On the spectrum or just bad behaviour?

  “For change efforts to be successful, behaviours must be altered. If behaviour isn’t altered, we’re doomed to repeat past mistakes.” Peter Drucker Hosting Saturday Night Live in Mid-May, Elon Musk said that he has Aspergers. This might come as a relief to some who want to explain his erratic behaviour, outbursts and wild accusations. The definition of the disease is: “A form of autism spectrum disorder that is less severe than other forms, characterized by difficulty with social interaction...

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Reflections from Auckland’s Readers and Writers week

  “Without commitment, you cannot have depth in anything whether it’s a relationship, a business or a hobby.” Neil Strauss What struck me about Auckland’s Readers and Writers week was the generosity of this programme.  There were many free events alongside paid-for events. Each was packed. I went to Siobhan Harvey’s launch of her new poetry book ‘Ghosts’ and heard 5 poets including my friend Maris O’Rourke recite her riveting poem Kintsugi. I met and had a chance to talk with Zarah Butcher-McGunnigle...

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