It dawned on me recently that the difference between wealthy people and the poor ones amongst us comes down to the mindset. There is a way wealthy people think, poor people don’t think that way. Their mind is just too …
From sci-fi to reality: the real magic about the shoes that lace themselves
It took 28 years of brainstorming and 11 years of R&D (Research and Development), so many false starts, delays and blown deadlines and so many other things. But at last, we have it: a shoe that lace itself. Nike has …
Surround yourself with (great) people
Running a successful company requires a team, not just one person. With only one person responsible for each decision or activity, there’s only so far your business can scale. Consider some of the tasks you could hand over to contractors, …
A coding revolution, not agriculture will save us all
Digital technology is clearly the future, it has crept into every area of our lives. There is a digital tech solution for every single thing we do everyday. I hope you have heard about what they are calling the internet …
The Long game & the short game
The short game pays the bills; it keeps you alive in the short run. The long game secures your future and helps you to leave some legacy. Don’t only focus on the short game. Keep an eye on your long …
It almost always comes down to having the guts
One of the most popular stories of all times is the moving tale of David. A boy who rose beyond his background and worked his way up the ladder of greatness, one step at a time, no shortcuts. His tale …
It is peasants that marry for love. This is why royalty gets married
Peasants, a term I am using to refer to people content with living charming and peaceable lives, (aka boring, normal and uneventful lives) usually gets married simply because some chemical reactions in their body gets interpreted as love. That funny …
Optimising for maximum productivity
I am always trying to optimise my time for maximum productivity. I am obsessed with optimising my time for maximum productivity. I believe that people who consistently get things done have a formula they use to achieve it. They have …
Amazon’s Alexa now has over 3,000 skills
When Amazon took the leap of faith to release a device that had no screen and designed it to be operated entirely through voice commands, they were going a route that was not so popular. It definitely took greater courage …
The creatives will rule forever
The most important skill you need to cultivate is creativity. As technology continues its ruthless march forward, a lot of jobs will be lost to the forthcoming robots. Businesses are mainly setup for profit and they are continuously optimised to …