The Art of Brilliance Blog
Welcome to our random musings. If Carlsberg could write blogs...
How to have the best death ever…
We’re an upbeat bunch at Art of Brill. But we live in the real world where bad stuff happens. We’ve had more than our fair share of bereavements in the last six months, including Ollie’s grandpa. (more…)
Matt’s Story
I first came across Art of Brilliance after reading Shine by Andy Cope and Gavin Oattes. I enjoyed it so much I read it twice! It truly was a wakeup call for me. (more…)
It’s all about you!
Behaviour isn’t the problem, behaviour tells us there is a problem! (more…)
Where do you stand on phones at the dinner table?
Having recently moved house, I inevitably found myself at IKEA. Following the arrows, I came to the kitchen section and wandering amongst the picture perfect Scandi chic, I began to notice a common thread. In most designs, there was an iPad holder built into the breakfast bar. (more…)
How to find nurture in nature
Most people who love nature will go for a walk, or maybe pitch a tent in a field. If you’re a hard-core nature lover, you’ll immerse yourself in a wild swim. (more…)
Climate change: Bring. It. On!
Woah. Wait! Before you take to social media to vent your spleen at the headline, read on… (more…)
A love letter to ‘Now’
Dear present moment, I thought I’d write a note, just in case I have to suddenly leave this planet without saying a proper goodbye.
Sick and tired of being sick and tired?
Imagine the fictional business of A.O.B. Cross Country Delivery LTD. Their task? To drive their fleet from the top of the UK to the bottom of it, make a delivery, then head back to base… (more…)
From Lifeless to LIFE
Gogglebox fans, look away now. I’ve not seen the programme, but I’m aware of it and I know that it’s super-popular. For the uninitiated, Gogglebox is a TV programme where we, the audience, get to watch people watching TV. (more…)
How to kickstart a revolution
I’ve just read several books on D&I (for those not in the know, that’s diversity and inclusion). I get it. I believe in it. I’m all for it. But the books failed to ignite me. (more…)
What about the dandelions?
It was a warm June day, and my daughters, Ruby and Rose were playing in the garden. They were having a great time on the trampoline, laughing and enjoying nature. (more…)
The Game of Life…
We’re mid-Euros so I’m mentioning football, but the learning is MUCH bigger than that… (more…)