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Sunday, 18 April 2010
Change of venue
I'm now blogging on Wordpress - at least for a while. For a few weeks I've been running both, but that's not a sensible or viable long-term approach. So from now on, you can find my ramblings at:
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blog
Monday, 12 April 2010
Inspired
Two visits to Perth Concert Hall over the past few days have really inspired me. During the first visit, I had a quick look at some of the images on display as part of the Perthshire Photographic Society exhibition. (Note to self - go back for a longer look.)
I was entranced by Jean Burhouse’s montage of Perth buildings - and I spent a chunk of this morning snapping away - I might post some of my efforts later.
The second visit was last night to see the magnificent Perth Youth Orchestra annual concert. I was blown away by some of the performances, but what made my night was the huge smile from daughter-child as the orchestra stood in response to the rapturous applause at the end. A moment of magic!
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family,
inspirational,
music,
photography
Saturday, 10 April 2010
Fun in the sun
Ross County 2 - Celtic 0
The wee team triumph! Fantastic.
Not only did they win the game, they were the better team. The first division minnows outplayed the Premier giants.
And... this wasn’t a midweek replay on a sodden pitch at a tiny football ground - it was a showpiece semi-final at the national stadium, in bright sunshine. Big stage, big occasion, huge performance by County.
I should note that I’m not a Ross County fan, but I do like to see the underdog come out on top - and this was an epic tale of the underdog. A cup shock that will become a legend.
So what was the difference between the two teams? For me, the key to County’s success was having fun. They seemed to enjoy the occasion, and played with a freedom that created confidence. By contrast, Celtic seemed to be playing with the fear of failure.
I also see this scenario being played out at work. Those who are afraid to make a mistake, whose goal is compliance with the rules and minimum expectations rarely (actually, never) flourish. Those who take a few risks, follow their instincts and enjoy what they’re doing seem to generate much more productivity. Aye, it also applies to me - I get much more achieved, and much more satisfaction when I have fun, use my creativity and flair, and challenge a few norms along the way; than when I fall into the despair of box ticking and paper pushing. So next time that I’m in that pit, I’ll remind myself of Ross County, and (hopefully) put a smile on my face and some freedom into my work.
(By the way, I’m looking forward to an all first division final. So tomorrow I’ll be cheering for Raith Rovers - and I don’t support them either!)
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daft stuff,
developing daily discipline,
sport
Sunday, 4 April 2010
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