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.@davetrott: "If we don’t put our head above the parapet we won’t get shot at, but staying safe and out-of-sight is the opposite of what advertising is supposed to be about" davetrott.co.uk/2026/04/its-ea… Gemini:

I love this, different races dipping into each other's cultures

ANYONE CAN BE NEGATIVE, IT'S EASY. davetrott.co.uk/2026/04/its-ea…

WHAT DIFFERENT COUNTRIES TEACH YOU ABOUT LIFE: Japan — Patience and precision are a form of deep respect Italy — Slowing down is not laziness, it is living Germany — Systems and discipline create real freedom Brazil — Joy is not earned, it is chosen every single day India — Chaos and beauty can exist in the exact same moment Iceland — Silence is not empty, it is full of answers Morocco — Hospitality is not a gesture, it is a philosophy Mexico — Family is not an obligation, it is the whole point Norway — Simplicity is the most underrated form of wealth Greece — Food and conversation are never meant to be rushed New Zealand — Nature is not a backdrop, it is the main event South Korea — Reinvention at any age is not just possible, it is expected USA — Ambition is a language everyone around you speaks fluently Nigeria — Resilience is not a trait, it is a birthright France — Self respect is non negotiable and style is a state of mind Argentina — Passion without apology is the only way to truly live Kenya — Community is not a safety net, it is the foundation Portugal — Nostalgia is not weakness, it is how you honour what shaped you China — Patience across generations builds what one lifetime cannot Australia — Life is too short to take yourself too seriously Spain — Rest is not a reward, it is a right built into the culture Thailand — Kindness given freely costs nothing and changes everything Cuba — Music and survival have always walked hand in hand Netherlands — Equality is not an ideal, it is a daily practice Ethiopia — Ancient pride reminds you that greatness did not start with the west Ghana — Celebration is not reserved for big moments, every day deserves one Turkey — Every city has layers and so does every person you meet Colombia — Transformation is possible for a people, a city and a person Switzerland — Precision and peace can absolutely coexist in the same life Saudi Arabia — Tradition and ambition are not opposites, they are partners Philippines — Warmth is a superpower and Filipinos wield it effortlessly Ukraine — Strength is quiet until the moment it has no choice but to roar Jamaica — Rhythm, faith and roots will carry you further than pressure ever will Peru — Ancient wisdom does not expire just because the world moved on Poland — Dignity in hardship is one of the rarest forms of human strength

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Evolution rewards extremes, not averages via @davetrott

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Love to see two countries having friendly fun with racial strereotypes and it doesn't feature Americans or Brits.

@VincentStops x.com/davetrott/stat…

@davetrott Where is that reported?

Cognitive dissonance: The Netherlands has the lowest cycling-fatality rate in the world. It also has the lowest helmet-usage rate in the world.

@davetrott @rorysutherland @scottmckain

What’s beneath the problem presented—the knee jerk response is to treat symptoms, but we rarely try to identify the core problem, the source. This a faved real world story, a great example of leverage and trade offs. Instead of asking for help, presenting a valuable exchange.

@JoachimSchulz 👍👍👍

.@davetrott: "Avoid a problem before it arises. That’s upstream thinking" Gemini: Every system is perfectly designed to get the results it gets. If you don't like the results, you have to change the design of the system, not just work harder within it. davetrott.co.uk/2026/04/upstre…

@clayton_phillip @eaonp Also interesting stories behind WW1 metal helmets and boxing gloves

@eaonp @davetrott Risk compensation: A theory suggesting that people typically adjust their behavior in response to the perceived level of risk. When safety measures are introduced, individuals often feel "buffered" or more secure, which leads them to take greater risks than they normally would.

A P[OST FOR THE BANK HOLIDAY. davetrott.co.uk/2026/04/upstre…

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@davetrott what's the infrastructure difference?