A manicure is a trivial thing—the world was never saved by pretty painted nails. But a moment of connection between an adult and a child, shared laughter, a point of connection between people who were strangers—those things save the world every day.
What trivial thing has made a big difference in your life?
“You can discover more about a person in an hour of play than in a year of conversation.”
― Richard Lingard
What have you discovered about a person through playing together?
Rugby is a notoriously intense game, with lots of crashing into other players. People who play the game expect to get hurt. And they do it for fun. Sometimes play is relaxing. Other times play is about maximum intensity and commitment, and the adrenaline rush that goes with that.
What do you want to get out of your leisure activities?
“Don’t mistake activity for achievement.”
― John Wooden
What have you achieved with minimal activity?
Social media is a tremendous gift, allowing us to stay connected with friends and family far and near, and giving us countless opportunities to learn, and to enjoy things we otherwise never would have seen. Social media is a massive time sink, an invasion of privacy, and drives us into enclaves that reinforce our existing prejudices and assumptions. Both statements are true.
What is your relationship with social media?
