Thought 1 Competitive markets are steering the progress. In it there is a loop of growing demand for "comfort" and endless supply of it. You need a special holder for your smatrphone? Or maybe you need a knife that cuts vegetables in stripes? Everything to keep the economy going and cover the costs of growing … Continue reading 3 thoughts dusted in draft
Stories from Berlin Boxi
"I would be bothered almost everyday by a big white guy who is one of those against "Ausländer" in Berlin, you know? He would come and insult me and other fellow owners of small neighbouring cafés and restaurants. He was twice as big and much stronger and I knew I had to beat him somehow … Continue reading Stories from Berlin Boxi
All or nothing?
Let's ramble... I had this thought for a while. What would be the "right" approach: you go after things in life based on "all or nothing" vision or is it too radical since we know nothing is black and white? Me thinking: it has to be that? Decisions can't be halfway. It has to be … Continue reading All or nothing?
Long time, no see
Long time, no see? Well, lately human contact is so limited (the one face to face, in real, you know?) - I have less chances of deeper exchange on views, lifestyles or observations. Many things happen during these times - mainly in my head There are times I doubt my own journey - "is it … Continue reading Long time, no see
Zehn vor zwei
There are two situations that are terrifying when you are not very fluent in a language: 1. When asked "what time is it?" and 2. Speaking on the phone in that language I was asked just a few minutes ago what time it was in the middle of the park. In my usual rush, I … Continue reading Zehn vor zwei
Being fake or diplomatic?
Is there a difference between being fake or diplomatic? Let's begin with being diplomatic: To me it is a strategic communication with clearly unclear messages. You are able to assess your counterpart and yourself, build up a common ground based on advantages or disadvantages one or another part disposes and finally have a trade. It … Continue reading Being fake or diplomatic?
What if you know you’re dreaming?
Currently reading the book by Eckhart Tolle "A new Earth". The author talks a lot about being, identity and ego. Maybe influenced by this it made me think of something while I was queuing to drop off the baggage and saw airline workers checking the papers of each passenger to ensure their identity. The paper … Continue reading What if you know you’re dreaming?
It’s still there.
It's 5ish p.m. Somewhere in Gerês. 35 °C. My third lake loation. My over 10th dive in of the day. The water is unapologetically hiting against the skin as if implying "isn't it enough"? I finally dive in fully. The sun has never been so gentle yet so present to me. I close my eyes … Continue reading It’s still there.
Train your attitude towards work
Today I remembered one episode I had almost 3 years ago. I bumped into a facebook ad announcing that in 3 days starts Berlin startup event and they look for volunteers to help them in organisation&co. I signed up, of course. (Last-minute decisions, welcome into my world.) Next day they instructed us on how to … Continue reading Train your attitude towards work
Feedback, guidance, etc.
Something that made me think the other day was how we use the language to deliver the message. Especially when it is more of a feedback type. There is a whole bunch of literature on how to give proper feedback ( of which I've read none so far). So all I can say is common … Continue reading Feedback, guidance, etc.
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