Category Archives: Business

Present Self – Future Self, and the relationship between the two…

Posted on September 12, 2013 by Damian Young

One of the pop psychology books on my shelf highlighted that your current self (ie. your brain today) does not regard your future self as being the same person. Quite literally, the person you are today does not have any … Continue reading →

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Some cool job hunting tips for the current economy!

Posted on July 16, 2013 by Damian Young

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Hotel Accommodation Tips from a Sooky La La Traveller

Posted on July 11, 2013 by Damian Young

Those who have traveled with me are in the know. I am extremely fussy when it comes to hotels – because I am a grumpy guest. My natural fussiness has honed my room evaluation instincts to the hotel equivalent of … Continue reading →

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Cat People vs Dog People

Posted on April 3, 2013 by Damian Young

Confirming my status as a cat person – Purl was ready to cover for our assistant brand manager who is on holidays this week!

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Some more builds on Dale’s work

Posted on February 4, 2013 by Damian Young

One of the first books I ever read on emotional intelligence was “How to Win Friends and Influence People”. People often think of this book as old fashioned, probably overly “americanised” and not relevant. This is not the case. It … Continue reading →

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Stupid o’clock at work – shooting TV ad today makes up for it!

Posted on January 14, 2013 by Damian Young

Stupid o’clock at work – shooting TV ad today makes up for it!, a photo by .Damo. on Flickr. Was up waaaayyyyy to early this morning to make sure the production crew were set up! 4.30am is a ridiculous time … Continue reading →

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