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
Today’s thread of the conversation
"I dont really trust anyone." "I dont care about anyone's problem." "How much do you earn?" Love genuine people. No jokes.
Happy people
Happy people are the ones who despite having-gone-through-hell-times practice gratitude over anything. The key is to turn any negative experience and find a reason to be grateful for. Thankfully, I can think of people in my life that state "life is beautiful", even when all odds are against it. So what do happy people have … Continue reading Happy people
Future Us: Less interactive machines?
In this interview Andrey Kurpatov - Russian psychotherapist- argues that the humankind has reached its end because of the digitization of the social activities. Constant screen consumption hinders us to be more focused, imaginative, etc. which results in (ADHD: Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder). Marvin Minsky (cognitive scientist with large contribution in AI) in his interview … Continue reading Future Us: Less interactive machines?
Think.Initiate.Create
"If you haven't heard someone doing something it doesnt mean it can't be done." Following the masses or not questioning the logic behind is common for many. And so, if you choose to be half-pregnant don't expect to be treated differently. If not - prepare to be fully on. 24/7. Think. Initiate. Create.
The power of “Tatort”
Tatort is German TV series on crime and investigation coming out once a week on Sundays at 20.15. Many cafés offer live streaming on a big screen ("Leinwand"). I must say I watched it only once at one of those cozy cafés with not too many people having some beer and enjoying that home-not-home movie … Continue reading The power of “Tatort”
Stay excited
Things get out of control when the brain is obsessed with certain plan. Flexibility is thentough. You feel like you have built that "perfect" pathway and BAM - things go beyond your expectation & understanding. Despair & questions pop out almost immediately. If you feel like it - here is good news. Planning is good. … Continue reading Stay excited
Your guts don’t lie
Learn to follow your gut feeling. To know that whatever emotion you experience -there is a reason for it. There is a reason you don't want to deal with particular person (althought you should), there is a reason you don't feel doing what you are (although you are supposed to). You and only you know … Continue reading Your guts don’t lie
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?
You miss out
The moment you stop willing to learn The moment you stop willing to listen The moment you say "no" to the unknown The moment you overly in the past or in the future The moment you stop discovering The moment you choose to be sane
