Dr Matt
@drmatt.bsky.social
Public health specialist. He/him. Geeky for medical stuff, science and board games. Mostly here for dog gifs. Posting in a personal capacity.
Only when I’m back in the UK
November 21, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Only when I’m back in the UK
Yeah - probably fine - I’ll ping you a message
November 20, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Yeah - probably fine - I’ll ping you a message
100% the storytelling in wrestling is (usually) so unequivocal, and communicated so effectively both verbally and in the ring - it’s a model for how to effectively influence (compared to the usual charts and graphs - got to do the narrative setup before those become meaningful).
November 20, 2025 at 5:20 PM
100% the storytelling in wrestling is (usually) so unequivocal, and communicated so effectively both verbally and in the ring - it’s a model for how to effectively influence (compared to the usual charts and graphs - got to do the narrative setup before those become meaningful).
Doubly so when you add in the different dynamics of professionals, politicians, volunteers, the public etc.
November 20, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Doubly so when you add in the different dynamics of professionals, politicians, volunteers, the public etc.
Might necessitate a longer conversation than is feasible on here:
But the gist of it is: controlling the narrative, taking people with you on a journey, making that journey interesting, planning for threats and challenges… all useful stuff that I’ve not seen expressed as effectively in trad sources
But the gist of it is: controlling the narrative, taking people with you on a journey, making that journey interesting, planning for threats and challenges… all useful stuff that I’ve not seen expressed as effectively in trad sources
November 20, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Might necessitate a longer conversation than is feasible on here:
But the gist of it is: controlling the narrative, taking people with you on a journey, making that journey interesting, planning for threats and challenges… all useful stuff that I’ve not seen expressed as effectively in trad sources
But the gist of it is: controlling the narrative, taking people with you on a journey, making that journey interesting, planning for threats and challenges… all useful stuff that I’ve not seen expressed as effectively in trad sources
Frankly:
RPG rulebooks > management and leadership books
RPG rulebooks > management and leadership books
November 20, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Frankly:
RPG rulebooks > management and leadership books
RPG rulebooks > management and leadership books
It is *so* useful - and I take so much from the roleplaying/improv/wrestling space into how I do work as well
November 20, 2025 at 5:06 PM
It is *so* useful - and I take so much from the roleplaying/improv/wrestling space into how I do work as well
It arrived today! It’s been exactly what I needed to distract me from an injured and painful foot.
Well done, looking forward to finishing it over the next few days; and I’m sorry that you and Mark didn’t manage to meet for lunch.
Well done, looking forward to finishing it over the next few days; and I’m sorry that you and Mark didn’t manage to meet for lunch.
October 23, 2025 at 7:25 PM
It arrived today! It’s been exactly what I needed to distract me from an injured and painful foot.
Well done, looking forward to finishing it over the next few days; and I’m sorry that you and Mark didn’t manage to meet for lunch.
Well done, looking forward to finishing it over the next few days; and I’m sorry that you and Mark didn’t manage to meet for lunch.
Sounds like a perfect scenario for a game of Goblin Quest!
September 13, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Sounds like a perfect scenario for a game of Goblin Quest!
Seriously tho. Give me the hoops.
September 2, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Seriously tho. Give me the hoops.
[whining noises from shin height]
September 2, 2025 at 9:39 PM
[whining noises from shin height]
You want all of those buddy?
September 2, 2025 at 9:35 PM
You want all of those buddy?
No, no - he’s just the tailor, plain and simple Garak, nothing to see here…
July 21, 2025 at 4:38 PM
No, no - he’s just the tailor, plain and simple Garak, nothing to see here…
‘How I Left The Ministry’ but the car crash is metaphorical?
July 17, 2025 at 5:35 PM
‘How I Left The Ministry’ but the car crash is metaphorical?
Amazing! She must be delighted!
July 17, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Amazing! She must be delighted!
Telford really shining in the press today!
July 15, 2025 at 12:13 AM
Telford really shining in the press today!