My aim is to inspire people around the world one blog post at a time.
This is the place to nourish your mind, heart, body and soul.
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It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch your own business. Maybe you want to escape the rat race and find peace in simple living. Maybe you want to improve your health. Whatever your dream is, it is valid!
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Dreams without action are just dreams. But taking action doesn’t necessarily mean quitting your job and burning the ocean. Small steps matter. It is the ability to plug away consistently at something over time that is the key. Small steps add up. You’ll get there!
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If you keep building slowly and consistently with passion each day, adding value that matters to you, then the growth will take care of itself. The keys to achieving success are patience and avoiding complacency.
Beat the Odds in a World of Failing Projects
In a world where ambition often outpaces excellent execution, large-scale projects such as bridges, airports, rail systems, or digital platforms can be challenging to get right.
In “How Big Things Get Done”, Oxford professor Bent Flyvbjerg and journalist Dan Gardner dive into why so many megaprojects fail and what separates the rare successes from the overwhelming number of failures.
The numbers are sobering: 92% of megaprojects are over budget, late, or both.
Even more alarming, a mere 0.5% are delivered on time, on budget, and with the promised benefits.
But Flyvbjerg and Gardner aren’t just critical voices. They offer clear, research-backed strategies for doing things differently and more effectively.
Puzzles vs Mysteries
The concept of puzzles vs mysteries can serve as a valuable strategic lens for modern businesses.
Why?
In today’s fast-paced and unpredictable world, business leaders face many diverse problems.
Some come neatly packaged with data and frameworks. Others arrive murky, tangled in uncertainty, and impossible to pin down.
In his widely acclaimed book The Wisdom of Crowds, James Surowiecki offers a compelling lens for viewing these problems, namely the distinction between puzzles and mysteries.
He argues that understanding the difference between a puzzle and a mystery can fundamentally change how we think, plan, and lead.
Successful Choices in a World of Risk
Let’s be honest; we all want to make good choices.
Whether deciding on a career path, launching a new product, or simply figuring out if we should trust the weather app for that weekend hike—we crave clarity.
Yet, we live in a world filled with uncertainty, randomness, and incomplete information. So, how can we consistently make successful choices in a world of risk?
In his brilliant book “The Art of Uncertainty”, David Spiegelhalter offers a refreshing reminder: “Success isn’t about eliminating uncertainty—it’s about learning to live with it better.”
Let’s take a closer look.