Surviving Auschwitz and Becoming ‘The Happiest Man on Earth’

Surviving Auschwitz and Becoming ‘The Happiest Man on Earth’

‘The Happiest Man on Earth’ by Eddie Jaku is filled with peaks and valleys, moments of stomach-turning uncertainty, and inexplicable brutality. Despite that, the overarching theme is one of inspiration and positivity. To sum up the book’s theme, I would say it shows the incredible power of optimism and what possessing it can overcome. Who…

Think Twice Before Splurging on that Ferrari

Think Twice Before Splurging on that Ferrari

From governments to households, Covid has changed how we spend. Not to trivialize Covid, but lockdowns create boredom. And in many cases, boredom leads to wasteful spending…  I’ve found myself, in moments of boredom during the lockdown, looking for things to buy. ‘Ya, I need this new sweater in two different colors.’ Or, ‘You know,…

Are You Willing to Pay the Price?

Are You Willing to Pay the Price?

Divergent thinking — the ability to generate new, creative ideas in a non-linear manner — is one of the most important skills an entrepreneur can have. According to InformED, “Studies conducted by a Cornell University research team in 2012 found that divergent thinking improves language proficiency and performance.” And that, “Scientists have also found a…

How Entrepreneurs Sabotage Themselves

How Entrepreneurs Sabotage Themselves

We entrepreneurs have a funny way of sabotaging ourselves. Whether it’s our first venture or our third, we can’t seem to save ourselves from our own counterintuitive tendencies (e.g. procrastination, perfectionism). While actions like these seem relatively harmless on the surface, they can have a dramatic impact on our business. Below, I’ll dive into six…