Joakim Book·Feb 26, 2022Carnivore (Me)My journey into the phat-fatty-fat world of meat.A response icon1A response icon1
Joakim Book·Feb 23, 2022I Didn’t Ask for Your OpinionOn the blissful wonders of another’s perspective, unbidden and uncalled for.
Joakim Book·Feb 18, 2022Clearer Words, Clearer MindsWriting well, committing to a challenge, and see your world shift.
Joakim Book·Feb 9, 2022Apologies and Hurt FeelingsYou should probably say “I’m Sorry You Feel That Way” more often; and reject those who think it’s a terrible and hurtful phrase.
Joakim Book·Jan 30, 2022Do What Is Meaningful — But Mind the SelectionHow selection in success fools us into thinking we understand how success was made.
Joakim Book·Jan 18, 2022Uninteresting People, version 2: A Guide to Arguing with StrangersIt takes a rare kind of open and direct friendship to withstand hyper-honest comments like “mate, this is uninteresting”
Joakim Book·Jan 9, 2022Boring People: Opting Out Is More Powerful Than Fighting BackDon Corleone: “it don’t make any difference to me what a man does for a living, you understand.”
Joakim Book·Jan 4, 2022An Ambivalent Love Letter to BritainI used to love these Isles; I still love them; I may once again.
Joakim Book·Dec 31, 2021What I’ve Learnt This YearStrange years provide strange lessons. Break more rules; endure hardship; work your body — go outside! — and beware your often tricksy…