‘The endless pursuit of excellence’ is something you hear quite a lot in company manifestos. I always think this sounds … More
Author: thegoodshitsticks
The parable of the Wet Shoe
I’m writing this from the floor of a train carriage. The reason I’m on the floor is because I was … More
The Naked Runner
I’ve had a week of ups and downs as far as running. Lend me your ear/eye. I’ve always had a … More
Spiders webs and catastrophe
The other day I was admiring a spiders web in the garden. Such delicate yet strong thread. A perfectly symmetrical … More
The 5 Ds
Disclaimer: I started writing this but can’t really remember why but I’m going to try and make it make sense … More
Love Thyself
You’ve probably heard the phrase (I think it’s in the bible, or at least ‘love thy neighbour’ is) but what … More
Civil Disobedience
I’ve just started reading a book called How to Change the World and I was surprised to find that it … More
Trust Yourself
This is a theme I’ve talked about before and is really central to this entire blog. We have to trust … More
Action > Doubts
Yesterday I went for a run. It’s something I do quite a lot. I normally run at least one 10k … More
Pull Out Now (Not Like That)
You’re ready for anything. But if that’s the case then really you’re ready for nothing. Basically we’re ready for everything … More