It might come out as a surprise, but I have always been a fan of a metal music. I know; doesn’t really get along with a suit & tie personality you see in the feed, but the trust me when I say that I can play half of great metal songs with my eyes closed. Among my favorite albums of all time is Metallica’s Black Album, a milestone not only in rock but in music history as a whole. A perfect blend between melodic & heavy music.

Paul Miller, a senior editor at The Verge, famously spent a full year without internet. Throughout this unusual journey, Miller published reflections that resonated with me quite strongly, since he managed to capture human experiences in raw, honest ways.

In one of these reflections, Miller describes visiting a friend who had recently become a father. His friend said something unexpected, yet so impactful….

When people ask me to name a CEO I genuinely admire, my answer is immediate: Satya Nadella. Microsoft’s boss doesn’t necessarily seek the spotlight (naughty, naughty Elon), but he certainly deserves it. Nadella is a rock-star CEO, arguably the best in business today, yet he leads with remarkable humility.

When you first hear the term "going concern" in the business world, it usually means that there's nothing to worry about regarding a company's future. Ironically, the phrase often triggers the opposite reaction, making people uneasy about a company's stability. But what does "going concern" actually mean?

In Japanese culture, identity has historically been fluid and contextual. Japanese poets and artists traditionally adopted new names when marking significant life transitions or entering different phases of their creative careers. It is linked to a cultural appreciation for adaptability, acknowledging that individuals embody different roles and characteristics depending on the "rooms" they choose to occupy.

"Performance equals Ability multiplied by Authority multiplied by Motivation."

The simplicity struck me. This formula captured something profound about performance—that it isn't just skill, not just empowerment, nor purely motivation, but rather the synergy of all three. Miss any single element, and the whole equation collapses.

Earlier today, I endured a grueling earnings call with the board, leaving me frustrated and contemplative. Sensing my mood, my friend shares a story from his past, where he went through a similar experience, due to a decision that he made without requesting a formal approval from his superiors.

Imagine spilling coffee on your shirt before an important meeting. You’re frustrated, anxious—furious even. You tell yourself it's going to ruin your day, your confidence, your image. Your irritation mounts. You snap at your spouse, get annoyed with the traffic, lose your temper with a colleague. Suddenly, what was originally just a coffee stain is now a chain reaction of negativity.

You've made a problem out of a problem.

We think we’re making progress when we think about something. We mistake brainstorming for action. We confuse research with execution. We convince ourselves that mapping out a plan is the same as taking the first step.

I am not deep into the rabbit hole of social media, but even I can’t help but notice the reassuring trend happening across media platforms, app developers, and even some news outlets. All of them are promoting the power of streaks…

The point is, ladies and gentlemen, that distraction, for lack of a better word, is good.

If you enjoyed that and would love to read more in-depth reviews, allow me to start with 12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos by the psychologist, professor, and YouTube personality, Jordan B. Peterson.

It all begins with an idea.

o)k, ok let me explain... Listen, Jack knows a lot about creativity, which is an essential part of any business operations. Do you get yourself comfy? Let's carry on the.

As a follow up to my post about New Year resolutions for reading, here is my honest & very short review of the 46 books I have read in 2021:

I have a golden rule when it comes to books: I need to take at least one lesson out of it before getting to the final pages. It could be a science fiction book or self-help book, or memoir. There has to be a lesson inside.

How do you start telling a story? This question is asked around for thousands of years, yet one would argue that in modern times it is more important than ever.