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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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Martyn Foster
- Jul 10, 2020
- 3 min
In praise of the quiet life: Why the cost of sanity in this society is a certain level of alienation
A truly rich life may be one that is a little poorer and little more obscure.
Martyn Foster
- Jun 26, 2020
- 3 min
Celebrating the ordinary life – It’s okay to not be exceptional
The majority of people are destined for what approximates an average life, by definition, and we need to learn that this is okay...
Martyn Foster
- Jun 18, 2020
- 3 min
The Last of Us: Part II – We did “Endure & Survive”, now what awaits us?
The highly anticipated sequel to the much acclaimed video game by developer Naughty Dog, “The Last of Us”, is finally out today.
Martyn Foster
- Jun 5, 2020
- 4 min
Party like it’s 1989 - A throwback to what was going on the year I was born
“Marty! We have to go back!”
I like reflecting, I like looking back, it reminds me of where I’ve come from to get to where I am now.
Martyn Foster
- May 15, 2020
- 3 min
Write as if no one will read it – Pseudo-advice or a stroke of counterintuitive genius?
We’re always told to dance as if no one is looking, sing as if no one is listening, have sex as if no one is watching…
Martyn Foster
- May 8, 2020
- 3 min
Another year older, another year wiser? – Revelations on turning 31
As we celebrate the anniversary of my birth 31 winters ago, winter is coming and a dark cloud hangs overhead to subdue festivities…
Martyn Foster
- May 1, 2020
- 3 min
Designed to Win – Life and Legacy of Ayrton Senna
Today marks the anniversary of Senna’s tragic accident at Imola in 1994. However, he was more than just an exceptional racing driver...
Martyn Foster
- Apr 17, 2020
- 5 min
Ode to Basketball Joy – Homage to this year’s Hall of Fame inductees
We can't always choose who comes into our lives and makes an impact, and here I pay tribute to three such men.
Martyn Foster
- Mar 6, 2020
- 3 min
Introduction – To be the master you must be willing to be the fool
When starting a new venture or learning a new skill, you have to be willing to be the fool otherwise you’d probably never start anything new