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QWAN - Quality Without A Name
The many and varied thoughts of Martyn Foster
Welcome to QWAN - Quality Without A Name. This is the blog of writer Martyn Foster who embodies the spirit of QWAN through producing high quality pieces of writing without being a household name.
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Balancing the imbalance.
Martyn Foster
Aug 163 min read
Let me tell you a story…
…one that didn’t begin in a galaxy far, far away.
Martyn Foster
Jul 194 min read
For people who have given up hope
Finding something to fight for when you feel there isn’t anything.
Martyn Foster
Jun 73 min read
The power of positivity
Human flourishing and optimal functioning.
Martyn Foster
Mar 223 min read
Outsourcing our sanity
I get by with a little help from my friends (and family).
Martyn Foster
Feb 234 min read
Do you think I am a good person?
People pleasers and the incessant need to be liked.
Martyn Foster
Dec 8, 20234 min read
Limitation can be good
It’s the happiness of pursuit rather than the other way around.
Martyn Foster
Nov 24, 20234 min read
Relationships and communication
Your use of language can convey many different thoughts and feelings.
Martyn Foster
Oct 6, 20233 min read
Acceptable rule breaking
Asking for forgiveness rather than permission.
Martyn Foster
Sep 29, 20233 min read
Narrowing of foci
From jack of all trades to master of one.
Martyn Foster
Sep 22, 20234 min read
Positive emotion and energy
Making hay even when the sun doesn’t shine.
Martyn Foster
Sep 1, 20233 min read
Lightening the load
Even the serious must learn to be light-hearted.
Martyn Foster
Aug 18, 20233 min read
That winning spirit
The ability of sport to bring people together.
Martyn Foster
Aug 11, 20234 min read
An honest discussion about honesty
Why people find it difficult and the rise of dishonest people.
Martyn Foster
Aug 4, 20233 min read
It’s just me against the world, baby!
Feelings of loneliness, isolation and being misunderstood.
Martyn Foster
Jul 14, 20234 min read
Greed, I decree! More than you need!
Why we do it, its many forms, and effects.
Martyn Foster
Jun 9, 20234 min read
Creators of our own demise
Why man has a habit of getting in his own way.
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