05/26/2026
"No one connects by listening to stories told with a DJ-style voice, a Hero’s Journey structure, and ‘confidence-inspiring’ body language."
Did I go too far?
The Truth is Enough
On Sunday, I had breakfast with a friend I hadn’t seen in a while.
05/19/2026
You can't collaborate unless you connect.
Connected In Isolation
Hello, I was reading a post on LinkedIn [and yes, I am ashamed of myself] about how companies are forcing people to come back into the office to encourage collaboration.
05/12/2026
We have just done 4 Fish And Bear events in 8 days, and after tonight, we’ll be at 5 in 10 days.
Do I need to say that’s a lot?
Too Many Is Not Enough.
Hello, We have just done 4 Fish And Bear events in 8 days, and after tonight, we’ll be at 5 in 10 days.
05/05/2026
Read this, and every time you go to a hotel, you'll be counting the number of patterns in the room.
Catching Patterns
I’m not a great fan of patterns.
04/28/2026
Back in the late 1900s, I bought a t-shirt. My favorite t-shirt. I can’t remember whether I bought it at a MotoGP race event or from a cheap stall in Bangkok. I didn’t know it would become my favorite when I bought it, so my memory is a bit fuzzy.
Anyway, that t-shirt had an embroidered emblem with two intensely staring eyes and the words ‘No Fear.’ It was a popular logo for idiots like me, who really enjoyed a little, manageable, kinda-safe-really, fear.
Truth be told, I was a bit scared to wear it at first. Like somehow, I’d be discovered as secretly risk-averse and ridiculed for my choices. But I had that shirt for over two decades and eventually wore it out.
Well, my fear is back.
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No Fear
Back in the late 1900s, I bought a t-shirt.
04/27/2026
Fish And Bear has taken over this page and will post all our events here, and there, and everywhere.😂
https://www.facebook.com/fishandbearnet/events
Fish And Bear Network - formally You Tell Yours
A social event, where people (often strangers) meet and tell stories. Nobody knows what they are going to tell. The most enjoyable way to meet new people. Mostly listening, you'll hear our similarities and our uniqueness. Both peaceful & invigorating.