Thought #1 In the world of personalisation and democratisation of products and services the world has completely been reshaped, say, compared to 90s. What is smart? There is no universal smartness -never has and never will be. Today you need to dream, plan and execute in order to find the niche you can be smart … Continue reading 5 late night thoughts series
Category: Knowledge
Happiness & success
Happiness is... 1. Being loved and accepted 2. Setting and achieving goals 3. Helping others Success comes when you 1. Know your market 2. Know your competences 3. Focus on giving
My takeaways for a better writing
I just finished reading an article about George Orwell's 6 rules for good writing by Steven Gambardella. Here are my takeaways: Never use metaphors that are mainstream and everywhere in the media. Challenge yourself and most importantly the reader to focus and understand your point. Stay short, no need for long sentences. Never use passive … Continue reading My takeaways for a better writing
Understand, not forbid
"Mitreden, nachdenken und Verhalten ändern, statt Verbote." ("Have a say, think, change behavior instead of forbidding").
Expectation vs Reality: Education
I was terrible at learning poems by heart. Others kids would not miss a word and read so smoothly from the memory- I would often think why it is I can't do the same? They would, of course, get the best marks... "Even in the middle of the night, if I ( the teacher) wake … Continue reading Expectation vs Reality: Education
Opportunity cost
From a conversation with a 3 y.o. She has 2 options to choose from. Her: It’s mine! - pointing at the ball and taking it. Me: This is mine! - proudly taking the wheel stick. Her: No! It’s mine! - demanding it back. Me: Give me the ball and you get the wheel stick in … Continue reading Opportunity cost
Ability before motivation?
In product management it is advised to bring ability before motivation to increase the usability of the product. It again made me aware of my recent mind-blowing experience with the documentary "One big rock". In it I personally became deeply aware of the situation with plastic and how serious the topic is. The statements, such … Continue reading Ability before motivation?
Is feedback subjective?
It is a bad one if it's subjective. "If I were you, I would..." kind of approach is quite strange. The reason you give it, because you believe your feedback will firstly help you to deal with further processes. The message to the receiver could contain how he or she would benefit from this feedback … Continue reading Is feedback subjective?
“The fear of complexity”
Saying nothing when it is too difficult to explain. The topic is too complex. Or the people. The result? No plurality of views, no possibility for exchange, no acquired knowledge for both of the parties. Inspired by Elif Shafak.
Where are the opportunities?
We live in times of rushing from A to B, multi-tasking and action!action!action. Yet, the excessive daily information is the part of the marathon. On demand or subconsciously - we are constantly exposed to it. For those especially who want to be up-to-date, be it with educational content or entertainment, the time is scarce. Hence, … Continue reading Where are the opportunities?
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