Writings for Men of Middle Age in Managerial Positions
The Works
May
12
Extending my Lao Visa
In early May 2024 it is no longer possible to extend a Lao Visa by day, you buy a full month's extension or nothing.
2 min read
May
12
Crossing the Thai-Laos Border
Crossing the Laos-Thai border is simple and efficient, as long as you have your papers in order.
2 min read
May
05
The Centrality of Craftsmanship
Craftsmanship is a mentality we can bring into our work in bureaucracies.
5 min read
May
05
The Craftsmanship Manifesto: Part III
The value of hierarchy. Change makers
5 min read
May
05
The Craftsmanship Manifesto: Part II
A vague sense of unease. Happiness or fulfilment. Productivity in the service economy.
7 min read
May
05
The Craftsmanship Manifesto: Part I
We are Craftsmen: we do a job well for its own sake. The technocrat and the anarchist. The importance of (mastering) ideas. Administrative evil.
8 min read
Apr
26
What is a Lifestyle Change?
A lifestyle change is a physical, mental or emotional change in the way your live your life. Its purpose is to make your life more pleasant.
4 min read
Apr
26
How to change my lifestyle
Many men in their Autumnal years feel the need to change their lifestyle, adapt to the aging process and try
3 min read
Apr
26
I feel like a disappointment
Feeling like a disappointment can be debilitating for a career-oriented man. But paradoxically the one thing we can control is how we feel about a situation.
3 min read
Dec
31
Career Change: an umbrella term
Career change and lifestyle changes during the Autumn of our Lives demand a more artistic approach than we are used to.