..which literally means "Black Peter". It often refers to losing because of bad luck or pushing unresolved problems on someone else (depending on the context). The origins come from a card game: you pull "Schwarzer Peter" = you lose the game. On that note, what I am trying to say: Losing isn't bad unless you … Continue reading The power of “Schwarzer Peter”
Question – Answer
Q: What do you want? A: I want... Q: Why do you want it? A: I need to feel ... Q: How do you plan to achieve it? A: I plan to ...
Negative into realistic
I got robbed over the weekend and here how my trained mind worked this time: What can I do right now to solve my current situation?My favorite purse & apartment keys were still with me. Yay!I should invest in purchasing a fanny to avoid similar cases in future.Will I get my payback card restored?
August in Baku dachas
It feels like figs today, more specifically, the making of fig preserves. Back in Baku 'dachas' (summer houses) August is the long awaited month to finally go &devour those natural candies & refill your winter collection of preserves. The process of goes like this:1. All family wakes up with the sunrise & goes on a … Continue reading August in Baku dachas
Who am I?
I like old good values I like businesses with purpose that drive change I like connecting dots and building a bigger picture I like no noise. The past 12 years of international experience have shaped my thinking & understanding of happiness &life as such. These are the top three to make to my list. I … Continue reading Who am I?
Think.Plan.Execute
Apart from constant change I often refer here to, one thing should be clear. Any success is unique and can't be replicated. To lose weight- the diet has to be adjusted to your lifestyle & your health, to find a job you enjoy - you gotta be knowing who you are and what you are … Continue reading Think.Plan.Execute
Understand, not forbid
"Mitreden, nachdenken und Verhalten ändern, statt Verbote." ("Have a say, think, change behavior instead of forbidding").
Look around you
"If you are in the position of power, look around you? Who is at the table? If all look just like you, then that´s an issue." Love it.
Bias is traceable
Staying objective is the highest level of wisdom to find the balance with yourself. You know that there is no such a thing as a universal truth. You find it within and follow it because it feels right to you. Of course, others will have opinions on it. But any bias is well traceable. If … Continue reading Bias is traceable
But first feelings?
I was having a discussion on some deep philosophical moments on life and universe inspired by my uncle´s book on ancient Greek philosophy ( available only in Azeri though). It is often mentioned that in pre-philosophical era (around VII-VI BC ) the understanding of surroundings was pushed towards logical perception. Now, imagine, back then people … Continue reading But first feelings?
