And why money can’t always buy it. — Time and time again, I rediscover what it means to be wealthy. Like most, my first thoughts were based on the central notion of financial wealth. Everything was about working harder in order to earn more and maybe even ‘retire’ early, but that belief didn’t last long. My definition of…

And how I plan to deal with it. — When my motivation for a project peaks, it doesn’t last long. And I think I’ve found the cause. Shiny Object Syndrome Just like a child might become fixated on one toy to another, adults do the same, but in a more ‘adult’ way. When a child sees a ‘shiny object’, they become fascinated…

And why you should go down the rabbit hole with me. — “Isn’t that for children?” I keep getting asked. Yes. And no. Two weeks ago, I visited Portobello Road market for the first time. I stumbled across a book stall just as they were closing up. A small, presentable book caught my eye: ‘Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland’. “There’s lots more of…

And why you need to understand people, first. — There’s something that just fascinates me about compelling stories. And the more I dissect my favourite ones, the closer I get to the essence of their magic. When we’re lost in a movie, we forget about our difficult day at work and instead, let our emotions be driven by the…

Do you really know the answers if you haven’t sat the test? — These past few months, I’ve really been tested. Here’s the backstory: I had a routine service and MOT for my car at a legitimate garage. It passed the checks, but I got it back with several new problems. I asked the garage to take responsibility for the damages and fix…

And how it can make you more appreciative, too. — Whether it’s the grain on a film photo, the crackles of a vinyl record or the tear on a paper notebook, I think I may have figured out why I (and perhaps ‘we’) appreciate analogue systems so much. Far too often, we chase shiny objects and forget what’s right in…

What’s the opportunity cost of trying something new? — Do you ever wonder what the risk of not trying is? When we think about trying something new, our minds play devil’s advocate for what could go wrong. How much could it cost us? What could go wrong? Is there a better way? Anything that challenges the status quo has…

And how to properly make use of a camera — Does a camera capture a memory? Or, does it pull you away from making one? I’ve been asking myself this again as I returned from my holiday in Italy this week. For the vast majority of people, I think spending less time with a camera would actually be beneficial for…