Malky McEwan
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Curious mind. Author of three funny memoirs. Top writer on Quora and Medium x 9. Writing to entertain, and inform. Goal: become the oldest person in the world (breaking my record every day).
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The Purpose of this Article is to Grant You a Superpower
“What do you want, Geo…”. It took me a second to realise George wasn’t behind me when I got to the bar. I looked back and saw him by the door, smiling like a lemon shark. He’d taken four steps into the pub and stopped.
By Malky McEwan2 years ago in Motivation
The Most Revealing Trait in Our Human Nature
Long walks, workouts, quizzes, scrabble, cocktails, film nights, wine tasting, cake baking, fancy dress, cooking, navel-gazing, falling out, making up, afternoon naps, clapping at six, long baths, murders and staring openmouthed at the news.
By Malky McEwan2 years ago in Families
Fallen Out With Writing? — This Is Why
By any measure, selling millions of copies of your book is a success. Yet, according to math professor Jordan Ellenberg, “A Brief History Of Time” by Stephen W. Hawking, which sold 25 million copies, is one of the least-read books ever.
By Malky McEwan2 years ago in Writers
How a Poisonous Yellow Frog Explains Why Trump Leads the Polls
If you are ever in Columbia, keep your eye out for a tiny banana-yellow frog. Brightly coloured animals in nature generally mean danger. Beware. The Golden Poison Frog is a prime example. It’s the world’s most toxic animal. You will find it hopping around on the forest floor in broad daylight.
By Malky McEwan2 years ago in The Swamp
The Sweetie Jar Principle - The Most Effective Promotion Process You Will Ever Read
All newly appointed top bosses want to stamp their authority - some do it by making changes. My new boss wanted a revamped appraisal system. It wasn't a bad idea. Our process was open to human error.
By Malky McEwan4 years ago in Journal
The Real Reason You Aren't Being Promoted
Bunfights, the Dunning-Kruger effect, the Peter Principle and Raised Eyebrows In the year I was promoted, interest rates rose to 5.25%. International markets went downhill on a black bin liner, and it wasn’t long before the world experienced an almighty financial crash. The worst economic disaster since the Great Depression of 1929.
By Malky McEwan4 years ago in Journal
The One Thing Jordan Peterson Nailed About Your Perspective on Life
I’m not sure if this will apply to you But it applies to some people I know, and I need to figure out how I can get them to read this. How do you tell someone that by making life worse for others, they double up on their own misery?
By Malky McEwan4 years ago in Motivation
