Category Reflections and Sideways Glances

Thoughts, life lessons, and observations from work life – and everything around it. Here you’ll find pieces that don’t necessarily fit in a box, but touch on life, learning, mistakes, philosophy, and all the things that happen between the lines. Human moments and mental detours, self-irony and perspectives that might resonate with you – or challenge you, just a little.

Illustrasjon av to personer: én henger trygt under en fallskjerm formet som en hjerne, mens den andre går med en paraply under en skyfri himmel. Bildet symboliserer kontrasten mellom å ha et åpent sinn som hjelper deg å lande trygt, og unødvendige bekymringer som tynger deg ned.

A Parachute Only Works When It’s Open

We were sitting there, discussing how we see the world — the importance of observing, of never stopping to learn. In the middle of the conversation, a friend suddenly said: “Remember, a parachute only works when it’s open.” It hit me right in the gut. Because hidden in that simple metaphor lies an entire philosophy about how we live, learn,…

En ung mann krysser en liten bekk over en smal trestamme med en bøtte i hånden, mens en kvinne på motsatt side henter vann direkte fra bekken. Scenen er satt i et grønt landskap med gress og trær i bakgrunnen, og illustrerer å gjøre noe unødvendig komplisert når det enkle alternativet er rett foran.

How Proverbs and Words of Wisdom Can Help You Succeed at Work

Many people see proverbs and words of wisdom as old-fashioned, yet they have survived for generations because they capture experience, knowledge, and life lessons in just a few memorable words. In the workplace, these timeless expressions can serve as guidance, motivation, and practical reminders that help us make better decisions, communicate more effectively, and navigate challenges with greater confidence.

Illustration showing the connection between rural communities and modern society. The image features farmland, wind turbines, fishing boats, offshore oil platforms, food production, and natural resources on one side, with a modern city and remote work on the other. Arrows and icons symbolize how rural areas support jobs, energy, food production, local communities, and economic growth. The headline reads: “That’s Why We Need Rural Communities.”

When Society Becomes a Spreadsheet

When society is measured like a spreadsheet, rural communities quickly become “too expensive.” But societies are not built on efficiency alone. They are built on people, resources, relationships, and long-term thinking. This reflection explores urbanization, short-term economics, and why rural communities still matter far beyond the numbers in a budget.

En grafisk illustrasjon viser en statue som dras ned av sin sokkel av en gruppe demonstranter med plakater og hevede never. Bildet symboliserer samfunnsdebatt, moralsk opprør og kulturkamp, med sterke kontraster i rødt og mørkegrønt.

The Search for Offense: What Happened to Our Ability to Understand?

We say we value free speech and diversity, yet we seem to tolerate disagreement less and less. Have we become so focused on avoiding offense that we have forgotten how to understand one another? From social media outrage and language debates to historical statues and generational differences, this article explores what happens when reactions become more important than intent, and why curiosity may be a better response than indignation.