To live intensely

The intensity with which we live life is determined by the depth of our surrender to feelings. How far would you be willing to go to intensely enjoy your life? Think of Giuseppe Verdi, Picasso, Galileo, even Jobs himself, among many other geniuses. They all embraced...

Unspoken power of opposites

The task of a leader is to choose the way forward. Often the options available, when independently assessed, are logical and valid. However, when juxtaposed they can seem contradictory and mutually exclusive. The apparent contradiction can induce the decision-maker to choose one over the other when,...

Mixing alcohol with business

The most valuable organ which we rely on to do good business deals (besides other things) is our brain. A brain in excellent condition requires that one take as much care of it as possible. When it comes to a professional in a leadership role...

Your end is near

To enjoy the passing of the years with quality of life is different from simply keeping oneself alive or, put another way, not being dead yet. Actually, perhaps you are already dead, but unaware of it, or even worse: you should be...

Father, businessman and guilt

Your children don’t have to like you all the time nor always be happy. A disappointment or frustration will be overcome eventually. To pamper your children in excess means: not giving room for frustration and disappointment to arise, hindering their future. A spoilt person will...

Shut up and direct

Your job is not to talk, but to make things happen. Of course, to make things happen, you should draw on the help of your team. If you do not know what state your team is in, how can you help its members improve? First listen...

Everyone has a sad day

It is even healthy to have one because if you don’t feel sadness, it is a sign that you have stopped in time. Sadness shows you that the world moves and changes. Like it or not, the world moves on with you as its passenger. The greater...