Trish's Blog

There’s a strange pressure these days to make everything look bigger than it is. Big plans. Big launches. Big energy. Big declarations about how this year, month, or week will finally change everything.

It’s addictive. And it’s distracting.

Because while the world cheers for the loud moments, the truth is far less glamorous. Most real progress is built in the quiet. In the moments no one notices. In the tasks that don’t feel exciting at all.

Yet many of us chase the rush of the next impressive idea, convinced that if it looks bold, it must be moving us forward.

This is where I remind myself of my own work.
Weird Wisdom has always centred on the practical side of difference. It is about using the way we think, see, interpret, and respond to the world in ways that make a genuine impact.

A big part of that is getting comfortable with the slower parts.
The uncertain parts.
The parts that make you wonder if anything is happening at all.

Because that is where the real growth hides.

When we stop chasing spectacle, we see our work more honestly. We notice where we avoid something because it feels repetitive. We notice where we have convinced ourselves that big automatically means important. We notice the contradictions we hold, like wanting meaningful change while quietly stepping around the small actions that actually make it possible.

Every meaningful shift in my life and work has come from choosing the less glamorous path. The uncomfortable conversations. The repetitive tasks. The moments that ask for consistency long before they offer a reward.

So next time you feel pulled toward something shiny and impressive, take a moment and ask yourself:

Does this move me closer to what I care about, or does it simply look good from the outside?

The answer will not always be obvious. That is part of the process. You are learning to navigate uncertainty, hold contradictions, and choose the path that supports what you want rather than the path that earns the quickest applause.

Your progress does not need to be loud to be real.
It only needs to be intentional.
And it grows strongest in the small steps you return to again and again.