Anger

Don't let anger fester, it is important to find a means of releasing it (without damage to people or property) before health and relationships suffer.

Anxiety

Feeling stressed, anxious or nervous?

Throw away your pills, and tip out that glass of vodka.

The simple solution to anxiety, that is non addictive and free, is to smell the sweat in your own armpits.

The scientists who have discovered this little oddity have no idea why it works.

Deep breaths everyone!

Aggressive Behaviour

Aggressive behaviour is neither heroic or brave.

Another Bite of The Cherry

Beware having another bite of the cherry, you may swallow the stone.

Good Resolutions

Good resolutions are often made too late.

Blogging

Don't blog when pissed.

Relationships

Relationships are like cheese, they improve with age.

Stock Markets

Stock markets ebb and flow like the tide. Those who "swim" in them and panic, when the tide turns, will drown.

Scum

When cooking a stew, the scum always rises to the surface.

Discussions

The most important parts of a discussion are often those that are misinterpreted or forgotten.

Bad Blood

Launching a business based on contract negotiations that are floated on a sea of bad blood is unwise, the fallout will come back to bite the company/individual in the future.

The State

The state will always betray the individual.

Trust

Never trust and individual or organisation that refuses to meet face to face to negotiate a deal.

The Primary Rule of Combat

Never lose contact with your enemy, whether you are involved in a military campaign or in business.

Loyalty

As banks and credit card companies screw their long term customers over, with seeming impunity, they should remember that loyalty is not a one way street.

Incompetence

Incompetent businessmen and organisations can be as ruinous and dangerous as dishonest ones.

Arrogance

Arrogance should only be tolerated if it is matched by an equal measure of competence honesty and integrity.

Problems

When a problem arises, such as a disagreement with another party over the proposed terms of a contract, always ensure that the problem becomes theirs not yours.

Crisis Management

Lock your brightest staff and advisers in a room, and kick them up their backsides until they have come up with a plan that can resolve the crisis.

Diplomats

An undiplomatic diplomat is not fit for purpose.

Piss Ups In Breweries

Before entering into a business relationship or contract with a third party, always ask yourselves if that third party could organise a piss up in a brewery.

God

Were God really to exist, why would he feel the need to be worshipped?

Religion

Some religious people insist on trying to convince others of the righteousness of their religion.

Could it be that they are in fact trying to convince themselves?

Advice To Presidents

Follow the "Prime Directive" from Star Trek, and stop interfering in the affairs and cultures of others.

New Year's Resolutions

Don't bother making any New Year's resolutions, you will never keep them.