When Ego Stands in the Way of Results
The ego can be both a driving force and a roadblock. It helps us stand tall – but can also make us stand in our own way, and in the way of the results we’re trying to create.
Category Reflections and Sideways Glances
Thoughts, life lessons, and observations from work life – and everything around it. Here you’ll find pieces that don’t necessarily fit in a box, but touch on life, learning, mistakes, philosophy, and all the things that happen between the lines. Human moments and mental detours, self-irony and perspectives that might resonate with you – or challenge you, just a little.
A Parachute Only Works When It’s Open
We were sitting there, discussing how we see the world — the importance of observing, of never stopping to learn. In the middle of the conversation, a friend suddenly said: “Remember, a parachute only works when it’s open.” It hit me right in the gut. Because hidden in that simple metaphor lies an entire philosophy about how we live, learn,…
Tourism Trends – and Why Drama Fits the Moment
Travelers seek authentic, sustainable experiences and peace of mind. I show why Drama in Greece has it all – nature, wine, spas and mud baths, and family-friendly paragliding – and how collaboration and smart concepts can elevate the region.
World Environment Day: When Sustainability Meets Economic Reality
On World Environment Day, we’re reminded to protect the planet—but are we asking the right questions? This article challenges the idea that individual action alone can solve the climate crisis, and exposes how economic systems, environmental destruction, and even war contribute to a bigger picture we rarely discuss. It's time to rethink what true sustainability really means.
We Blame the Climate – But We’re the Ones Creating the Disasters
Natural disasters are on the rise – and we keep blaming climate change. But what if the real problem is how we build? This article explores how draining wetlands, deforestation, and profit-driven development make nature more fragile – and why sustainability won’t succeed until it’s profitable to protect the planet.
What Can We Learn from Warren Buffett?
Warren Buffett is known not just for his investments, but for the values he lives by. In this piece, I reflect on why those values resonated deeply with me – and what the rest of us can learn, even without billions in the bank.
Psychological Decision-Making Traps in Stock Trading – Why Your Brain Is Sabotaging Your Portfolio
We like to believe we make rational decisions – but the truth is, our brain often works against us. Overconfidence, fear of loss, decision paralysis, and attachment to our own ideas are classic traps investors fall into. Here's where you can learn more about them.
Business development is like hiking: Small steps beat big sprints
What do mountain hikes have to do with business development? More than you think. When you move too fast, you have to spend time recovering. That’s true in nature, and it’s true in business. This article explores why steady progress, small improvements, and good habits beat big leaps — whether you're building products, strategy, or a blog.
How to lose weight? Two words: No shortcut.
Looking for a quick way to lose weight? Hate to break it to you – there’s no shortcut. Only two things work: activity and a healthy diet. Honest, simple, and brutally demanding. Here’s a real perspective with no sales tricks.
