Tag self development

Illustrasjon av to personer: én henger trygt under en fallskjerm formet som en hjerne, mens den andre går med en paraply under en skyfri himmel. Bildet symboliserer kontrasten mellom å ha et åpent sinn som hjelper deg å lande trygt, og unødvendige bekymringer som tynger deg ned.

Reflections and Sideways Glances

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,…

Raymond Sebergsen
9. October 2025

Problem: Et problem er en vanskelig situasjon eller et hinder som krever en løsning. Det er ofte noe negativt som forårsaker frustrasjon, hindrer fremgang eller truer et ønsket resultat.

Customer Service and Relations, Product and Development

There are no problems, only challenges

Like me, most people claim that problem and challenge are very different in meaning and context. Still, problem remains the most commonly used word in everyday speech, even when it often refers to something that’s really just a minor challenge.

Raymond Sebergsen
11. June 2024