Standards Deviation
No, this isn't about statistics or bell curves.
These reflections explore themes that frequently emerge in Conversations That Matter — uncertainty, responsibility, identity, integrity, self-trust, change and what it means to be human.
They are offered not as answers, but as invitations to think.
No, this isn't about statistics or bell curves.
There is a particular discomfort that comes when we are doing the work but the outcome remains uncertain.
We often imagine courage as something dramatic.
Over the years I've worn many different hats.
Lately I've been reflecting on "all or nothing" thinking.
Many attempts at change begin with behaviour.
There are times when effort isn't the problem.
Nor is intelligence or commitment.
There are many ways to define success.
One that's often overlooked is integrity.
Not knowing can feel uncomfortable — even threatening.
But it's also where something new becomes possible.
Confidence is often treated as a prerequisite.
In reality, it's usually an outcome.