The Couch Cone of Silence
About five years ago, I bought a cushy couch for my office. (Okay, yes, I did get the model that could flatten into an emergency nap station, but let’s just say that I plan for contingencies—it sounds more professional that way.) Our projects required a lot of office-to-office visiting to discuss situations in person, and eventually, said couch (and therefore, my office) became a veritable beacon, attracting anyone looking for an excuse to decompress. Such is the life of a one-couch, 50-chair business.
This has 0 technical content. But it’s an important aspect of people. I guess it’s just a reminder that everyone has inner demons and struggles with something. Nobody is all strong all the time.