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Fail, you learn quicker

I know people who are horrendously scared to fail, to the point where they are constantly anxious, over-analysing everything they do, perpetually checking themselves against their goal markers and panicking when they’re even slightly falling short. In my mind, these people are fooling no one but themselves. Failure is a key part of life. LookingContinue reading “Fail, you learn quicker”

‘Follow your feet’

I typed the title of this little essay and immediately realised that I’d become one of those insufferable improv people who uses performance clichés in every day life. Although it is very fitting when I get into the matter at hand. ‘Follow your feet’ is a simple saying with a simple meaning – if yourContinue reading “‘Follow your feet’”

Rugby Union is Better

It’s an ambiguous title, but an accurate one. Whatever you name, be it a sport, a hobby, an occupation or kinky, Rugby Union is better. It’s not a common opinion. I’d go so far as to say that it’s an opinion held only by me. But what it is an opinion that I’m going toContinue reading “Rugby Union is Better”

A Jaunt to Germany: Pt. 2

I get through the customs in Frankfurt airport and am instantly lost. I was very smug about my German language abilities, but I’m apparently not good enough. I need to get to my hotel, and I know that the airport is a good 5 miles or so away from where I’ll be staying the cityContinue reading “A Jaunt to Germany: Pt. 2”