That’s what I’ve been telling people. “It’s Actually Not About Poker At All” because it isn’t. It’s about connecting, socialising & keeping in touch & that’s easier when there’s some kind of game involved for which poker is actually ideal. The poker is just something around which we can coalesce, …
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You already know I am a big fan of mindfulness. Of keeping your thoughts and focus in the present wherever and whenever you can. Because worrying too much about the past or about future ‘what-if’ situations can become very unhealthy. So it pays to be mindful. You are almost always …
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Have you ever known before you even sat down that a meeting wasn’t going to work? I know I have. I’ve been in meetings, professionally, socially and in a volunteering/community setting which haven’t gone well for all sorts of reasons. Now, at the risk of sounding like I need to …
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A lot of us are spending a lot more time in our own company at the moment. Opportunities to communicate, collaborate and test our thoughts and ideas with others are all working a little differently at the moment – the level of social interaction is just, well… different. So what …
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In the previous article I mentioned the idea of getting lost on purpose. Why would anyone do that? I’m glad you asked. When I first learnt to drive in London I used to take my car and drive into the middle of the city late at night. Then I would …
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Do you ever get (or feel) lost? How about getting lost on purpose? Then are you really lost? If you know eventually you are going to find your way again? Then are you really lost? Or just exploring? “Not All Who Wander Are Lost” is one of my favourite, favourite …
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