Aesop Therapy – The cat that tried to change its spots
There is a popular saying that if something sounds too good to be true it probably is. I prefer to look on the bright side of life, and at least consider anything that looks good. On this occasion the mice were correct, and were not fooled by the cat’s clumsy...Aesop Therapy – The Vicious Cat and the Mice with their Cunning Plan
The mice had suffered enough and they really had to take action. They called an Extraordinary General Meeting to discuss how to deal with the vicious cat. They came up with a cunning plan but unfortunately forgot one critical detail. We often make the same mistake...Blog July 2018 – Birmingham Buses
I went to medical school in Birmingham, and what a wonderful city it was and still is. However the bus service in those days had a mind of its own. A common expression was, “This is just like a Birmingham bus. You wait hours for one, and then six turn up at...Aesop Therapy – The farmer, the goose, and the golden egg
Perhaps we should truly value what we already have, rather than think too much about what we want in the future? Not for the first time less is often more.Motivation and Determination
Motivation and determination are often used interchangeably and are important for success in life. But there are some key differences between the two.