In what ways were they better? We are a very advanced society, having built on knowledge of previous generations and having kept records and learnings. There are, however some ancient inventions or methods that are better than what we do today. Brewing Beer, and curing hangovers. Perhaps the movie ‘Hangover’…

When innovation becomes deadly… Scientists work to find solutions to problems that humanity faces, and the world would be a vastly different and much tougher place to live, if it wasn’t for their curiosity. …

Let me know if you agree. This is a public service announcement article. Step 1 Empty slogans and theatre ‘Attitude determines your altitude.’ That empty platitude on attitude and many others are fertile ground for self-help gurus, motivational speakers, the captains of industry, who all have the answers to what is holding us back. We like…

Do you agree? — The Quest for Happiness Happiness is what we are all chasing, is it not? We all strive and work for happiness, but the richest societies have the highest rates of suicide. Children who have way more than previous generations seem to be the unhappiest generation. Happiness is relative? Could it be that our feeling of happiness is…

Love yourself and your habits — Resolutions suck With each new year come those resolutions that we never seem to stick to, well I may speak for myself here, but I don’t make resolutions anymore because life just happens, and then those good intentions fly out the window. Accept we all have habits, they are a blessing and a curse. A better way to achieve anything is through habit forming…

Two candidates same qualifications who to hire? Henry Ford, the founder of the Ford motor company, changed the world through his entrepreneurial spirit and was a man whose legacy, namely Ford Motor Company, lives on. Investopedia ranks Ford as the 5th largest motor company in the world. Entrepreneurs have visions…

Some steps that may help Conflict: Why do we have conflict? At a very confrontational corporation I worked for, there was a saying that many of the top management used to use when a potentially confrontational meeting was about to occur. In that corporation, every meeting was a confrontational meeting because people had a history there. …

Stress is contagious Stress! I am declaring war on stress! He hits his thigh with a bicycle pump while lifting his leg to place his foot on the desk next to him. …

These common traits can be a signal Why is it that some people can enter a room, and here I am referring more particularly to a boardroom, and suck up all the oxygen? Some people just command respect. They are natural leaders. Of course, anyone can learn leadership skills, and…