Monthly Archives: November 2011

Let’s try that again

After a big loss, football coaches torture their players by making them watch a replay of the match in slow motion, pointing out all the mistakes and making suggestions on how to play better. A couples counsellor is not unlike … Continue reading

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Letting the sun go down on an argument

Many people live by the old saying: Never let the sun go down on an argument. They want to resolve every issue as it arises. They are often good at apologising and willing to accept some responsibility for what has … Continue reading

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When lectures don’t work

I witnessed a scenario on Saturday that I have seen many times before. Let me set the scene for you: A young boy aged probably 12-13 years gets run out while batting in his team’s cricket match. The boy is … Continue reading

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