Malky McEwan
Bio
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).
Stories (55/0)
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 McEwan2 months ago in Motivation
The Man Walking His Dog
Today, I stopped. “Would you mind if I walked with you for a little while?” John is in his sixties, 6’ 1” and his dog is a golden labrador. He’s married, two kids, both grown up and flown the nest and the country. One lives on the other side of the world in New Zealand, she’s getting married this year. He’s hoping Covid doesn’t stop him and his wife from being there.
By Malky McEwan3 months ago in Motivation
Richard Branson Has 2 Valuable Pieces of Career Advice
How to think like Richard Branson British business magnate, Richard Branson, founder of the Virgin Group was 4-years-old and a mile from his grandparent's house when his mom pushed him out of the car and drove off.
By Malky McEwan3 months ago in Motivation
There Are Easier Ways to Earn Money Than Writing
If you are writing for the money, go get a job. Seriously, there are easier ways to earn a buck. Billy got a job delivering prescriptions. He loves it. It gets him up in the mornings and he listens to music on his rounds. His income is steady, he gets paid holidays and a sense of satisfaction.
By Malky McEwan3 months ago in Journal
Princess Diana, and the BBC
The Queen is a remarkable lady In 2003, Crown Prince Abdullah of Saudi Arabia visited the Queen at Balmoral, her castle in Scotland. After lunch, the queen asked Abdullah if he would like a tour of the grounds. They ushered him into the front passenger seat of a Land Rover and to his utter consternation the Queen climbed into the driver’s seat and drove off.
By Malky McEwan3 months ago in Humans
This Conversation Tip Will Blow People's Minds
Have you ever sat around a dinner table and wondered what to say? Some people are naturally good at small-talk, they bounce in with their personal stories and everyone listens. Then there are the quiet ones, like me, who get interrupted and talked over. Good news — it’s okay to be a listener and with this little tip I picked up from my super-smart friend, people will think you are super-smart too.
By Malky McEwan4 months ago in Lifehack
