Reality Check

Are we getting too lazy to appreciate the smaller things in life when it comes to human interaction? Rich noticed something horrifying around a guy and his ear pods recently, which shines a spotlight on the importance of being present socially.

Rich Mulholland is back with his dose of witty expertise on Reality Check. This week, he discusses why 'muting' someone you follow on social media is rather cowardly, compared to rather telling them why you aren't interested in seeing what they post. Find out Rich's perspective on how to handle this 21st century predicament.

Rich talks about a conference that was trying not to be a conference. It flopped completely, so Rich sheds some light on why this happened. The concept of throwing the baby out with the bath water has never been more appropriate in this case, with Rich sharing how we should look to constantly improve rather than destroy.

People seem to care a lot about other people nowadays. Or do they? Rich believes we are living in an age of satisfaction, so much so that we have surplus care to give others as our lives are so good. As always, he is right, but what does this mean for our everyday lives and people's principles?

We all have various versions of ourselves, but Rich delves into the notion of 'present you' doing more for 'future you'. Like all of Rich's really great points, it is super simple and easy to implement in life, with majors benefits in the long run when you discover this balance.

Rich has some interesting developments around the issues of 'havetovism', and what people are getting upset about right now. From palm oil to half-hearted religious people, Rich has some great points as usual. But do you fall into his spotlight?

As a non-drinker, Rich is often the designated driver at social functions. Taking the concept further, he suggests we should look at doing the same when it comes to capturing moments on our phones. This way we can be more than just present in situations, and actually give things our full attention.

We've all been there before... you and a large group of friends or family meet at a restaurant, and then chaos ensues when the bill arrives. Ever one to find a solution to people's problems, Rich has some convincing ground rules on the subject which can hopefully prevent future stresses in your life.

Rich wants to change some narratives around the importance of being a dad. While most men are judged by giving it their all in their careers, many should receive the same level of praise for their role in the home. As always, Rich provides compelling arguments on the subject, applying personal experience too to drive it home.

While many get caught up with the whole plastic drinking straw saga, Rich goes deeper into what it means to actually make a change. By tapping into our need for consistency in life, Rich points out that the straws are just the tip of the change iceberg that we can actually achieve with very little effort.