“Shame On You”
… is an odd construction. We don’t say “Joy on you”, or “Pride on you”.* I speculate (please correct me if you know better) that… Read More »“Shame On You”
feelings
Not at your best (2): Not yet
The best kind of not-at-your-best-ness is when you’re learning something. You’re not at your best yet, because you’re going to (rapidly?) get better. It’s exciting… Read More »Not at your best (2): Not yet
Not at your best (1)
By definition, you will spend most of your time not at your best. This is true on all dimensions: how you feel, how fast you… Read More »Not at your best (1)
Would I click on this?
… is an excellent question to ask yourself when you write, share, promote something. Would I use this term to search for this? Would I… Read More »Would I click on this?
Nameless dread (2): calling HALT
My occasional feeling of nameless dread goes something like this: I’ve forgotten to do something something; I’ve let someone down; I’ve neglected something important; There… Read More »Nameless dread (2): calling HALT
Any given day
On any given day, it’s quite possible that you’ll wonder if this is the thing you should be doing. You might be bored, or aimless.… Read More »Any given day
Friction (2): emotional friction
This is a different kind of friction: the uncertainty, delay and discomfort that comes from lack of trust or understanding. Like bureaucratic or procedural friction,… Read More »Friction (2): emotional friction
The problem vs your feelings about the problem
Are you dealing with a difficult maths problem or with difficult feelings about a maths problem? Is the struggle with the work itself, or with… Read More »The problem vs your feelings about the problem