Could it be that we have seen the peak in global oil demand back in 2019? I wouldn’t know. Due to COVID-19, experts are predicting that the oil demand peak might happen earlier than previously thought. BP says it could…
I recently came across a poll conducted by Corporate Rebels. They asked what are you looking for most in your (new) dream job? About 300 folks answered: 10.8% (Higher Salary & Status)16.9% (Collaboration & Social interaction)44.3% (Freedom, Trust & Flexibility)28.0%…
Recently we celebrated Earth Hour, the International Day of Forests and Singapore’s Green Plan 2030. One of Singapore’s key targets is to plant 1 million more trees in Singapore. Globally, each week, nearly 475,000 acres of forest are senselessly cleared,…
Earning the money we need to live is presumably the main reason we work at all. But does money motivate us to continuously perform our best work? Let’s take a peek at what science and research have to say about…
Do you remember the last idea that you took from a book? Back in 2019, I set myself the goal to read a book per week and then read 52 books. For 2020 I told myself that quality trumps quantity and…
What is important for your important decisions Life is all about decisions – those thousands of decisions that we take every single day. And luck – lots of luck in a world of randomness and serendipity. A life-skill I have…
Me pondering about where I am and what I have achieved: I don’t reach optimum contribution levels because I believe everything is important. Sounds familiar? In truth, only a few things are essential. To practice the skill of identifying those…
Hmm, recent survey findings suggest that Work from Home works. Made me think, are we all just putting up a brave face & say it works for us in those surveys? Are we just trying to make the best of…
I hope you have time for this. It is a long read (hopefully timely for you). 1. Do you appreciate time enough? People like talking about how busy they are as if it is a sign of success. Perhaps it is for some, but for most…
We can’t change what has happened, nor can we wish the virus away. Let me ask you one question: Do you know more about what’s going to happen in the next 12 months today than you did back in January?…