While watching archery at the Olympics, I noticed something fascinating about the power of an arrow. Its ability to penetrate a target comes down to four key factors: To increase an arrow’s penetration power, you can: Now, consider how these […]
September 1, 2024
A few weeks ago, I traveled by Eurostar from Brussels to London. Using the underground tunnel to cross the English Channel by train was a fascinating and pleasant experience. Yet, one thing was odd. I had to take the following […]
The marathon is the highlight of any Olympic Games, and the 2024 edition is no exception. I’m always in awe of the resilience, stamina, and willpower of a marathon runner. To me, it’s a miracle that the majority of runners […]
The stock market has recently been in a nosedive. Volatility and risk are back on the table. Here are three ways to mitigate the downside of risk: Which of these five strategies would be most applicable to reduce the risk profile […]
How do you choose a professional service provider, such as an expert, consultant, or coach? A helpful tool is to use Wittgenstein’s Ruler: If you use a ruler to measure something, you also need to trust that the ruler itself is accurate. […]
“Do you expect me to talk?” “No, Mr. Bond, I expect you to die.” This was the dialogue between arch-villain Auric Goldfinger and James Bond in the movie Goldfinger. For context: James Bond was about to be cut in two by […]
Are you working in a success environment where every day you can bring your best? In my work, I have come across five typical warning signs which tell me that you’re running on fumes and all is not well. Retirement […]
Going lame is a term used to describe a high-performing racehorse that suddenly can no longer be at the top of its game. This can be caused by injury, trauma, or the inevitable passing of time. This happens to high-performing executives, […]
If you want to buy a Ferrari Purosangue, you need to wait at least two years. Incidentally, you have to bring a lot of money as well. If you wanted to buy a Trabant, the notoriously awful car produced in […]
Very few leaders and professionals have a deliberate plan for self-promotion. I define self-promotion, or personal marketing, as a specific set of activities that enable ideal clients to find you and recognize the value you create. If you excel in marketing […]
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