This article is divided in two parts: 1) Realise the shocking truth that a good chunk of our economy today revolves around selling delusions and why virtually everyone around you is looking for silver bullets that do not exist in business and personal life. You’ll see how you have underestimated the magnitude and depth of this problem as we explore it across different industries 2) How to free yourself from the illusion of magic formulas and shortcuts, set your life on a long-term course and stay motivated through the challenges
Did you know that you – RIGHT YOU – are in the 1%
If you’re reading this, you’re probably in the 1% club on planet earth. Congratulations. But you may have no idea at all and even think that your life is lacking.
The paradox of growth: when the best advice produces worst results
All advice is ultimately wrong. But potentially right. Let’s explore 7 paradoxes from business, to dating or writing and why the best advice may lead you to the worst possible outcome and vice-versa
How to become a badass learner
9 key ideas to get tangible results from anything you decide learn and acquiring new skills faster than you thought possible
How to save more money in two easy steps
How to save more money? You think it’s a problem of discipline, when it’s only a problem of strategy. Most people constantly miss their saving goals just because they never implement two extremely simple tools that anybody can create at home. In this article we’re going to show you two steps to save more money, without stressing yourself.
Your failure is a lesson in love
Your failure isn’t about trials and errors. It isn’t just ‘feedback’ like motivational gurus have told you. It isn’t about becoming a better businessman, or a stronger individual. it’s not even about succeeding later, the way you wish. When life gets you down on your knees is to teach you a much deeper lesson. The ultimate lesson.. in love.
Why ‘leadership’ is complete crap
Leadership: an empty word turned into a 45-billion dollar industry worldwide that adds almost zero value. Leadership development: as delusional as trying to turn drug dealers into saints by enrolling them into an ethics class. Let’s discover how it’s secretly a distraction orchestrated by the collective ego, to avoid the real inner work…
When denial kills your business (not the market)
Why do businesses struggle and go bust? Their biggest threat is not market, bad strategy or disruptive technologies. It’s denial: here’s the 5-stages of business failure and how to do a turnaround (and why it’s all about people!)
Why I stopped watching TED Talks
TED Talks: Ideas worth spreading or egos spreading? In ten years, even your grandma will be a TEDx speaker. Here’s why I’ve stopped watching TED and what ‘personal branding’ is doing to us all.
Success is hollow: 6 alternatives for your life
Success is hollow. You are chasing an illusion and this article will prove it to you. Let’s explore methodically why success – per se – inevitably leads to emptiness and misery and 6 alternative paths to attain true fulfilment in life