PinnedTony OllivierDoes My Thinking Smell Funny?Confirmation bias — looking for evidence that supports a belief and throwing away anything that disagrees with it.·6 min read·Feb 2, 2021----
Tony OllivierBi-polar in the familyIn the 60s, my bi-polar father moved our family to Northern Ontario. We discovered many things that weren’t on the travel brochure.·5 min read·Sep 13, 2023----
Tony OllivierWriter’s Block and TackleFor this year’s kickoff, my company gifted all employees with a subscription to MasterClass — the place where you can listen to your idols…·3 min read·Feb 4, 2022----
Tony Ollivier“Give Me A Break” — Better Pacing with Scrivener.Scrivener is a tool for writers with a singular focus. It’s not for publishing, layout, or for creating fancy newsletters; it’s for…·4 min read·Feb 1, 2021--1--1
Tony OllivierLove In The Time of CholeraYesterday, we foraged for flour, eggs and sliced ham at a Vancouver Costco. Civil lineups, lots of hand sanitizer and diligent…·4 min read·Apr 14, 2020----
Tony OllivierWhy Is The United Kingdom The Creative Center Of Everything?We are on a family trip to the UK. As my wife and kids sleep, I’m typing this at a coffee shop in the Stockbridge area in Edinburgh. We…·5 min read·Sep 12, 2019--1--1
Tony OllivierBoxing Your Way To Better HealthI’m not planning to fight, but hitting is great!·4 min read·Aug 15, 2019----
Tony OllivierWriting A Novel? Easier Than You Think.Applying butt to chair with a word deadline works wonders·6 min read·Aug 14, 2019----
Tony OllivierWhy Writing in Coffee Shops Makes Me More Productive.Coffee shop creativity·4 min read·Aug 9, 2019--2--2