Traffic buffers
Fortunately, I can usually commute by foot or by bike, both of which are fairly immune to traffic. I'm accustomed to having realistic time estimates on »
Cultural attire
When is it appropriate to wear cultural attire from a culture that's not your own? If done out of context, it can easily be seen as »