Once, a friend of mine applied for a new job. Part of the application was a history of his life – a curriculum vitae, or simply a CV. He wrote it, but being humble and modest, he didn’t emphasise his achievements as he didn’t want to be seen as a braggart or poseur. When he submitted the application, the manager…
The phrase “insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results” is often wrongly attributed to Albert Einstein. It is frequently quoted in inspirational talks and writings and has gained even more popularity through a widely acclaimed 2012 video game, where it was used as a catchphrase by one of the leading characters. The quote’s…
I climbed this most easterly Munro on 6 April 2011, walking from Glen Tanar, its northern approach. All those years later, I remember that walk as uninspiring and tiring.
Over a few days last week, a bunch of unknowns were awarded the Nobel Prize for their respective achievements in science, literature, and peace. I used the term “unknowns” not to diminish their success but because they had truly been unknown to the wider public outside the academic community until last week. I am quite certain that even now, you…
Recently, I came across a humorous skit on YouTube. It features a conversation between a primary school maths teacher named Ken and the headmaster. The headmaster enters an empty classroom and tries to speak with the teacher, who complains to the headmaster that the children have forgotten everything he taught them before the summer break, making him feel like he’s…