Beyond the Rhetoric

“Mistakes are the portals of discovery.” Just as Wayne Gretzky taught us that you miss 100% of the shots you don’t take, noted writer and poet James Joyce reminds us of the value of making mistakes. If you succeed in absolutely everything that you do, chances are that you’re not going to learn very much. [...]

It’s inevitable. Whenever you go into business for yourself, whether it be opening up a floral shop or trying your hand at some freelance writing, you will encounter someone in your life who expects to get a discount because they already know you. Also called the “friends and family” discount, they fully expect that you [...]

When I was enjoying a barbecue at my friend’s place on BC Day, I was asked about the difference between an ale and a lager. You see, I brought along a variety pack from Granville Island Brewing and it included four different beers from the local brewery. Now, I’ve never claimed to be an expert [...]

Those of you who have been following this blog for a while will probably recognize some of the top thinkers from last month. At the same time, there are a couple of newer faces (so to speak) here as well, and that’s a welcome change for sure. Keep an eye on the sidebar widget to [...]

Yes, I realize this is a somewhat strange request and that it is almost a rhetorical question, but just bear with me for a few moments. It seems that both I and Colin Dean are afflicted with the same condition: we don’t know how to relax. We just can’t do it. While it may appear [...]