What is the rat race?
The Wikipedia definition of the ‘Rat Race’ “A rat race is a term used for an endless, self-defeating or pointless pursuit. It conjures up the image of the futile efforts of a lab rat trying to escape whilst running around a maze or in a wheel. The rat race is a term often used to describe work, particularly excessive work; in general terms, if one works too much, one is in the rat race”. Whilst the above definition seems to make sense, the best description of the ‘Rat Race’ that I have ever seen was in a short Video by Warren Borsje. This is one of my all time favorite youtube clips. It shows Warren Borsje telling the story of a young man who has just got his first job and is about to enter the ‘Rat Race’ or the ‘9-5 treadmill’ as he likes to call it. As always he effortlessly combines entertainment, education and comedy – Absolutely Brilliant! To see the clip simply visit www.BanjoSmyth.com I believe you are in the Rat Race when. . . . – You come home after work and only have enough e
The Rat Race is back in Melbourne for the second year and for the first time in Perth. Based on the event of the same name in the UK, the Rat Race is an exciting physical and mental urban adventure challenge. Teams of three run, ride, kayak, climb and abseil across a course thats only revealed to them hours before they begin.
