"I can feel guilty about the past, Apprehensive about the future, but only in the present can I act.
The ability to be in the present moment is a major component of mental wellness."
Abraham Maslow (April 1, 1908 – June 8, 1970) American psychologist
Adios muchachos guys and gals
It's difficult to say goodbye to someone as amazing as you, but the good news is that your lessons will live on in my memory. Thank you for being an excellent mate and mentor …
It is not just a colleague I am saying goodbye to, but a true blue friend. From our regular coffee breaks to those deep conversations about life over lunches at PH and Yarra and beyond, every moment has been special.
I am grateful for your exceptional integrity and the positive energy you brought to the office. Your genuine care for others and your passion for solving problems have been truly inspiring. Your country boy laugh lifted the mood on every floor of 255 GS
And your talent for giving thoughtful gifts peppered with history etc 🎁 was legendary.
To be sure to be sure your rare dedication and innovative spirit will be greatly missed. To boot, there are not many people who would dare to order huge bureaucratic machinery to cease and desist on 7 July or any other day …
Your knack for getting invites to special events such as Super Bowl and other exciting events are legendary in Australia and overseas.
“I’ve counted the hours, I’ve punched in the clock,
But now it’s time to walk the walk.
No more meetings, no more calls,
No more staring at these walls.
The coffee’s weak, the akadaka Wi-Fi’s slow,
But I’ve had enough, so here I go.
Emails, reports—oh, what a bore,
I’m off to find what life has in store.
The grind was real, but I’ve had my fill,
So I’m trading this desk for a brand new thrill.
Farewell, dear cubicle, it’s been quite a ride,
But I’m off to live on the wild side.
No more memos, no more ‘ASAP,’
No more boss breathing down my neck.
PS: We are both leaving it all without regret,
So now we are free, bud, it’s time to jet!”
LET THERE BE ROCK: LATE AC/DC FRONTMAN BON SCOTT REMEMBERED WITH MELBOURNE MURAL
AC DC, the Aussie legends' rude and raucous best, from "Big Balls" to "Back in Black".
Bulldozing rock-hard riffs, more double entendres than you can shake a stick at, and one comically snug schoolboy uniform: These are just a few of the ingredients that have made AC/DC one of the most iconic rock & roll bands for more than 36 years. Songs like “Highway to Hell” and “You Shook Me All Night Long” are classic-rock radio staples, and their 1980 LP, Back in Black, would be the bestselling album of all time if Thrillerdidn’t exist.
"I'm back in the black / I hit the sack / I've been too long I'm glad to be back / Yes, I'm let loose / From the noose / That's kept me hanging about"
"Ride down the highway / Goin' to a show / Stoppin' on the byways / Playin' rock 'n' roll"
"Season ticket on a one-way ride / Askin' nothing, leave me be / Take it all in my stride"
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"One can choose to go back toward safety or forward toward growth. Growth must be chosen again and again; fear must be overcome again and again."
~ Abraham Maslow
The technology presents all sorts of thorny problems—a philosopher’s favourite kind
Why big AI labs are hiring so many philosophers
“Your work is going to fill a large part of your life, and the only way to be truly satisfied is to do what you believe is great work. And the only way to do great work is to love what you do.”
– Steve Jobs. I believe that what you have accomplished here with us was great work, and I also believe that there is even greater work out there for you. I hope you love it...
As usual, Abraham Maslow was wrong. People create art when they're dying, starving, freezing, not only when they are comfortable and have all their needs met.
Because creating art is a fundamental human function. it's a way to say "I was here" and "I saw, thought, and felt something".