Reality Check

Getting off the fence on taking offence

Rich adds some crucial colour to everyday life, and gives you a better perspective on things that others find troublesome. The ongoing issue of 'being offended' or 'taking offence' gets more attention here, with a take out that is as simple as could be.

19 Feb 2018 8 min

Follow Gluttony

Rich Mulholland raises the idea of why we think Twitter is broken because of what he terms 'follow gluttony'. Hear why he thinks we should all go on an information diet.

12 Feb 2018 11 min

I'm Offended Too

What sense is there in someone being offended on someone else's behalf, especially when the person in question isn't offended themselves? Rich uses the recent drama surrounding grid girls to discuss this.

5 Feb 2018 10 min

Stressing over Half-Baked News

Rich joins the team for the first time in 2018, and reminds us about the value of patience and reflection. We waste so much time getting caught up in everyday sensationalist news... news that is just a part of a greater story and therefore not that important. We should be…

22 Jan 2018 8 min

New Day's Resolutions

In his final instalment of the Reality Check of 2017, Rich leaves you with something very special for the year ahead. A manageable way of forgetting impossible new year's resolutions, and rather doing more frequent and meaningful things. Your better 2018 starts here!

18 Dec 2017 10 min

The Generations Myth & To Don't Lists

Rich had high hopes of being positive this week, but Gareth gets him going on the 'generations' conversation which he pulls to pieces with some practical logic. He does get back to providing some positivity, and advice on what to do to make your life better this festive season.

11 Dec 2017 16 min

Black Friday & Actual Giving of Thanks

Always one to delve past the obvious, Rich talks about Black Friday and the hypocrisy among the classes. Why do we hijack other cultures' holidays though, especially when we pick up the worst parts of it? This week's episode is as insightful and entertaining as ever.

27 Nov 2017 10 min

Improving conferencing for all

Rich is often the headline speaker and much sought after panel guest at a wide range of conferences. Fair to say he knows a fair amount about them then, and is therefore in a position to improve them. He shares some insights into this, and how we can communicate better…

20 Nov 2017 11 min

Traffic Circles are Killing us

There are many things tripping up society nowadays, and Rich Mulholland believes traffic circles are right up there with the worst of them. Do you know how to use a traffic circle, do they cause much frustration? Well Rich will hopefully ease the anxiety with this complex rant.

13 Nov 2017 9 min

Thoughts & Prayers

Another terrorist attack, another outpouring of 'thoughts and prayers' from politicians and world leaders. But what does this actually achieve other than giving those providing the 'thoughts and prayers' some of the limelight? Rich explores this subject in his usual way, providing some thought-provoking content to consider and act on.

6 Nov 2017 10 min

Skin Colour Conundrums & Absolute Contexts

Dove have done the unthinkable, they have messed with skin colour! Their intentions were naturally as pure as they say their products are, but thanks to rabble rousing culture this matters not. Now people are calling to boycott the brand, which gets Rich to remind us about absolute context and…

9 Oct 2017 15 min

When Police are Allowed to be Heavy-Handed

Police brutality is something that has come into the spotlight over the last couple of years, but is it all unwarranted? Rich Mulholland has a strong argument for the police strong-arming those who deserve it, and poses some thought-provoking perspectives on the matter.

2 Oct 2017 8 min

The Irony of Free Speech & Left Sensitivities

CNN interviews someone over free speech, and instantly get offended by him saying he believes in boobs. The irony escaped them of course, but naturally not Rich, who unpacks the problems around free speech and people's double standards around this.

18 Sep 2017 16 min

Making your Future You proud

We all indulge a bit in the winter, but do we get back in shape for summer? Many don't because they are too scared to be around perfect people in a gym. Screw your pride though - that's the big lesson today from Rich. Short term pride is sabotaging the…

28 Aug 2017 6 min

Verbal & non-verbal communication

Ever one to go beyond the surface of a topic, Rich explores the Mehrabian myth and the elements of verbal and non-verbal communication. What we say is still so much more important than how we say things, meaning we really should be questioning people in the spotlight more than ever.

14 Aug 2017 13 min

Creating a worthwhile Morning Ritual

We can all be better. Rich believes in this and has some worthwhile advice on how we can all start operating at a higher level. By developing a worthwhile morning ritual, we can plan better and make sure we stay focused on what is important to us. It also makes…

7 Aug 2017 9 min

Free is Overrated

When you aren't invested in something, your interest is naturally much lower. Rich makes the point how everybody wants things for free, but this means they seldom value it like they should. The freebie culture isn't helping us move forward and this needs to be addressed once and for all.

24 Jul 2017 9 min

Speak Out

After reminiscing about some iconic concerts, Rich poses the concern of the emerging culture of being too concerned about offending people that one doesn't even say anything, stressing the fact too that it's actually okay to be different but how it's not okay to not have equal rights.

17 Jul 2017 17 min

Escape-Goal Gravity

Continuing the conversation from last week, Rich cautions about not getting too wrapped up in accomplishing one specific goal, that you neglect your others in a theory he's termed 'Escape-Goal Gravity'.

3 Jul 2017 10 min

Do you Really have a Bucket List?

Inspired by a Ted Talk called 'Before I Die', Rich got a whole new perspective about what a 'bucket list' really is and how we don't realistically have one. The cancer of procrastination is holding us all back, but with a bit of constructive urgency we can change that. Purpose…

26 Jun 2017 11 min