Total Failure

A quotation commonly attributed to Albert Einstein defines insanity as repeating the same thing multiple times while expecting a different outcome. Milton Friedman observed that, every so often, we should examine the results of policies, regardless of the good...

Outcome vs Intention

There is a great quote by the late economist Milton Freriedman. In fact, quite a lot of good quotes from him. I think the man was a um, a genius. But that's beside the point. One of the great mistakes is to judge policies and programs by their intentions rather than...

Money Talks

A wise senior colleague told me in the 1990s, when I was involved in some medical committees, “Never stand between your colleagues and a barrel of money.” Maybe that’s a little harsh. I think Paul Keating, when he was Prime Minister, made similar observations about...

Today Show – Talking Sense About Diet

Fad diets come and go as to miracle weight loss cures. Eating sensibly and being active never goes out of style. [youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I03iXZizGZ8&list=UU_a-tB5cm3Z7WrRSNtYB6jA [/youtube]

Relationships Matter

Relationships Matter

It may be a cliché but time appears to be speeding up. Christmas is around the corner. Yet last Christmas does not seem that long ago. When I was in school the holidays were always “ages away” and term time dragged. Teenagers today reflect on how quickly the terms...

Today Show – Hangovers

The best way to treat a hangover is to not get one. But if you do there are simple things to help you feel better.[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Q5P_mTa_AY&list=UU_a-tB5cm3Z7WrRSNtYB6jA[/youtube]

Today Show – Exams

Exams are stressful but there is much you can do to minimise that stress. [youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LC4Vzljay0Q&list=UU_a-tB5cm3Z7WrRSNtYB6jA[/youtube]

Reaching For The Off Button

Reaching For The Off Button

It has struck me at times that a person born in 1700 could have lived a lifetime without seeing any real change in their daily life. The same could be said for someone born even up to say 1850. Most people would never have even left the town they were born in. You...