I’ve recently been spending a lot of time thinking about the past year, what has gone well, what mistakes I’ve made and where I have grown. I have also thought a lot about the future year, trying to see where I should place my focus, what lessons to remember and where I should strive to […]
Transform Weaknesses Into Strengths
We all have our own personal weaknesses. For some of us, these weaknesses are caused by the lack of a skill or certain knowledge. Not knowing how to drive a car or being a bad cook, are certainly weaknesses. Other weaknesses come down to our personalities. Some people are shy, overconfident or temperamental. Weaknesses can […]
Energy VS Time
I used to be a big disciple of the time management philosophy. Clearly, organizing your time, making lists and scheduling your priorities was the key to productivity, success and ultimately happiness. I’ve read a lot of books on time management and many more articles on the subject. There was only one problem with time management, […]
Finding Truth in Information
We all live in very uncertain times where truth is often obscured and controversy rages. Our world is changing faster than it ever has before. A millennium passes and two buildings collapse in violence. A disease unknown a few decades ago is now claiming the lives of millions. Communication and information once difficult are now […]
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