In my book, I have a whole chapter devoted to the importance of curiosity (somewhere, some three-year old invented the word "why"). I like these quotes about asking questions: "The smart ones ask when they don't know. And sometimes, when they do." - Malcolm Forbes "I had six honest serving men - they taught me all I knew: Their names were Where and What and When and Why and How and Who." - Rudyard Kipling …
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Is Adultitis Costing You Money?
Stress is the main culprit responsible for a loss of 45 million workdays a year in Britain alone. According to a British mental health charity, this all adds up to £100 billion in lost output. In my recent Escape Adulthood presentations, I've been showing a slide that highlights the symptoms of Adultitis, including a tongue-in-cheek comment about patients not being able to smile (in extreme cases). Maybe not so tongue-in-cheek after all: Psychological warning signs included an inability to concentrate, sense of humour failure, high levels of anxiety, constant irritability or withdrawal from …