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.

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How to Care Less – and Why You Should

In a world full of demands and expectations, learning to care a little less might be the healthiest gift you can give yourself. Not in the “I don’t care” kind of way – but in the “I know what truly matters” sense. This piece is about exactly that – and why the ability to let go might just be the most important skill we can practice.

To personer i dress håndhilser i et lyst kontormiljø. I bakgrunnen vises en stor skjerm som viser nettsiden “Open Mind” med teksten “Everything is negotiable” og et portrett av nettstedets eier.

Everything is negotiable

Life is one continuous negotiation, whether we're aware of it or not. Negotiation isn’t about winning – it’s about finding a solution that brings value. Whether you work in sales, handle customer service, manage a project, or are simply deciding what’s for dinner – remember, everything can be negotiated.