psst...

I get asked all the time.. "How do you stay so calm?". "Why aren't you bothered about this or that?", "Doesn't > get on your nerves?" "How can you find humour in this state of chaos?"

The truth is I have a true secret to maintaining my zen like state when dealing with family, friends but most especially co-workers. I'll share it with you if you have a moment. Whenever issues arise, that have the potential of driving me insane, I examine said issues by 1 solitary factor: will dealing with this issue bring additional value to my life in any way shape or form? If the response is no then the issue is filed within my coveted NMP (Not My Problem) file.

The good news is you can have one too!!! If you don't get how, when and why to use your NMP file, I honestly can't help you. It really takes a certain level of innate apathy and genuine desire to perserve one's sanity to truly actualize the value of an NMP file.

Once again, I must admit, I'm not the creator of the NMP concept. Its a long standing practice which has survived for generations, centuries perhaps. I was introduced to it by my good friend O.G. who learned of it from another NMP file holder. So I'm doing my duty within the cipher by passing on this practice.

DISCLAIMER: It is completely ill-advised, inappropriate but most of all completely NOT COOL to use an NMP file to excuse oneself from civic duties (e.g. voting, jury duty) and charitable endeavors (e.g. community service activities, donating).

You have been educated. Each one teach one.