When I recently brought a new iPhone, the rep offered me some deal so that if a new phone came out in something like 90 days after my purchase, I could upgrade to the new phone for free. I laughed because I certainly don’t need to do that. But it reminded me of the standard adoption curve I learned years ago getting my Electrical Engineering … Continue reading Why You Should Feel Smug About Your Learning Curve
In today’s professional world, skills and competencies have become the cornerstone of success. The landscape is more dynamic and competitive than ever, requiring us not only to excel at what we do but also to adapt quickly to new demands. Let’s explore how developing and honing these skills can lead to improved job performance, career progression, adaptability, problem-solving abilities, and better collaboration within teams. Job … Continue reading The Role of Skills and Competencies in Today’s Professional Landscape
Tomorrow, June 9, 2024, it’s election day in the European Union. I want to share with you the observations of an Italian Professor of Ethics made in 2018 that caught my attention. The professor’s observations resonate deeply with the current state of public discourse, highlighting the profound changes in how opinions are formed and shared in our digital age. His reflections, although penned several years … Continue reading The Evolution of Public Discourse in the Digital Age
Have you ever found yourself yearning for a fresh start, a chance to redefine who you are and what you stand for? Reinventing oneself can be a daunting yet exhilarating endeavor, fraught with challenges and opportunities alike. If you’ve ever felt the pull towards a new beginning, join me as we explore the six steps to successful reinvention. Step One: Ignite Your Passion Embarking on … Continue reading Embracing Change: Your Journey to Reinvention
In the timeless words of Buddha and Aristotle, change is an undeniable fact of life. However, the pace of change in our modern world has reached unprecedented levels, ushering in disruptions across social, technological, political, and environmental dimensions. As we grapple with this constant state of flux, managing uncertainty becomes a pressing challenge for many, often evoking fear. The Acceleration of Change in Our Modern … Continue reading Change: Understanding the Evolutionary Roots of Fear
So I just got back from a 2-week trip to Hong Kong. A quick ding dong to say how do you do. I was there to organise several things related to my license that needed sorting. It was the first time I’d gone back since I left my former lover in difficult circumstances over a year ago. It was a very interesting experience indeed. What … Continue reading A Hong Kong Ding-Dong
It happens sometimes that we say the wrong thing at the wrong time, or something inappropriate, or have an attitude that has offended the sensibilities of one or more people. In everyday life, communication errors and misunderstandings are the order of the day. But how do we behave when we realize that something we have said or done has had a negative impact on others? … Continue reading Why Apologizing Is an Act of Responsibility
Step into the world of Qi Gong, an age-old practice that traces its roots back to the rich world of ancient China, where it first blossomed some 5000 years ago. This holistic discipline has been profoundly shaped by an interweaving of philosophical strands, including the profound wisdom of Taoism, the transformative teachings of Buddhism, and the ethical principles of Confucianism. Initially flourishing within the realm … Continue reading Explore the Ancient Origins of Qi Gong: A Journey Back in Time
After Todd’s post last Friday, which also mentions a previous post by Troy, I re-post here an article about getting old. So, here you find some instructions for living your third youth with no worries. There is a direct relationship between aging and physical, and mental activity. People who adopt a sedentary and passive lifestyle after retirement accelerate their aging process. Lack of movement diminishes … Continue reading Late Bloomers: Instructions For Use
Do you know that if you put a crab in a bucket, it can run away, but if you put together a group of crabs in a bucket, none of them can escape, because as soon as one will start climbing, another will reach it, grab it and pull it down? Some people are like those crabs. They push you down, while others pull you … Continue reading Why To Be Successful You Should Stay Away From Crabs
We might have experienced difficulties in the relationship with our partner. Distance, unkindness, distraction, not listening, too busy, and much more. I read this story and I want to share it with you. I think it has a powerful lesson to teach us. Sometimes things are easier than we think but we cannot find a solution because we are too distracted by the complications that … Continue reading How to Make Your Partner Love You Again
The Swahili have a saying: Hamna yatima, watoto ni wetu sote. It loosely translates to: there are no orphans, children belong to all of us. It’s used to signify the ‘mulitparenthood’ phenomenon typical of African societies. Put differently, it’s used to reiterate that being a parent is a lifelong role. I have seen my mother embody this saying in her various parenting avatars. Mother, aunt, … Continue reading OF DIAPERS AND CHANGES IN ROUTINE
Procrastination means postponing, setting aside what we should do today to a hypothetical tomorrow. Who hasn’t done that at least once in their life? Studies revealed that procrastination affects one in five people. It could concern only some areas (for example study or work) or all the actions of one person. What is procrastination? Steel’s 2007 studies tell us that procrastination must be considered a … Continue reading Why Procrastination Is One of Our Internal Enemies, and How We Can Fight It
Karma is one of the most known concepts of Buddhism and Hinduism. At the same time, it is also one of the least understood. You may hear people speaking about having a good or a bad Karma without really knowing what it is about. Those two main Eastern religions define Karma in the same way despite having developed their own concept of “Karman”, which can … Continue reading The True Meaning of Karma, How It Works and How It Helps You Improving Your Life
Worrying means thinking about the future considering only, or almost exclusively, the negative aspects. Moreover, you would think about something that has not happened yet. Continuous and excessive worries are symptoms of anxiety. That’s why it is important to change your basic negative beliefs. Changing Your Basic Negative Beliefs To understand why some things worry you, you need to identify your basic negative beliefs that … Continue reading How Changing Your Basic Negative Beliefs Would Help You Stop Worrying
Nearing Christmas, we are usually getting ready for family traditions. Perhaps you have a religious ritual you perform or a meal you prepare. These traditions add to the ambiance of the experience. Sometimes, though, they create a sense of sacredness, which can be harmful if it limits our ability to adapt, change, and grow. At a family gathering, a young woman was asked why she … Continue reading Family Traditions: A Recipe For Realization
Hello there! I hope everyone had a good start to their week! I just finished reading ‘The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari’ by Robin Sharma. I had a couple of issues with the narration but what I want to talk about here is the issue with some of the content. Overall, I think the author had good intentions and wanted to convey as many ideas … Continue reading Speed of Personal Development
Hi there! How are you? Sometimes, unexpected news that can change our entire life comes and shocks us. What I noticed in those moments is that they do not always devastates us. In fact, sometimes, I deal with these kinds of sudden changes better than smaller adaptive changes. Why? I think the answer lies in labeling. When the change is noticeable enough (big and sudden), … Continue reading Define the problem
When Micheal Jordan returned from the NBA after an extended hiatus his publicity manager was unsure how they should announce the news. So, he wrote a number of press releases for Micheal to choose from. But Jordan didn’t like any of them. He said, “I’ll do it myself.” before picking up a pen and writing down the following message, “I’m back.” That was it. The … Continue reading I’m Back
Changes in working places happen more and more often nowadays. I have experienced myself so many dynamic/unstable working places that I decided to explore a bit this topic. The reasons may be different: new challenges imposed by the market or by the customers, new technologies or new policies. You can experience both personal and organisational changes. Personal changes may be transitions or career moves; organisational … Continue reading Change Management in Working Places
