Breaking news, We’re Not Saying “Very” Any More. I was listening to a wonderful piece on Radio National recently with famed editor, Benjamin Dreyer. The discussion veered to use of the word “very”, where it was framed not only as a poor substitute for a contextually descriptive phrase, but explained…

There’s a generalised belief that art should be viewed as separate to the artist who created it. While an affinity for the individuals behind the creation can deepen the connection between the fan and the craft, what happens when the artist’s personal beliefs or actions find themselves at odds with…

Whatever your view on Elon Musk’s Twitter, it’s not the same platform it was when he took over. …

The Difference Between Contracting and Self Publishing. There are several pathways to generating revenue from writing, but the payoff is largely subjective. Understanding your motivation and from where you draw satisfaction is essential. I posted quite a few articles on Medium that’ve yielded anything between zero and a few cents…

History as the judge is one of the most tepid threats imaginable, yet I see it touted continually. When the most damning threat that can be made towards an individual who’s running low on the integrity stakes is that history will judge them, we’ve entered a phase of hopelessness. When this Declaration is the best we’ve got, what does it Tell us? Justice is selective and too many…

The question is not whether Democracy is the right path. The question is whether Democracy is the message that will shake people out of complacency. It’s a troubling age. History is repeating itself, global autocracy is on the rise and malignant policy is taking hold. As an Australian, it’s bewildering to me that there’s a perceivably legitimate media force behind the current governor of Florida. …

Where suspicion exists, conflict follows. And people in conflict cannot rally together towards a shared objective. If humanity values trust so significantly, when then do we experience this with so few? Context: I was chatting with a friend recently, and we were discussing the interdependency between CEO and 2IC roles. Much has been written of the need for these roles to complement one another — in other words, the 2IC should focus on skills gaps or deficiencies the CEO possesses. …

Unlocking opportunity for your Medium content, evergreen is perpetual, solves ongoing problems and inspires people towards outcomes. Topical content is the sugar rush that peaks before crashing just like the frenetic news cycles that carries this wave of what happened and why you ought to be outraged… until you find…

The Twitter of March 2023 is a repulsive place. I try to remain steadfast when it comes to rejecting conspiracy theories, but the idea that the recent acquisition was a coordinated part of the rising threat against democratic liberties is convincing. Don’t take my word for it, take a look…